Lot 2504
1851 $20 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-63. Lovely golden toning on both sides. A nice boldly struck coin. In circulated grades, the 1853 is among the more common Type 1 Liberty $20 gold pieces, in line with the other P-mints, 1851 and 1852. On the other hand, in Mint State, the 1853 is rarer. There are about 75 known in the various grades of Uncirculated. (The typical example grades MS60-61, it should be pointed out.) This exceptional coin in MS63 is characterized by bright, extremely satiny smooth and nearly bagmark-free surfaces. The one or two small marks indicated on the cheek below the eye are the only ones found on this side of the coin! The reverse has one nick hidden in the "glory" of sun rays below the O of OF (but this requires magnification to see). Crisply struck and detailed with light, attractive orange-gold to reddish color overall, the coin, with its fresh smooth luster is truly outstanding. In MS63, the 1853 $20 is a legitimately rare coin. Further, it is an issue that is almost never found better. We expect bids will strongly reflect the above, by the quality-conscious date collectors who honor us with their bids. PCGS number 60026344. Pop 12; 2 in 64; none finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 8904) .
Estimated Value $14,000 - 15,000.
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| Realized $17,250 |
