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Auction 1344 | Lot 4665 » Gold Dollars

1857-D G$1 MS63 NGC. Variety 9-L. (PCGS# 7546)

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May 8, 2022

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Auction 1366 | Lot 3110 » Gold Dollars

1857-D G$1 MS61 PCGS. Variety 9-L. (PCGS# 7546)

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Nov 19, 2023

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Auction 336 | Lot 1010 » Gold Dollars

1857-D G$1 MS62 PCGS. Variety 9-L. (per Doug Winter's second edition and revised attribution system). The only variety for the year. Heavy obverse lettering; similar reverse to that seen on the 1856-D gold dollar with a similarly filled O in DOLLAR and the same mintmark punch.

RARITY INFORMATION: The 1857-D has gained notoriety in recent years as the most undervalued Type Three gold dollar from this mint. There are an estimated 120 to 130 pieces known but the great majority are in well-circulated grades. Between five and seven Uncirculated coins are accounted for but a number of these are in the MS60 to MS61 range and may not have been regarded as "new" by previous grading interpretations.

STRIKE: This is a very well struck piece when compared to the typical 1857-D gold dollar. The hair detail on the obverse is considerably more bold than usual with some individual separation seen on the lower strands and in the plumage. The obverse lettering is very sharp while the denticles are completely delineated. The date has some minor weakness as well as the O in DOLLAR and the bow, knot, and the wreath detail at the lower left.

SURFACES: A small mark can be seen on the cheek of Liberty, extending into the mouth. One old, well-hidden scrape on the reverse is visible on the lower left portion of the wreath down past the outside of the mintmark. Some light reverse clashmarks are located within the wreath and some less obvious clashmarks are located alongside Liberty's upper profile. Otherwise, the surfaces are free of significant marks or mint-made striking impairments and are quite a bit cleaner than usual for the issue.

LUSTER: The luster is very good for this issue. The obverse is mostly frosty while the reverse has a slightly reflective texture. The quality of luster is well above average for this issue.

COLORATION: Splashes of coppery-orange color can be seen in the obverse fields and, more extensively (PCGS# 7546)

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Auction 402 | Lot 1489 » Gold Dollars

1857-D G$1 MS62 NGC. Variety 9-L.The reverse used for this issue is likely the same as that found on the 1856-D gold dollar. It has a filled O in DOLLAR as well as raised segments on the reverse from 2 to 5 o'clock, as struck.

This piece shows an average strike for the issue, with some weakness on the hair of Liberty. Approximately half of the hair shows individual definition, mostly on the curls around the face; the top of the head is sharper than usual. The date is nearly full, with minor weakness on the tops of 85.

Most 1857-D gold dollars are abraded and have below-average surfaces. This piece is quite clean, with just a few scattered marks and hairlines in the fields. The center of the reverse has a few ticks, none of which are deep or worthy of individual mention. A small reverse planchet chip at the top of the right side of the wreath is Mint-made and clearly identifies this example. As mentioned above, what looks like small scratches on the reverse border are, in fact, Mint-made die scratches that are diagnostic to the issue. The luster on this piece is far above average for the issue. Both the obverse and reverse are frosty, making this coin unusual, as many 1857-D gold dollars are dull and appear lifeless. Splashes of reddish-gold coloration are most prevalent around the edge of the obverse; the reverse has lighter and slightly more even color.

The 1857-D has a mintage of 3,533 pieces, and an estimated 120-130 are known today. This is a very rare coin in Uncirculated, with no more than five to seven properly graded examples known. The Duke's Creek coin has long been regarded as the finest known and is accompanied by a wonderful pedigree.
Ex: Rawson Collection (BMM, 11/22); John Clapp Sr.; John Clapp Jr; Eliasberg Collection (Bowers and Ruddy, 10/82), lot 36; Hancock and Harwell; Georgia Collection; Leon Farmer Collection; Hancock and Harwell. This is the plate coin in the first edition of Doug Winter's book Gold Coins of the Dahlonega Mint, (PCGS# 7546)

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Apr 7, 2006

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Auction 1385 | Lot 4262 » Gold Dollars

1857-D G$1 AU58 PCGS. Winter 9-L. (PCGS# 7546)

