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1859-D $5 Large D AU58 PCGS

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / US Coins Start Price:7,100.00 USD Estimated At:1.00 - 1,000,000.00 USD
1859-D $5 Large D AU58 PCGS
<B>1859-D $5 Large D AU58 PCGS.</B></I> Ex: Bass/Green Pond. Variety 37-EE. This is an extremely rare variety, especially in high grades. It is possible that the present piece is the finest representative that has survived since they were coined. Although the Large D variety has only recently come to the attention of specialists, Harry Bass purchased this example from the famous Eliasberg Collection. Apparently, Bass recognized it as something special. It also carries a pedigree back to the turn of the 20th century. <BR> The obverse is somewhat softly struck. On the small number of 1859-D large mintmark half eagles we have seen, this softness was also observed. The reverse shows better detail with some weakness in the center. Some light, scattered marks can be seen in the fields including one small dig near the left end of the bust. When the coin is tilted at an angle, several tiny marks are visible at the right corner of Liberty's eye. A good amount of soft frosty luster remains on both obverse and reverse. Both sides have lovely original rich orange-gold hues. This coin has clearly never been dipped. It is very hard to locate any 1859-D half eagle with natural color.<BR> This is a pretty, original coin with good color. What makes it especially desirable, in our opinion, is its combination of superb pedigree and the fact that it is probably the finest known of a very rare and important variety.<BR><I>Ex: J.C. Mitchelson (1905); John Clapp, Sr.; John Clapp, Jr.; Clapp Estate, via Stack's (1942); Louis Eliasberg, Sr.; Eliasberg Estate (Bowers and Ruddy, 10/1982), lot 494; Harry W. Bass, Jr. (Bowers and Merena, 10/1999), lot 1117; Green Pond Collection (Heritage, 1/2004), lot 1063.</B></I><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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