Lot 1239
1849. Open wreath. PCGS graded MS-65+. A nice untoned coin. This is a dazzling gold specimen burning-bright mint bloom, decently struck and preserved almost without a flaw. Normal detail on all devices is typical for this issue; however, with present specimen we see a wonderful exception in the broad regions of crisp strike found on the outermost design. Only small areas at the centers such as the date show any indication of weakness in the form of slight granularity on 184. A remarkable coin.
This is the second design modification of the Liberty Head gold dollars that were introduced in 1849 and feature a Open Wreath on the reverse. The Open Wreath gold dollars are generally more difficult to find than the Close Wreath variety. Examples are often seen partially prooflike. Pop 1; 14 finer, 12 in 66, 1 in 67, 1 in 69. (PCGS # 7502) .
Estimated Value $4,800 - 5,000.
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