Lot 1473
1859-D $5 Liberty. Medium D. PCGS graded MS-61. A well struck example boasting deep sunset golden toning on both sides. We note a scratch from the V in FIVE to the N in UNITED which appears to have been present when minted. Only 10,366 coined. The surfaces are radiant and each side has a nice veneer of warm orange-gold patina that whips and tosses as it alternates between lighter and darker shades. This is a nicely struck example exhibiting fine detail to all the high points, barring only stars 2 & 10, the lovelock curl below Liberty's ear, and, on the reverse, some minor detail softening in the eagle's neck feathers only (other areas very crisply defined). Surfaces are very choice for a coin in this numerical condition. If a search had to be made, perhaps a few light contact marks could be discerned other than that already mentioned. But these are so minor as to be inconsequential. A wonderful example of this rare D-mint half eagle, one of the finest certified. Pop 5; 3 in 62, 3 in 63, 1 in 64 (PCGS # 8282) .
Estimated Value $14,000 - 16,000.
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