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1849-D G$1 MS64 PCGS. Variety 1-B. (per Doug

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1849-D G$1 MS64 PCGS. Variety 1-B. (per Doug
<table><tr><td><table><tr><td>1849-D G$1 MS64 PCGS. Variety 1-B. (per Doug Winter's second edition and revised attribution system). Struck from a fairly late reverse die with a number of die cracks visible, including one through the top of the mintmark and another through the N in UNITED. An estimated 250-300 examples are known with most in the XF40 to AU53 range. There are as many as 30-40 known in Uncirculated with most grading MS60 to MS62. There are two or three Gems plus another three to five that grade MS64 by today's standards. The strike on this piece is outstanding with completely defined hair and star detail on the obverse; the reverse is better centered than usual with a very bold date and mintmark. This coin is about as well struck an example of a gold dollar from Dahlonega as one is likely to find and it actually compares favorably to a Philadelphia issue of this era. There are a few light marks on the obverse including a very faint scuff in front of the profile and a few scattered slide marks. The reverse is very clean with some minor handling marks seen with magnification. There are no patches of die rust or other mint-made disturbances, as often seen on 1849-D gold dollars. Both sides show rich, velvety mint luster with the obverse a bit more frosty than the reverse. The fields are bright and have a confirmed semi-prooflikeness on each side. The luster is well above average and has not been disturbed by any past dipping or any other "enhancement." Rich yellow-gold and orange shades, in similar configurations, can be seen on both sides. This color is very appealing and strongly suggests the originality of this coin. The overall level of eye appeal is well above average for the date and grade. Unlike many 1849-D gold dollars this piece is well struck and has good "balance" between the obverse and the reverse. The surfaces are quite choice and the color is pleasing.Ex: Long Beach Sale (Heritage, 2/99), lot 6088 (as NGC MS64); Michigan Collection (Superior, 1/95), lot 1255, where it brought $13,475; Orlando Sale (Superior, 8/92), lot 527, where it realized $13,200. This piece is also the plate coin in the second edition of Doug Winter's book on Dahlonega gold and it is listed in the updated Condition Census as tied for fourth finest known. <BR><BR><B>Important notice:</B> Heritage usually auctions material at the rate of 200-250 lots per hour. On some occasions eBay Live bid software or the Internet may not be able to keep up with the pace of the auction. We recommend placing a realistic absentee bid now as insurance to avoid disappointment. Occasionally the auctioneer may eliminate or reject an eBay Live bid, and the auctioneer may also reopen a lot after the close of the eBay live bidding (usually because we missed an audience bid), and may reject your bid even if it shows you as the winning bidder. By bidding via eBay Live, you agree that Heritage may award the lot to another bidder at its sole discretion under the circumstances described above or any other reasonable circumstances. Since eBay bids are not shown to us until we open the lot on the floor, we treat those bids just like floor bids. In most cases the floor responds before the eBay bid is presented to us, due to Internet lag time, so for consistency we have made it a policy that floor bids are always considered first over tie eBay live bids. Also please note that all Heritage lots purchased through eBay Live carry a 20% Buyer's Premium. Please make sure you read the Terms and Conditions before you bid. <BR><BR><B>IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT ABOUT RESERVES:</B> Heritage now divulges all reserves on its web site 7 days before every auction. If you want to know whether the reserve on this lot has been met, and if not, what the reserve amount is, please visit this lot page on the HeritageCoin.com web site, or email: bid@HeritageGalleries.com </span></font></td></tr></table></td></tr></table>