Lot 1454
1841-D $5 Liberty. Small D. NGC graded MS-63. In NGC holder 260341-011. A needle sharp strike and ablaze with golden mint luster. A total of 29, 392 were minted. No doubt about it, the 1841-D is one of the those elusive early D-mint fives typically seen in circulated grades, but rarely offered above About Uncirculated. Only a few Mint States are traced, possibly as few as two dozen, mainly in baggy lower Mint State grades.
The coin offered is a solid '63' coin that exhibits rich luster in the form of prooflike surface, the fields being shimmering and nicely reflective. For their part, the boldly struck devices provide more of a satiny texture, and again fully lustrous. We note some stray hairlines in the field and a small scuff that disturbs the mirror finish by Liberty's nose. However, both sides are exemplars of careful preservation, given the early date on this piece and the fact it had to suffer through the ravages of the Civil War (hopefully well protected). Not in the league of the James Stack MS 65 by PCGS, perhaps, but still exceedingly attractive quality for the presently offered 1841-D. In an old style NGC holder. Pop 4; 3 finer with 1 in 64, 2 in 65 (PCGS # 8204) .
Estimated Value $25,000 - 27,000.
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