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Sale 81
The Pre-Long Beach Sale
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Lot 1239 |
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1849. Open wreath. PCGS graded MS-65+. A nice untoned coin. This is a dazzling gold specimen burning-bright mint bloom, decently struck and preserved almost without a flaw. Normal detail on all devices is typical for this issue; however, with present specimen we see a wonderful exception in the broad regions of crisp strike found on the outermost design. Only small areas at the centers such as the date show any indication of weakness in the form of slight granularity on 184. A remarkable coin.
This is the second design modification of the Liberty Head gold dollars that were introduced in 1849 and feature a Open Wreath on the reverse. The Open Wreath gold dollars are generally more difficult to find than the Close Wreath variety. Examples are often seen partially prooflike. Pop 1; 14 finer, 12 in 66, 1 in 67, 1 in 69. (PCGS # 7502) .
Estimated Value $4,800 - 5,000.
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Lot 1240 |
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1850-C. PCGS graded EF-45. Lightly toned on both sides. Only 6,966 struck. Attractive smooth surface on both sides, reddish gold in color, with mint luster adhering. Sharp legends, date and mintmark; the rims choice as they are free from marks. This smallest denomination United States gold coin was first minted in 1849. This design featured a Liberty head on the obverse while the reverse carried the denomination within a wreath. The concept of a gold dollar coin dates to 1836 when Patterns were issued. Engraver James Barton Longacre prepared the designs and made minor alterations throughout the first year. This example is from the second year and was struck at the Southern Mint of Charlotte, North Carolina, which made gold coins exclusively, no silver, from 1838 until 1861. Pop 10; 56 finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 7510) .
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,100.
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Lot 1241 |
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1851. NGC graded MS-66. A needle sharp strike exhibiting brilliant greenish-golden luster. A fresh and original gold-surfaced coin whose high-end grade complements the equally fresh mint bloom. A blunt impression is sometimes left by the recoil of the dies that struck Gold Dollar coinage, although coins made at Philadelphia tend to be outstanding (as here); for the record, we can proclaim that this specimen, unlike the others, is virtually superb, as it almost edges into the MS67 category, and is suitably outstanding in detail, eye appeal, and sharpness. Pop 19; 9 finer (PCGS # 7513) .
Estimated Value $4,500 - 5,000.
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Lot 1242 |
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1853-D. PCGS graded MS-61. Mostly untoned. Only 6,583 struck. It would seem that a single die pair was used to strike the D-mint Gold Dollars from this year. Mint-caused flaws such as planchet voids and cracks often plague survivors of this issue, and many show post-production problems like rough handling and scratches. The present offering has several marks in the field and a few on Liberty's hair and coronet, but they are in line with the modest assigned grade, MS61.
It does, however, come with the sort of strike not often associated with any gold dollar from the Dahlonega Mint. The strands of hair show much individual definition with only minor rounding below the line of the coronet, while the stars have full radial lines and the wreath shows virtually complete detail. Rim denticles are almost nonexistent. Was this due to die wear, or perhaps insufficient metal flowing into this region, since the stars and legends seem to indicate a substantial bold strike was obtained. Regardless, the coin exhibits an appealing golden patina on both sides. Safely within the lower bounds of the Condition Census for the issue, and desirable for both its remarkable Mint as a gold dollar and as a reminder of Southern gold coinage. Pop 4; 11 finer, 4 in 62, 4 in 63, 3 in 65. (PCGS # 7523) .
Estimated Value $8,000 - 8,500.
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