Lot 3629
1871-S $5 Liberty. NGC graded AU-53. Sharply struck for this date, with full curls on Liberty and well rounded devices. Rare this nice, with most seen in grades below EF or so. This pleasing AU boasts some mint luster in the protected areas and minimal handling marks. NGC has graded 7 this high, with 7 a notch above as AU-55, 9 as AU-58, then just 2 above, both as MS-61 at the top. A rare coin that is seldom offered in high grades.
Estimated Value $1,800 - 2,200.
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| Realized $2,760 |