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Aug 31, 2025

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Auction 454 | Lot 3686 » Gold Dollars

1857-D G$1 MS61 PCGS. (PCGS# 7546)

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Jan 12, 2008

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Auction 308 | Lot 4638 » Gold Dollars

1857-D G$1 MS62 PCGS. Winter 9-K, the only known dies. This coin was previously offered as lot 7629 in our August 1999 sale of the Chestatee Collection, where it was described as: "An outstanding strike for the issue with both sides showing far better detail than usual. Medium hazy orange-gold color can be seen on the obverse and the reverse. A few light marks are noticeable to the right of and below the 7 in the date. The quality of the planchet is excellent and this is aesthetically one of the finest 1857-D Gold Dollars we have seen.

"The 1857-D is, along with the 1850-D, the most undervalued Dahlonega Gold Dollar. It is scarce in the lower AU grades and it becomes rare in properly graded AU 55 to AU 58. In full Mint State, the 1857-D is very rare, with probably no more than six or so known survivors.

"The current Condition Census for the 1857-D Gold Dollar is as follows:

1. Duke's Creek Collection, Ex: Eliasberg: 36 (Bowers and Ruddy, October 1982); Clapp; Rawson Sale (B. Max Mehl, November 1922). Graded MS62 by PCGS.

2. Chestatee Collection. Graded MS62 by PCGS.

3. California collection, Ex: Doug Winter/Lee Minshull 12/98. Graded MS61 by PCGS.

4. A coin graded MS62 by NGC. Location and pedigree unknown.

5. New York collection via Doug Winter, Ex: Superior 2/99: 1685; Far Rockaway Collection; Doug Winter 11/96. Graded MS61 by PCGS."

The coin realized $10,063 in that sale.
From the Ashland City Collection. (PCGS# 7546)

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Jan 11, 2003

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Auction 1187 | Lot 3282 » Gold Dollars

1857-D G$1 MS61 NGC. Variety 9-L. (PCGS# 7546)

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Jul 14, 2013

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Auction 208 | Lot 7629 » Gold Dollars

1857-D G$1 MS 62 PCGS. An outstanding strike for the issue with both sides showing far better detail than usual. Medium hazy orange-gold color can be seen on the obverse and the reverse. A few light marks are noticeable to the right of and below the 7 in the date. The quality of the planchet is excellent and this is aesthetically one of the finest 1857-D gold dollars we have seen.

The 1857-D is, along with the 1850-D, the most undervalued Dahlonega gold dollar. It is scarce in the lower AU grades and it becomes rare in properly graded AU 55 to AU 58. In full Mint State, the 1857-D is very rare, with probably no more than six or so known survivors.

The current Condition Census for the 1857-D gold dollar is as follows:

1. Duke's Creek Collection, Ex: Eliasberg: 36 (Bowers and Ruddy, October 1982); Clapp; Rawson Sale (B. Max Mehl, November 1922). Graded MS 62 by PCGS.

2. Chestatee Collection. Graded MS 62 by PCGS.

3. California collection, Ex: Doug Winter/Lee Minshull 12/98. Graded MS 61 by PCGS.

4. A coin graded MS 62 by NGC. Location and pedigree unknown.

5. New York collection via Doug Winter, Ex: Superior 2/99: 1685; Far Rockaway Collection; Doug Winter 11/96. Graded MS 61 by PCGS.
From the Chestatee Collection. (PCGS# 7546)

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Aug 16, 1999

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Auction 195 | Lot 7616 » Gold Dollars

1857-D AU 58 PCGS. The obverse shows some weakness on the central strands of hair but is actually much sharper overall than usual. The reverse is weak at the top but has a sharp, clear date and full value. The surfaces are very clean and both the obverse and reverse have medium orange-gold color with some coppery-rose tinting at the reverse center.
The 1857-D may be the most underrated gold dollar from this Mint. It is a distinctly rare issue in the higher AU grades and an extreme rarity in mint condition with just three or four pieces known. The finest two that we are aware of are a pair of MS 62s, both of which have been encapsulated by PCGS. One is in the Farmer Collection and it was earlier sold as lot 36 in the Eliasberg Collection Sale (Bowers and Ruddy, 10/82), while the other is in the Duke's Creek Collection. Surprisingly, the presently offered specimen is the only piece graded AU 58 by PCGS as of 8/98; three have been graded higher. (PCGS# 7546)

