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1859-D $2 1/2 MS61 NGC

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / US Coins Start Price:19,000.00 USD Estimated At:1.00 - 1,000,000.00 USD
1859-D $2 1/2 MS61 NGC
<B>1859-D $2 1/2 MS61 NGC.</B></I> Variety 21-M, the only variety known. The 1859-D is usually seen in Very Fine through low-end About Uncirculated. It becomes rare in the better AU grades, and extremely rare in Mint State. In fact, perusal of the population figures reveals that NGC and PCGS have seen only 20 Uncirculated coins, none above MS62!<BR> The current MS61 example displays bright yellow-gold surfaces with the most potent luster residing in the areas around and the interstices of the design elements. An attentive strike sharpens most of the devices, save for the eagle's left-facing leg and right-facing claw, areas that are always soft on this issue. While the '59-D is often heavily abraded, and may contain black grease stains (Douglas Winter, <I>Gold Coins of the Dahlonega Mint</B></I>), the surfaces of this coin reveal just a scattering of minute contacts, and are devoid of alloy spots or stains. Magnification brings out some fine die polish lines, especially in the reverse fields. All in all, this is a rather pleasing coin for the grade designation, that arguably may be somewhat conservative. Census: 6 in 61, 2 finer (3/08).<BR><BR><B>Coin Engraver:</B> Christian Gobrecht<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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