Lot 1153
1854, BG-504, Rarity-6. Octagonal Liberty Dollar. . BG-504. PCGS graded AU-58 Premium Quality. One of the most popular designs in the entire California Fractional Gold series, the reverse copies the famous $50 slug by Humbert. Many of these circulated at the time of issue, the need for small change was very great at the time, and the San Frnacisco Mint was still getting started. Few are found today, just 6 have been graded this high with 13 graded higher. Light copper toning in the fields and quite well struck. No distracting handling marks or problems worthy of note. Later die state with the cracks.
Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500.
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| Realized $2,875 |
