1854-D $5 Large D MS (PCGS#8258)
The November 2011 Baltimore Auction
- 拍卖行
- Stack's Bowers
- 批号
- 9511
- 等级
- MS62
- 价格
- 54,714
- 详细说明
- 1854-D Liberty Half Eagle. MS-62 (NGC). The variety with a bold mintmark on the reverse, and the 54 in the date nearly touching on the obverse. Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly of Choice quality. Bright orange golden fields and design elements are awash in an ample measure of icy mint frost. Well struck and exhibiting surface quality that is significantly nicer than the norm. In fact, there is not a single mark or imperfection that warrants special mention. A very rare issue in this condition, and about as nice as one could reasonably hope to acquire since it is likely that no more than perhaps 10 pieces surpass the quality of the presently offered example.<br /> <br /> <strong>Numismatic Reflections by Q. David Bowers</strong><br /> Collecting Charlotte and Dahlonega Mint gold coins has been a favorite specialty of many numismatists, particularly those living in the South. Today, the small town of Dahlonega, Georgia appreciates its numismatic heritage, and the Gold Rush Gallery located there welcomes visitors. The old Mint building burned long ago. As to Charlotte, North Carolina the Mint still exists--moved to a city park, where it now is home to a well known art museum. Both mints opened for business in 1838, as did the one in New Orleans--the first branch mints in U.S. history.<br /> <br /> Half eagles are the largest denomination available from each of these mints. Happily, although many dates range from scarce to quite rare, none are “impossible.” Grade can be something else entirely. Many issues are available easily enough at lower levels, but in Mint State, as here, can be very difficult to acquire.
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