Lot 1189
Delightful 1856-D PCGS Graded AU 50. PCGS graded AU-50. A choice example of this rarity. Mintage: 874 pieces only. Today, perhaps 30 survive, this certainly in the top half of those. The recent PCGS Population Report states that only 7 have been so graded, with 8 graded higher. Striking characteristics for the date are that the obverse is always a bit weak on the curls below Liberty's ear, and on the reverse the weakness is evident on the eagle's thigh, wing and neck. As to the surfaces, they are simply splendid on this coin, without problems or cleaning lines. A foremost rarity for the specialist, so few were struck and as a date this is seldom offered. One of the great opportunities to purchase this date that is not likely to be repeated anytime soon.
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