1846 $2.50 MS(PCGS#7740)

Spring 2026 Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

3115

Grade

MS61

Price

5,040

Lot Description

A find for the astute gold specialist, this impressive 1846 quarter eagle offers overall sharp strike detail. Vivid yellow-gold color is accented by pinkish iridescence that flashes into view as the coin rotates under direct lighting. Strong frosty luster and superior eye appeal at this grade level.<p>Quarter eagle production at the Philadelphia Mint amounted to just 21,598 coins in 1846, down significantly from the 91,051 examples struck the previous year. This issue is scarce to rare in circulated grades, and the leading certification services report only a handful of grading events for Uncirculated examples. As one of the few Mint State 1846 quarter eagles that we can recall handling, this represents an important bidding opportunity.