Lot 1621
1909-O. NGC graded MS-60. Lightly toned and frosty. Popular key date which is seldom offered in any-- let alone high grade. The vast majority of those known are in lower circulated grades, Mint State pieces apparently survived by happenstance, and no large groups have been found. Hence, collectors seeking a mint state example need look no further than the present coin. Most of the others fall well short of the quality in strike and eye appeal offered here. Notably the "O" Mintmark is bold and sharp, unlike those scarely seen on even gently circulated examples of this prized and rare issue. This is the final New Orleans gold coin struck by date and mint. Only 34,200 struck (PCGS # 8515) Estimate Value $25,000 - UP
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