Lot 3655
1858-D $1 Gold Indian. PCGS graded MS-63. Lovely golden toning. Only 3,477 struck. Pop 6; 1 in 64; 2 in 65. An extraordinary MS63 of this scarce date, and one fitting into the Condition Census. Broadly sweeping cartwheel luster glows bright orange on medium frosted to matte-like surfaces; at first glance it takes careful attention to find any marks, since few come to mind. The imprint that was left by the dies is less than successful and lacks a certain clarity on 1858-D gold dollars. This is evident in the blunt feather puffs and washed out look of Liberty's hair, but it is normal for this date. Some of the rim denticles are flat while others are completely struck by the dies. For its part, the wreath tends to be sharp in all areas except for the lower portion around and on the bow. But again, this high point in the design is opposite the high point on the obverse. An attractive specimen for the date specialist (PCGS # 7549) .
Estimated Value $18,000 - 20,000.
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