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1854 G$1 Type Two MS65 NGC

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / US Coins Start Price:28,000.00 USD Estimated At:1.00 - 1,000,000.00 USD
1854 G$1 Type Two MS65 NGC
<B>1854 G$1 Type Two MS65 NGC.</B></I> The 1854 Indian Head gold dollar (Type Two), with a mintage approaching 800,000 pieces, is common by most measures. This becomes evident upon perusing the NGC/PCGS population figures, showing several thousand examples in all grades. The Gem population drops precipitously, however, with roughly 100 coins certified.<BR> Vibrant, swirling luster embraces this MS65 specimen. Attractive yellow-gold patina graces both sides, and the design elements exhibit a somewhat better strike than is usually seen on the issue. Still, minor softness is apparent in the hair at the forehead, on the OL of DOLLAR, and the upper part of the 8 in the date. A few unobtrusive handling marks are all that stand in the way of this lovely piece achieving an even finer grade. Census: 29 in 65, 11 finer (11/07).<BR><I>From The Florissant Collection.</B></I><BR><BR><B>Coin Engraver:</B> James B. Longacre<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Coins & Currency (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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