Lot 2256
1855-S $5 Gold Liberty. NGC graded AU-55. Deep golden coloration with hints of orange. Lustrous with minimally abraded fields. The strike is actually quite strong for this issue and the look of this scarce coin is very appealing. The mintmark is very large and fully struck. While 61,000 half eagles were minted at San Francisco in 1855, this issue is undervalued and few survivors exist this nice. NGC has graded only 2 uncirculated specimens and an AU as solid as the present coin is tough. NGC population of 21 in AU-55 with only 21 finer.
Estimated Value $2,700 - 3,000.
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| Realized $3,105 |
