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Auction 402 | Lot 1483 » Gold Dollars

1851-D G$1 MS65 NGC. Variety 3-E. All four digits of the date are lightly recut, with this showing most clearly below the upright of the first 1. Intermediate die state, with some cracks on the reverse. There are two varieties known, of which this is the more common; an estimated two-thirds of the 1851-D gold dollars struck employ this die pair.

This is among the more important condition rarities in the Duke's Creek Collection of Dahlonega gold dollars. This coin has long been regarded as the finest known 1851-D, and it has a long pedigree that includes some of the more famous branch mint gold collectors from the past half century. It is also an important enough coin that the late Dahlonega specialist, Jack Hancock, bought and sold it at least four times (!).

The strike is extremely sharp for the issue, with full radial lines noted on the stars. The hair has fully defined curls, while the wreath is bold. Both the obverse and reverse show a number of clash marks, most prominent on the reverse. The surfaces are very clean, as one would expect from a Dahlonega gold dollar that has been accorded an MS65 grade by NGC (none has been graded this high at PCGS, either). When the coin is tilted just right, it is possible to see a small cluster of thin hairlines below the bust; there are also a few small ticks in the obverse fields, but none of these is deep enough to merit individual mention. Perhaps the best feature of this coin is its superb, frosty luster. The 1851-D tends to have better luster than nearly any other gold dollar from this mint, but even by this standard, the Duke's Creek piece is remarkable. Both the obverse and reverse show light green-gold color, with pale yellowish highlights. The overall level of eye appeal is very pleasing, and this is a handsome coin that truly deserves to be called a Gem.

This coin ranks as one of the three or four nicest Dahlonega gold dollars known of any date. It would make a great type coin for the collector seeking a single hi (PCGS# 7515)

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Apr 7, 2006

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Auction 1359 | Lot 3179 » Gold Dollars

1851-D G$1 MS63 PCGS. Variety 3-E. (PCGS# 7515)

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May 7, 2023

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Auction 1321 | Lot 3075 » Gold Dollars

1851-D G$1 MS63+ PCGS. CAC. Variety 3-E. (PCGS# 7515)

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Nov 19, 2020

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Auction 1166 | Lot 4687 » Gold Dollars

1851-D G$1 MS63 PCGS Secure. CAC. Variety 3-E. (PCGS# 7515)

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Jan 8, 2012

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Auction 1210 | Lot 4944 » Gold Dollars

1851-D G$1 MS64 NGC. Variety 3-E. (PCGS# 7515)

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Oct 13, 2014

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Auction 330 | Lot 7632 » Gold Dollars

1851-D G$1 MS64 NGC. A remarkable Uncirculated example that is boldly struck with noticeable die clashing on the reverse. The luster is simply outstanding and only a few modest facial marks can be detected. In spite of its low mintage of only 9,882 pieces, the '51-D is actually one of the Dahlonega Mint Gold Dollars more likely to be encountered in higher grades, although the vast majority of these top out in AU condition. The preservation of this example places it in the upper echelon of Mint State survivors. Population: 4 in 64, 0 finer (7/03). (PCGS# 7515)

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Sep 20, 2003

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Auction 1142 | Lot 4501 » Gold Dollars

1851-D G$1 MS63 PCGS. Variety 3-E. (PCGS# 7515)

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Jul 11, 2010

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Auction 1231 | Lot 5515 » Gold Dollars

1851-D G$1 MS63 PCGS. Variety 3-E. (PCGS# 7515)

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Jan 11, 2016

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Auction 460 | Lot 2321 » Gold Dollars

1851-D G$1 MS63 NGC.... (PCGS# 7515)

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Feb 15, 2008

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Auction 1183 | Lot 4081 » Gold Dollars

1851-D G$1 MS63 NGC. Variety 3-D. (PCGS# 7515)

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Mar 24, 2013

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Auction 1348 | Lot 4766 » Gold Dollars

1851-D G$1 MS62 NGC. Variety 3-E, (PCGS# 7515)

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Aug 28, 2022

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Auction 208 | Lot 7618 » Gold Dollars

1851-D G$1 MS 63 PCGS. Struck from noticeably clashed dies, but still sharp with all of the details on both sides completely defined. Very frosty and nicely toned to a medium orange-gold hue. There are a few light marks noted in the fields, but this is a choice coin for the grade that is among the finest 1851-D gold dollars that we have seen or sold. Nicer than either the Miller: 6100 or North Georgia Collection: 7607 coins and probably the best example of this issue that will be available for quite some time.

Late die state with an interesting, small obverse rim cud at 1 o'clock.
From the Chestatee Collection. (PCGS# 7515)

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Aug 16, 1999

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Auction 336 | Lot 1003 » Gold Dollars

1851-D G$1 MS62 PCGS. Variety 3-D. (per Doug Winter's second edition and revised attribution system). Struck from very heavily clashed obverse and reverse dies; two distinct stars can be seen, incuse, on the reverse to the left of the mintmark.

RARITY INFORMATION: The 1851-D is among the most available gold dollars from the Dahlonega mint. There are an estimated 150-175 pieces known, including as many as 12-15 Uncirculated coins. There are two or three Mint State 64s, a small number of Mint State 63s, and an equally limited number of Mint State 62s.

STRIKE: Despite being struck from strongly clashed dies, the central details on both sides are almost completely brought up. Every star has completely formed radial lines and the date and mintmark are both very bold. On both sides the denticles are complete and distinct.

SURFACES: Both sides are quite clean with no distinctive abrasions noted. There are some very light, shallow hairlines (not from cleaning) seen in the obverse fields. For the grade, the surfaces are very choice and clearly suggestive of originality.

