The 1838 is a slightly scarcer date in the popular run of Classic Head quarter eagles from this mint. It has a distinct appearance with unusually broad rims and a coloration which tends to be different than other dates of this design.

This is a nice slider example with deep, even green-gold color serving as an indication of originality.

The last two NGC AU58′s to sell at auction brought $2,350 (in January 2015) and $2,585 (in January 2013).

An affordable and premium quality example.