Opening Bid :
Current Bid:
Reserve Amount:

Notice: You are the current high bidder on this lot, but the next highest bid is within one increment. That means that any additional bids on this lot will outbid you. To increase your chances of winning, enter your highest maximum bid.

You are the current high bidder on this lot with a secret maximum bid of %s.
(%s w/Buyer's Premium (BP) ).

You are the current high bidder on this lot.
(Sign-In to see your maximum bid)

Your secret maximum bid of %s has been outbid.

Your secret maximum bid of %s does not meet the reserve.

You have been outbid on this lot.
(Sign-In to see your maximum bid)

Your secret maximum bid does not meet the reserve.
(Sign-In to see your maximum bid)

Lot
2476

1859 $1 PR67 NGC....

2008 September Long Beach, CA US Coin Signature Auction #1116

 
Sold for: $63,250.00 (includes BP )
Bid Source: Internet bidder
Auction Ended On: Sep 18, 2008
Item Activity: 3 Internet/mail/phone bidders
2,452 page views
Description:
Wonderful 1859 Dollar, PR67
One of Two Finest Certified With Star
1859 $1 PR67 NGC. The 2009 Red Book reports that 800 dollars were struck in proof format in 1859. David Bowers writes in his 1993 Silver Dollars and Trade Dollars of the United States that:

"... many Proofs were made this year in the hope that the public, which was becoming increasingly interested in numismatics, would buy them. Today, the issue is quite rare, and it is likely that 450 or fewer were actually distributed. Even that figure might be on the high side. There were hardly 450 numismatists in 1859 interested in buying Proof dollars from the Mint. However, enough coins survive today to indicate that 450 is a reasonable estimate of distribution."

In any event, NGC and PCGS have certified approximately 290 1859 proof dollars, ranging in grade from PR50 to PR67, with the vast majority falling within the PR61 to PR64 range. The two services have assigned the Cameo designation to a few pieces. NGC has given the coveted Star label to a mere three pieces, a PR66 and two PR67s.
The Superb Gem with offered in this lot displays light gold-beige patination around the peripheries that transitions into medium intensity cobalt-blue in the central areas. A splash of purple is visible on the lower half of Liberty, and a blush of lilac occupies the area around the eagle's head and neck. Complementing the exquisite toning pattern is a penetrating strike that brings out virtually complete delineation on the design elements. Both faces are impeccably preserved, and yield modest field-motif contrast when the coin is tilted slightly under a light source. A wonderful coin overall.(Registry values: N10218) (#7002)

View large image(s) of this item

Service and Handling Description: Coins & Currency (view shipping information)

Sales Tax information  | NGC Coin Grading Guarantee  |  Terms and Conditions

Bidding Guidelines and Bid Increments

Guides and Pricing Information:

Previous Prices from Heritage Auctions
Lot Date Grade Service Realized
Auction 1128, Lot 1153 Sunday, August 2, 2009 67 NGC $46,000.00
Auction 1121, Lot 3967 Sunday, January 11, 2009 67 NGC $34,500.00
Auction 1138, Lot 1239 Sunday, March 28, 2010 67 PCGS $69,000.00
View prices realized from this item in other grades (you must be signed in)
PLEASE NOTE: All prices realized reflect the final hammer price PLUS the buyer's premium in auctions that charge a buyer's premium. Each item has a notation at the top of the listing indicating whether that lot included a buyer's premium. All information listed is intended to be as accurate as possible, but errors are possible. Please use this guide carefully and inform us of any inaccuracies.
Price Guide*
Grade Coin World
(Coin Values)
Numismedia
Retail
Numismedia
Wholesale
Numismedia
NGC (nmn)
Numismedia
PCGS (nmp)
PCGS
Price Guide
PCGS+
66 $35,000 $29,060 $23,250 $21,000 $21,500 $47,500 $52,500
67 --- $61,880 $49,500 $44,500 $45,500 $72,500 ---
68 --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
*All information listed is intended to be as accurate as possible, but errors are possible. No item may be returned or refused based on this information which is provided as a service to our customers. You should contact each pricing source directly to determine the accuracy of this information.
Population Guide
Service Grade Population in this Grade Population of Higher Grade Population in All Grades + Mintage Engraver
PCGS Not available from PCGS 800 Christian Gobrecht
NGC 67 2 38 160 -
CAC 67 2 0 14 -
*This information is provided and owned by PCGS. Its display and use are subject to the licensed agreement between PCGS and Heritage Auctions.
Find Auction Prices for Comparable Items:

Photographs:


Proof Seated Dollars, 1859 $1 PR67  NGC....


Proof Seated Dollars, 1859 $1 PR67  NGC....


Proof Seated Dollars, 1859 $1 PR67  NGC....


Proof Seated Dollars, 1859 $1 PR67  NGC....

Floor Auctions: Live & Coming Soon

Timepieces

05/19/2012

Natural History

05/20/2012

Fine Art

05/22/2012

Fine Art

05/22/2012

Entertainment

05/29/2012

US Coins

05/31/2012

Historical

06/10/2012

Decorative Art

06/13/2012

Decorative Art

06/14/2012

Fine & Rare Wine

06/14/2012

Musical Instruments

06/16/2012

Illustration Art

06/27/2012

US Coins

07/12/2012

Heritage Membership

735,643 bidder-members
$827,486,066 sold in the last year

 

Quality Consignments Wanted

Only 16 days left to consign to the 2012 July 12-15 US Coin Summer FUN Signature Auction - Orlando!

 

E-mail Sam Foose or call
1-800-872-6467 x1227

We expect to have one of our Consignment Directors visiting your area soon. Please call to arrange an appointment.

Video Video: Why Consign?

Testimonials:
I am so grateful to Heritage for creating nothing but positive memories for me of the auction experience.
N.W.

HA.com receives more traffic than any other auction house website. To compare for yourself, visit: compete.com

 

In The News

Hall of Fame