Lot 1591
1853-D $5 Liberty. Medium D. NGC graded MS-61. Nice strike. Untoned with some luster evident. The color is light golden with a great deal detail in the main devices; much discussion surrounds the strike of the coins minted in Dahlonega. This has excellent detail with no sign of weakness to Liberty or the eagle, other than a trace of softness in the feathers at the neck and the feathers of the arrow. Those who take only a quick glance at this piece will miss all the subtleties and key areas that define its rarity and status in the hierarchy of rare branch mint gold of the period. Study it with a magnifying glass, and buyers will become suddenly interested in learning more about it, possibly with an eye to submitting a bid. Pop 16; 6 in 62; 4 in 63; 3 in 64. (PCGS # 98255) .
Estimated Value $7,500 - 8,000.
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