Lot 1237
1841-D $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded AU-58. This is one of the finest certified examples of this date known. Similar to coin offered in the recent Harry Bass Jr sale (part II) but this is a different specimen. Flashy yellow gold in color with minor surface ticks from brief handling. The strike is full and complete, which is probably unusual as this issue is normally weak and well worn in grade. Further, this is an extreme condition rarity, only 4,164 were struck, and few are seen above VF grades. NGC has graded this coin and a single coin higher above AU-55. PCGS has graded none in AU-58, but 2 higher. Therefore, this is likely in the top half dozen known for the date! Fully struck stars, curls and claws, everything is sharp.
We note a faint die crack from near the third star through Liberty's nose into her cheek, and on the reverse through the tops of OF to the wing and further. An important coin and worthy of a strong bid.
Estimated Value $8,000 - 9,000.
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