Lot 1974
1840-D $5 Liberty. Tall D. PCGS graded AU-53. Light golden toning. The 1840-D half eagle is a significant issue as it is the first Dahlonega five with Christian Gobrecht's modified effigy of Liberty -- a type that would last well into the 20th century long after the Dahlonega mint ceased operations. It is also the first half eagle where the D mintmark was placed on the reverse. This is a choice, lustrous, attractively toned coin that should be closely examined by specialists as it seems to have been conservatively graded and might bump up a few points. Pop 5; 15 finer. (PCGS # 8198) .
Estimated Value $5,500 - 6,000.
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