Lot 1246
1846-D $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded AU-58. This is one of the scarce "double D" Mintmark examples discovered by Harry Bass some years ago. The Mintmark was cut into the die far to the left, then moved way to the right where it was firmly punched in place. Sharply struck from dies that exhibit clash marks and a light die crack through the reverse legends. We note a curious mark on the rim between stars four and five, which appears to be part of a large 8.
As a variety, this is a very rare coin and one of the top grades found, and almost certainly well up in the Condition Census for the variety. Tied with the finest offered in the recent Bass Sale, and a worthy coin for the specialist.
Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000.
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