1861 G$1 PR(PCGS#7611)

The Regency Auction 59

拍卖行

Legend Rare Coin Auctions

批号

273

等级

PR63

价格

66,386

详细说明

A very RARE Civil War era Proof gold dollar. While the mintage was large for the time period, 349 were originally struck and delivered on April 5, 1861, like the 1860 above, a large number remained unsold and some were melted in January 1862. Today, there are an estimated 20-22 known in all grades. Included in that number of known examples are the ones impounded in the ANS and the Smithsonian (the latter holds both the original mint cabinet coin as well as the Anderson-Dupont/ Josiah K. Lilly coin). The presently offered example will prove quite popular among collectors. As most Proof gold coins are not only extremely rare, but their rarity puts them out of price range for most. This CHOICE Proof is a relatively affordable example. Ample original Proof flash beams from under a delicate overtone of iridescent toning. The underlying golden surfaces have a rich orange patina that is a true delight to behold. A strong glass does reveal some insignificant signs of mishandling, it is a marvel to handle such a tiny gold coin that lived through the travails from the outset of the Civil War, through Reconstruction, the Gilded Age, the Progressive era, the Roaring 20s and the Great Depression! The strike is complete on both sides and the eye appeal is alluring for the assigned grade. PCGS 3, NGC 0, CAC 1. Examples of this date are QUITE RARE and very infrequently offered! The most recent PR63 was a non-CAC coin that sold in 2019 for $12,000. The current PCGS Price Guide value is $15,000. The last PCGS PR64 to sell was from the Walter H. Childs Collection Sale back in August 1999! We expect this important coin will sell for a strong price when the hammer falls. Good luck. Cert. Number 40846291 PCGS # 7611