1858-D G$1 MS(PCGS#7549)

1858-D G$1 MS (PCGS#7549)

August 2011 Chicago ANA World's Fair of Money Auction

详细说明: 1858-D Gold Dollar. Winter 10-M, the only known dies. MS-63 (NGC). The 1858-D may be among the more readily obtainable gold dollars, but the issue is an undeniable numismatic rarity in an absolute sense. For starters, a mere 3,477 pieces were produced. Then came heavy circulation, which either claimed most examples outright or reduced them to lower circulated grades such as Fine or VF. Finally, there was little, if any numismatic interest in the issue at the time of delivery, with the result that only a few Mint State coins survived as a matter of chance.     When offered in Mint State at all, the  858-D is usually of marginal BU quality. How delighted we are, therefore, to be able to present this NGC certified Choice Unc. Uncommonly smooth with only a few wispy abrasions scattered about, both sides are further enhanced by warm orange-gold color and a fairly vibrant, satin textured sheen. Isolated areas of softness to the strike notwithstanding, the overall appearance is suitably bold in a product of the Dahlonega Mint. Condition Census. Numismatic Reflections by Q. David Bowers Opportunity comes to the fore with this Mint State piece, representing as it does a much higher overall quality than normally encountered. If gold dollars are your specialty, you should note this example in particular.