Lot 1870
1853-D. PCGS graded MS-61. This coin represents one of the finest known of this rare Dahlonega issue, as the highest thus far certified by either grading service is MS-62. The original mintage of 3,178 pieces has been reduced by time and attrition to fewer than 100 known today, with many of those well circulated and/or damaged and cleaned. The present example shows full mint luster, attractive golden-orange color, and a typical strike for the date. As are always seen on this obverse die, a fine engraver's die line extends from the top of Liberty's head just missing the left point of obverse star 8, and small raised lumps are seen above stars 9 and 10. The surfaces are free of all but minor handling marks when closely examined. This is a superior Mint State representative of this rare date. Pop 7; 2 finer in 62. (PCGS # 7768) .
Estimated Value $17,000 - 18,000.
|
| |
| Unsold |
