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1854-D G$1 MS61 PCGS.

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1854-D G$1 MS61 PCGS.
1854-D G$1 MS61 PCGS. Variety 6-H. (per Doug Winter's second edition and revised attribution system). Large date and mintmark. Early die state with no clashmarks.RARITY INFORMATION: Only 2,935 pieces were struck, giving the 1854-D the lowest mintage figure of any Type One gold dollar from Dahlonega. Of the 85 to 95 pieces that are estimated to exist around nine or ten grade Uncirculated. We are aware of a single MS63 plus a group of perhaps four or five accurately graded MS62 examples.STRIKE: The 1854-D gold dollar is not usually seen with a good strike. On this piece, the obverse is actually quite sharp with the only area of weakness seen on the curls near the face. The stars all have full radial lines and the denticles show virtually no weakness. The reverse has a more typical strike with weakness seen on the lower portion of the left wreath. The second L and the A in DOLLAR are also a bit weak.SURFACES: There are some light vertical die striations on the obverse and horizontal die scratches on the reverse. A few very light obverse hairlines (not from cleaning) and ticks can be seen with magnification, while the reverse is readily identifiable by a shallow mint-made depression that joins the base of the 5 to the bow knot. A few small marks are located above the R in DOLLAR. The surfaces are actually quite clean for the grade.LUSTER: Both sides have full satiny luster that is far more vibrant than the typically-seen dull, grainy texture. This is one of a handful of 1854-D dollars known to exist that has luster that has not been disturbed by overzealous dipping or other "enhancements."COLORATION: Pale orange-gold hues with light rose overtones rest on the obverse and reverse. This color is quite attractive and much more appealing than what is usually seen on surviving 1854-D gold dollars.EYE APPEAL: The 1854-D gold dollar is extremely difficult to locate with good eye appeal. This is an especially pleasing coin for the date and grade. It shows a far above-average strike and nice surfaces that lack the obtrusive mint-made marks often seen. In addition, this coin has pleasing color and luster.COMPARABLES: The Bass II: 82 coin sold at auction in October 1999 for $11,500 and it was graded MS61 by PCGS. In Superior's February 1999 auction, an NGC MS62 realized $14,950, and the Pittman: 862 example, later graded MS61 by PCGS, brought $13,200.PEDIGREE: Purchased from Doug Winter in July 1999 and earlier in a North Carolina collection. This is the plate coin in Winter's revised Dahlonega book and is listed in the updated Condition Census. Important notice: 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. 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.