Lot 1303
Toned Gem 66 1859-O. PCGS graded MS-66. A stunning gem coin that boasts russet gold toning throughout coupled with hints of green and rose hues. Beneath this protective color, the fields are alive with luster. These attributes, while certainly a delight to the specialist, don't fully bring to account why this coin is so special; it is the pristine condition, the undiminished devices, fields and rims, that combine to separate this particular coin from so many others. New Orleans popped off 2,834,000 of these back in 1859, virtually all spent in the fury before the Civil War began. A few were saved that retained their original mint freshness. Now, nearly a century and a half since it was struck, PCGS has only graded 3 coins this high, none better. NGC hasn't graded any better than Mint State 65. Obviously this coin is in top running for the Finest Known of the date. Every star and letter is brought up fully by the dies; central details also are sharp and complete. An opportunity to put away one of the very finest of this entire issue.
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