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Jan 11, 1999

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Auction 1378 | Lot 3776 » Gold Dollars

1857-D G$1 AU58 PCGS. Variety 9-L. (PCGS# 7546)

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Nov 24, 2024

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Auction 1219 | Lot 5236 » Gold Dollars

1857-D G$1 MS61 NGC. Variety 9-L, (PCGS# 7546)

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Apr 26, 2015

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Auction 1137 | Lot 1408 » Gold Dollars

1857-D G$1 AU58 PCGS. (PCGS# 7546)

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Feb 7, 2010

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Auction 1334 | Lot 3270 » Gold Dollars

1857-D G$1 AU53 PCGS. CAC. Variety 9-L. (PCGS# 7546)

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Oct 10, 2021

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Auction 1244 | Lot 13274 » Gold Dollars

1857-D G$1 AU53 NGC. Variety 9-L. (PCGS# 7546)

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Sep 9, 2016

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Auction 372 | Lot 8391 » Gold Dollars

1857-D G$1 AU58 NGC. Variety 9-L. Substantial mint flash is evident despite light friction on the hair and wreath. Devoid of unpleasant marks, and the strike and planchet are pleasant. A low mintage of 3,533 pieces secures the rarity of this challenging, somewhat underrated Dahlonega issue in near-Mint condition. Population: 24 in 58, 11 finer (3/05). (PCGS# 7546)

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May 7, 2005

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Auction 422 | Lot 5328 » Gold Dollars

1857-D G$1 AU58 PCGS. Variety 9-L. Luster graces the borders and devices of this unblemished straw-gold Dahlonega example. The strike is good for the facility, and only a whisper of friction is present on the maple leaves and Liberty's hair. Just 3,533 pieces were struck for this rare issue. Population: 12 in 58, 14 finer (11/06). (PCGS# 7546)

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Jan 6, 2007

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Auction 1139 | Lot 3425 » Gold Dollars

1857-D G$1 AU58 NGC. CAC. (PCGS# 7546)

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May 2, 2010

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Auction 197 | Lot 6119 » Gold Dollars

1857-D AU 58 NGC. An elusive D-mint dollar that most often comes poorly struck, although not notoriously so for a Dahlonega issue. Just 3,533 pieces were struck and specialists consider the '57-D to be among the more underappreciated dates in the gold dollar series from this popular Southern mint. This near-mint example is reasonably well detailed and retains ample luster that is most vibrant on the reverse. The surfaces are tinged in orange-gold patina and show a tiny pinched area on the obverse edge, as struck, at 9 o'clock. On the reverse, there are several raised die cracks near the top of the wreath and a short hairline scratch to the left. Population: 12, in 58, 3 finer (11/98). (PCGS# 7546)

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Feb 15, 1999

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Auction 1259 | Lot 3936 » Gold Dollars

1857-D G$1 AU58 NGC. CAC. Variety 9-L. (PCGS# 7546)

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Sep 10, 2017

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Auction 1298 | Lot 4515 » Gold Dollars

1857-D G$1 AU58 NGC. Variety 9-L. (PCGS# 7546)

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Aug 18, 2019

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Auction 1177 | Lot 4711 » Gold Dollars

1857-D G$1 AU58 PCGS. Variety 9-L. (PCGS# 7546)

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Dec 2, 2012

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Auction 1233 | Lot 5030 » Gold Dollars

1857-D G$1 AU58 PCGS. CAC. Variety 9-L. (PCGS# 7546)

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Mar 4, 2016

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Auction 360 | Lot 8476 » Gold Dollars

1857-D G$1 AU58 NGC. Variety 9-L. Substantial mint flash is evident despite light friction on the hair and wreath. Devoid of unpleasant marks, and the strike and planchet are pleasant. A low mintage of 2,364 pieces explains the rarity of this Dahlonega date in near-Mint condition. Population: 26 in 58, 11 finer (12/04). (PCGS# 7546)

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Jan 15, 2005

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Auction 1114 | Lot 2785 » Gold Dollars

1857-D G$1 AU53 PCGS. (PCGS# 7546)

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Aug 3, 2008

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