Sept. 23-24, 2002, The Pre-Long Beach Auction, Sale 16

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U. S. Gold Dollars

$1 Liberty

 

Copper Toned Gem 1849 Gold Dollar

Lot 900 Click on photo for enlarged version Click on photo for enlarged version
1849. PCGS graded MS-66. Gorgeous coppery toning on both sides and an average strike. This is the first year of issue, and very few have been found in such superlative grades. The surfaces are immaculate throughout, and we note a small area of haze on the reverse. On the reverse we note a light die clash of Liberty's head. PCGS has graded 23 this high and just 2 higher! A rare and desirable coin in this grade, especially so with such color.
Estimated Value $5,000-UP.

 

Lot 901
1852. NGC graded MS-62. Expected color and surfaces for the grade, with an average strike on the date, slightly weak in that area. Some luster in the fields.
Estimated Value $250-300.

 

Lot 902 Click on photo for enlarged version Click on photo for enlarged version
1853. NGC graded MS-65. A very common date, but getting rare in gem grades if you want one. Few were saved that can qualify for gem by todays standards and finding one this nice can be quite a challenge. NGC notes they have graded 104 this high according to their online Population Report (8/9/02), and 48 in MS-66, 8 as MS-67 and a sole MS-68 at the zenith. Great color and surfaces in every way.
Estimated Value $2,500-2,800.

 

Lot 903 Click on photo for enlarged version Click on photo for enlarged version
1853. NGC graded MS-64. Excellent color and surfaces throughout.
Estimated Value $1,300-1,400.

 

Lot 904
1853. NGC graded MS-61. Flashy, but a few ticks.
Estimated Value $200-220.


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