1859-C G$1 MS(PCGS#7552)

November 2019 Baltimore U.S. Coins Auction

拍卖行

Stack's Bowers

批号

8254

等级

AU58

价格

32,074

详细说明

1859-C Gold Dollar. AU-58 (NGC). Exceptionally well produced and preserved, this is a premium quality 1859-C gold dollar in all regards. The strike is above average for the issue, the reverse sharp over all features save for the letter O in DOLLAR and the digit 8 in the date, which are soft, yet still readily evident. On the obverse, all major design elements are fully appreciable despite overall softness to the high points. The borders are blunt in many areas on both sides, a typical feature of this challenging issue. Original luster persists, both sides with a satiny medium gold appearance. A historically significant issue, the 1859-C is the final gold dollar produced in the Charlotte Mint. It is also one of the rarest and most challenging to locate in any grade. For starters, the mintage is limited at just 5,235 pieces. Additionally, the vast majority of coins entered commercial channels and remained there until worn out or lost. Finally, the 1859-C rivals the 1855-C as the most poorly produced Charlotte Mint gold dollar. Among the survivors, which are few in number, well worn surfaces with soft to blunt definition are the norm. Many examples are also impaired due to cleaning, damage and other problems. Given all of this, the conditionally rare nature of this attractive AU-58 should be obvious to all bidders. A find for the advanced Southern gold enthusiast that is sure to sell for a strong bid. PCGS# 7552. NGC ID: 25CM. Click here for certification details from NGC.