Lot 1474
1860-D $5 Liberty. Medium D. PCGS graded MS-62. Boldly struck with all the stars fully defined. A very choice Brilliant Uncirculated example boasting frosty and satiny mint luster, all with delicate golden sunset toning. This lustrous half eagle with the popular (and rare) D mintmark was made at Dahlonega, Georgia, which issued gold coins exclusively from 1838 until 1861. A coin whose highly pleasing luster and almost ostentatious eye appeal gives it an advantage over competing specimens in our opinion. Pay no heed to the minor weakness at the eagle's neck since this is seen on all specimens and has been taken into consideration by the graders of PCGS. A coin that has plenty of material for thought, plus a wealth of American history supporting it; one of the more romantic gold issues since barely six months after is was struck, the drums of war began to beat when the South severed its allegiance to the Northern states. The start of the Civil War meant the beginning of the end for the Dahlonega branch mint. Once it closed in 1861, it would never reopen. A refreshing beautiful specimen for the connoisseur of high quality gold coins. Pop 7; 1 finer in 64 (PCGS # 8286) .
Estimated Value $18,000 - 20,000.
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