Lot 1835
No Date (1853). BG-501, R-5+. Octagonal Liberty Gold Dollar. . BG-501. PCGS graded MS-63. One of the finest graded of this important Frontier & Deviercy issue that has the Kellogg-Humbert style eagle reverse. Although no date is present on the coin, research shows that it was coined in 1853. Further, PCGS has graded a total of 34 of this variety, with only 5 this high, with none graded higher, making this tied for the finest seen by that service! We note it is identifiable by a small semi circle of tiny planchet flaws on Liberty's cheek, and a minute copper spot in the field before her mouth. Sharply struck for this is a later die state with a faint crack through the right end of the ribbon, and this is not reported in the Breen Gillio reference. Certainly an opportunity for the advanced specialist of California Fractional Gold.
Estimated Value $4,000-UP.
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