Lot 1746
1854-S. NGC graded AU-58. Mostly untoned and well struck. The first year of issue of Eagles from the San Francisco Mint and always popular with collectors due to this status. The 1854-S, according to population statistics, should be a readily available coin in EF/AU but for some reason finding a nice example can be frustrating and difficult when one is needed. This is not to say that AU examples are not available, it just might take longer than one thinks. In grades like AU58, the 1854-S is quite tough, we might even say seriously undervalued. The present example is one of the finer examples this cataloger has seen in quite some time. First off, the coin has eye appeal that is almost never seen on this issue. The strike is strong, the surfaces and luster are intact, original frost still exists and the fields are quite alluring. The surfaces are only minimally abraded and have only a few random light hairlines. Pop 65; 6 finer, 3 in 60, 2 in 61, 1 in 62 (PCGS # 8615) .
Estimated Value $5,000 - 5,500.
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