1855-D $2.50 MS(PCGS#7776)

August 2019 ANA U.S. Coins Auction Rosemont, IL

拍卖行

Stack's Bowers

批号

5283

等级

AU58+

价格

338,808

详细说明

Near-Mint 1855-D Quarter Eagle Significant Condition Rarity 1855-D Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. AU-58+ (NGC). This is an important and attractive example with nearly-Mint surfaces. Just a touch of friction shows on the high points but there are no individual abrasions to be noted. A narrow lamination in the planchet at star 2 is mint-made and serves as a convenient pedigree marker. Medium yellow-gold in color with richer honey accents scattered around the devices. A truly exceptional example, this piece shows Condition Census sharpness and ranks among the finest certified by NGC with just 3 finer through MS-61.The 1855-D is one of the true prizes among Dahlonega Mint quarter eagles. The recorded mintage is a mere 1,123 pieces with perhaps 50 to 60 known in all grades today. Among Dahlonega Mint quarter eagles only the 1856-D has a lower mintage of 874 pieces. It is an extreme condition rarity that is typically seen in VF to EF, and only rarely in AU. The finest example that Harry Bass could locate after years of searching was an AU-55 (PCGS) coin, testifying to the challenging nature of this issue. Doug Winter calls this date, "the rarest coin struck at the Dahlonega Mint." We encourage specialists to take note when this piece hits the auction block, as it may be a very long time before you see another near-Mint survivor. Provenance: From the Maurice Snow Collection. NGC Census: 1; 3 finer through MS-61. PCGS has also certified 3 finer through MS-63. PCGS# 7776. NGC ID: 25J6. Click here for certification details from NGC.