LUSTER: This date is known for good luster, and this piece is certainly no exception. The texture is frosty with a slight amount of graininess, as made. The luster shows no signs of having been disturbed.

COLORATION: The obverse is a light to medium greenish-gold, while the reverse is a slightly deeper green-gold hue. This coloration is quite attractive and should appeal to the collector who appreciates coins that have not been unnaturally brightened.

EYE APPEAL: This is a well struck 1851-D that has pleasing surfaces, good luster, and nice color. It is certainly at the high end of the Mint State 62 range and it compares favorably with examples we have seen that have been graded a point higher.

COMPARABLES: The Bass II: 52 example, graded Mint State 62 by PCGS, was auctioned in October 1999 for $10,350. (PCGS# 7515)

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Jan 10, 2004

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Auction 60253 | Lot 92526 » Gold Dollars

1851-D G$1 MS62 PCGS. Variety 3-E. The leaf is positioned centrally under the second 1 in the date. From a mintage of just 9,882 coins, the 1851-D is the secondmost available date in the series among Dahlonega issues after the 1849-D. Winter (2013) estimates that only 15 to 20 Mint State representatives are extant, primarily in MS60 and MS61. This example features light yellow-gold surfaces. The strike is generally sharp with typical softness on the stars below Liberty's portrait, on LLA in DOLLAR, and on 85 in the date. Good for type. Population: 15 in 62, 10 finer (2/22).
Ex: PNG Dallas Invitational (Heritage, 2-3/2015), lot 3198.
From The Gold Coast Collection. (PCGS# 7515)

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Mar 21, 2022

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Auction 1366 | Lot 3107 » Gold Dollars

1851-D G$1 MS62 NGC. Variety 3-E. (PCGS# 7515)

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Nov 19, 2023

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Auction 197 | Lot 6100 » Gold Dollars

1851-D MS 63 NGC. In spite of its low mintage of only 9,882 pieces, the '51-D is actually one of the branch mint gold dollars more likely to be encountered in higher grades, although the vast majority of these top out in AU condition. Perhaps only a dozen or so accurately graded Mint State pieces are known, a slightly lower figure than the population data indicates. This specimen is surely one of the finest, being extremely well struck, even at the borders, with rich orange highlights splashed over each side. Clash marks are most evident at the margins. Population: 1 in 63, 1 finer (11/98). (PCGS# 7515)

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Feb 15, 1999

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Auction 1167 | Lot 4587 » Gold Dollars

1851-D G$1 MS62 PCGS Secure. Variety 3-D. (PCGS# 7515)

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Feb 5, 2012

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Auction 1218 | Lot 3198 » Gold Dollars

1851-D G$1 MS62 PCGS. Variety 3-E. (PCGS# 7515)

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Feb 26, 2015

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Auction 195 | Lot 7607 » Gold Dollars

1851-D MS 62 PCGS. Very boldly detailed with complete hair, star, and wreath detail noted. Unlike many examples of this date, there is no weakness noted on the border beads. Superb, natural, rich yellow-gold and russet toning can be seen on both sides with the deepest hues at the left obverse and the upper reverse. There are a few very light ticks and hairlines in the fields but this is quite a choice and attractive example.
Despite data to the contrary, the 1851-D gold dollar is a very rare coin in Mint State. The grading services show a very high number of coins in Uncirculated but this includes a number of resubmissions. PCGS has graded two pieces MS 62 as of 8/98 with two higher. The finest known is a superb MS 64 in the Leon Farmer collection, which is ex: Arthur Montgomery and Bareford. (PCGS# 7515)

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Jan 11, 1999

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Auction 1210 | Lot 4943 » Gold Dollars

1851-D G$1 MS62 PCGS. Variety 3-E. (PCGS# 7515)

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Oct 13, 2014

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Auction 1181 | Lot 6768 » Gold Dollars

1851-D G$1 MS62 PCGS. Variety 3-E. (PCGS# 7515)

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Jan 14, 2013

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Auction 1102 | Lot 1337 » Gold Dollars

1851-D G$1 MS62 NGC.... (PCGS# 7515)

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Mar 7, 2008

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Auction 346 | Lot 8954 » Gold Dollars

1851-D G$1 MS61 NGC. Variety 3-D. (per Doug Winter's second edition and revised attribution system). Struck from a very heavily clashed reverse die. The 1851-D is among the most available gold dollars from the Dahlonega mint. There are an estimated 150-175 pieces known, including as many as 12-15 Uncirculated coins. The central details on both sides are almost completely brought up. Every star has completely formed radial lines and the date and mintmark are both very bold. On both sides, the denticles are distinct and virtually complete. For the grade, the surfaces are noticeably reflective, very choice, and clearly suggestive of originality. The subtle green-gold coloration is quite attractive and should appeal to the collector who appreciates coins that have not been unnaturally brightened.

This is a well struck 1851-D that has pleasing surfaces, good luster, and nice color. It is certainly at the high end of the Mint State 61 range and it compares favorably with examples we have seen that have been graded a point higher. (PCGS# 7515)

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May 8, 2004

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Auction 1110 | Lot 1769 » Gold Dollars

1851-D G$1 MS62 NGC. (PCGS# 7515)

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Jun 29, 2008

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Auction 407 | Lot 788 » Gold Dollars

1851-D G$1 MS61 NGC. Variety 3-D. A crisply struck and generally lustrous Dahlonega dollar. This unblemished piece is in high grade for the issue, which is generally seen in AU or impaired condition. The dies are boldly clashed near 6 o'clock on each side. Only 9,882 pieces were struck. Census: 18 in 61, 35 finer (5/06). (PCGS# 7515)

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Jul 8, 2006

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