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1852-C G$1 MS65 NGC....
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$23,000.00
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Description
Outstanding 1852-C Gold Dollar, MS65
Tied for Second on the Condition Census
1852-C G$1 MS65 NGC. Variety 2. Charlotte produced fewer
than 10,000 gold dollars in 1852, and though NGC and PCGS combined
report over 200 certifications, several authors suggest the
survival rate is closer to 100 pieces. This example has the common
Mint-made planchet or die problem in the center of the reverse that
blurs the definition of LA in DOLLAR. However, from a mint
notorious for striking problems, this is a beautiful coin.
Liberty's hair, the centers of the obverse stars (save for one
below the point of the neck), and the reverse wreath are all
strongly defined, though the dentils on the obverse are mushy. This
amazing coin also displays vibrant luster and bright honey-gold
color. The surfaces are exceptionally clean for the grade; a couple
of areas of roughness on the lower neck and before and behind
Liberty's neck, and through the reverse denomination, are typical
for the issue and neither particularly distracting nor
grade-affecting.The third (2008) edition of Winter's reference on Charlotte Mint gold enumerates one MS66 NGC example as the finest known, and each of the five Gems known are certified by NGC. This coin is listed as tied for second finest on the Condition Census.
From The Longfellow Collection.(Registry values: N7079)
Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25BR, PCGS# 7518, Greysheet# 8063)
Weight: 1.67 grams
Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
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Auction Info
2010 February Long Beach, CA Signature US Coin Auction #1137 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
February, 2010
4th-7th
Thursday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 9
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