Lot 2015
1856-D $5 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-62. Light golden toning. Lustrous orange-gold tone streaks with lively bright radiance on both sides. A touch of weakness is seen at the center reverse mainly affecting the neck feathers and the top of the arrow feather, with a sharp strike present in all other areas. A faint obverse toning streak runs horizontally between the second and third stars. From a mintage for the date of 19,786 pieces, among the lowest Dahlonega half eagle production runs of the era. Typical examples of the date are usually VF or so. The date becomes a notable rarity in EF or finer, with Uncirculated examples offered infrequently at best. The connoisseur will appreciate the present piece and will be present and accounted for at the sale, in person or by another form of bidding (of which there are quite a few in the present era). The beginning collector may wish to take a giant step forward by acquiring a landmark specimen of this piece early in the game. Regardless, the owner will have a specimen with very few peers.
A reverse die crack runs from the rim at 9:00, through the D of UNITED, to a point at the upper right (viewer's left) corner of the shield. From there the crack darts upward diagonally, across the eagle's neck and the field, and from there through the F in OF to the rim above. 19,786 minted. Pop 10; 3 in 63; 3 in 64. (PCGS # 8268) .
Estimated Value $12,000 - 13,000.
Ex Harry Bass II:1085.
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