Lot 1497
1843-D. Medium D. PCGS graded AU-53. Struck in natural greenish color gold. Only 375 examples are estimated to have survived. The mintmark is centered above the VE in FIVE on this variety, and is slightly smaller in size than its Large D mintmark counterpart. Pop 14; 29 finer (PCGS # 8215) .
In his Encyclopedia, Walter Breen noted that the "large" mintmark variety of this date (now called Medium D) was struck in combination with a rusted obverse die, this being characteristic of all authentic specimens. On the specimen offered here, a group of raised lumps, caused by die rust, is seen between the first two obverse stars. Another raised lump is near the lowest point of the 12th star, and two more lumps are seen at the uppermost right corner of the 3 in the date. Additionally, some small, faint die cracks can be seen among the reverse peripheral legends. The actual mintmark is placed in a central position between the V and E in FIVE.
Estimated Value $2,300 - 2,400.
The William H & Beuelaress K. Helem Collection.
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