1851-C G$1 MS61 NGC. Variety 3....

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1851-C G$1 MS61 NGC. Variety 3. The scarcer of the two reverse dies, identified by a high date and a vertical crack above the second S in STATES. The yellow-gold surfaces are only faintly abraded and show luster near design elements. An influx of California Gold Rush bullion was likely the cause for the higher mintage of the '51-C, though the production of 41,267 dollars was a tiny fraction of the 3,317,671 pieces struck at Philadelphia.
From The Fairfax Collection.(Registry values: N2998)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25BL, PCGS# 7514, Greysheet# 8060)

Weight: 1.67 grams

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

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