Lot 2180
1854. Large Date. NGC graded MS-61. A lovely coin. A popular Red Book variety. Only 150 examples are estimated to have survived. Numismatists remain uncertain when the Large Date variety of the 1854 twenty was reported. It is listed in Breen's Encyclopedia (1988). The date is from a logotype used for silver dollars by all accounts. Place a regular 1854 next to the large date variety and the difference is readily seen.
The surfaces of this handsome example are clean (meaning free of marks and injury) and show remarkably thick, beautiful frosted mint luster. What a treat for the connoisseur of Type 1 Double Eagles when so many Mint States come heavily abraded! Even reddish-gold color is seen throughout the obverse and reverse, while details show that this rare coin was sharply made and perfectly defined throughout. Pop 4; 3 finer, 2 in 62, 1 in 64 (PCGS # 98911) .
Estimated Value $20,000 - 25,000.
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| Realized $35,650 |
