Lot 680
1856-O $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded AU-55. Nearly identical to the example of this date offered in the October 1999 Harry Bass Jr. sale by Bowers and Merena, this AU-55 example is well struck, even on the left leg of the eagle, which is notoriously weak on this issue. The O mintmark is huge, in fact much of the upper portion is hidden behind the arrow feathers. Although 21,000 were minted, this coin is extremely scarce in grades above Extremely Fine. Only 7 coins have been graded in Mint State by NGC, all MS 62 or lower, keeping this coin well up at the top of the known specimens. Minor handling marks in the fields, but clean overall and without the usual detriments that often mar gold pieces of the period.
Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,200.
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| Realized $2,358 |
