1859-S $1 MS(PCGS#6948)

The Regency Auction 53

拍卖行

Legend Rare Coin Auctions

批号

249

等级

MS63

价格

356,914

详细说明

FROM THE M & S PETTY COLLECTION Ex Rudolf-Legend, as noted on the insert. Only 20,000 silver dollars came off the dies in San Francisco mint in 1859, the first time this mint produced the denomination, and like many dates of the 1850s, these were produced mainly for the China trade. Few survivors made it back state side, and today, it is estimated that 35 exist in all Mint State grades; this CHOICE example is among the FINEST KNOWN, bested by just two examples, a 63+ and a 64+. Conditionally very challenging, even the Eliasberg, Norweb, and Amon Carter coins were all called AU! This also is the ONLY MS63 coin with CAC approval! A radiant and brilliant example. Nearly fully Prooflike the bold mint luster glows with a subtle reflective flash. Essentially untoned, a blush of the faintest clear gold melds with a pearlescent hue that is just a delight to behold. A sharp strike has crisply rendered all the devices with full, complete definition. A few tiny ticks and giggles are seen with the aid of a strong glass. Visually very attractive and high end quality in every way! Ex L.K. Rudolf Collection, Stack's, May 2003, lot 2120; Legend Collection; Bel Air Collection; Legend Numismatics; our consignor. PCGS 8, NGC 5, CAC 1. This coin has not sold publicly in ages. The current CAC CPG value is listed at $30,000.The finest, a PCGS MS64+ CAC replaced this coin in the Bruce Morelan Collection and now resides in the Hansen Collection (our sister firm paid $225,000 for that coin). Should that coin ever appear in auction, it would certainly bring well into the six figures. When this high end coin crosses the block we think it will sell for a world record price! Cert. Number 21572849 PCGS # 6948