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Auction 360 | Lot 8482 » Gold Dollars

1859-D G$1 MS64 PCGS. Variety 11-N, the 9 in the date is centered below the left edge of the A in DOLLAR. From 1854 through the outbreak of the Civil War, the Dahlonega Mint's yearly output of Gold Dollars failed to reach 5,000 coins. The 1859-D has one of the more generous deliveries of this era. Nevertheless, only 4,952 pieces were produced, and it is a rare occasion when a Mint State survivor is offered. The major devices are well struck on this honey-gold near-Gem, and the borders are also crisp. Only the 5 in the date and the OLL in DOLLAR are not fully impressed, which is characteristic of the denomination since these letters are opposite the center of the high relief portrait. The shimmering fields are pleasantly unabraded, and the eye appeal is undeniable. Population: 1 in 64, 0 finer (12/04). (PCGS# 7553)

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Auction 384 | Lot 4258 » Gold Dollars

1859-D G$1 MS64 PCGS. Variety 11-N, the 9 in the date is centered below the left edge of the A in DOLLAR. From 1854 through the outbreak of the Civil War, the Dahlonega Mint's yearly output of Gold Dollars failed to reach 5,000 coins. The 1859-D has one of the more generous deliveries of this era. Nevertheless, only 4,952 pieces were produced, and it is a rare occasion when a Mint State survivor is offered. Indeed, PCGS and NGC have certified about 60 Mint State specimens (many of which are undoubtedly resubmissions), and the vast majority of these are in the lower Uncirculated grades of MS60 to MS62.

The major devices are well struck on the honey-gold near-Gem offered in this lot and the borders are also crisp. Only the 5 in the date and the OLL in DOLLAR are not fully impressed, which is characteristic of the denomination since these letters are opposite the center of the high relief portrait. The shimmering fields are pleasantly unabraded, and the eye appeal is undeniable. Population: 1 in 64, 0 finer (8/05). (PCGS# 7553)

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Auction 197 | Lot 6124 » Gold Dollars

1859-D MS 63 NGC. Well struck for this scarce, often poorly produced D-mint issue, being normally soft On Liberty's plumes and upper curls, and showing a touch of weakness through the center of the reverse from the date to the bow. There are two parallel, Mint-caused die lines across the portrait, the most obvious running from the top of Liberty's ear to her brow. Medium green-gold color is mixed with light orange, giving the surfaces a pleasing, original appearance. Although just 4,952 pieces were minted, the '59-D is actually the most common Dahlonega gold dollar of it type and typically survives in XF to AU grades. A solid Condition Census example. Population: 3 in 63, 1 finer (11/98). (PCGS# 7553)

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Auction 402 | Lot 1491 » Gold Dollars

1859-D G$1 MS64 NGC. Variety 11-N, one of two reverse dies known for this rare issue. The N reverse has a higher date than on the other variety of this year, with the 9 under the left foot of the A in DOLLAR. This is a late die state, with unusual clash marks on the reverse from 7 to 8 o'clock. Other clash marks, which are more typical for this issue, can be seen around the bust and in the center of the reverse.

This is a very well struck coin for the issue. On the obverse, most of the hair is clearly visible and the border is also nicely defined. The reverse has some minor weakness on the 85 in the date and the OLL in DOLLAR, while the border is sharp. The surfaces are reasonably clean, with a few faint light scratches visible below the bust, but these can only be seen when the coin is tilted into a light source. More noticeable, and serving as clear identification, are a shallow curved lintmark on the lower portion of Liberty's cheek and a small Mint-made lamination located in the same general area. The luster is frosty and undisturbed, while the coloration is a natural light to medium rose-gold, with some greenish tinges in the right obverse field. This coin is essentially a Gem, but it has obviously been net graded on account of the above-mentioned lamination on the cheek. This is the second finest 1859-D gold dollar on the Condition Census, trailing only the Green Pond: 1012 coin. It is the second finest graded at NGC (exceeded only by a single MS65 coin, a coin that we are unaware of), and none have been graded higher than this piece at PCGS.

By the standards of Dahlonega gold dollars, the 1859-D is a relatively common issue in higher grades. There may be as many as 20 pieces known in Uncirculated, including a few reasonably choice examples.
Ex: Stack's (10/90), lot 1010; Steve Contursi; Dr. Richard Appel; Heritage (11/92); Superior (1/93), lot 1272; Leon Farmer Collection; Hancock and Harwell. This is the plate coin in the first edition of Doug Winter's< (PCGS# 7553)

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Auction 21043 | Lot 3397 » Gold Dollars

1859-D G$1 MS 63 NGC. Mintage: 4,952. The latest Coin World "Trends" price is $30000.00. The current Coin Dealer Newsletter (Gr... (PCGS# 7553)

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Auction 308 | Lot 4641 » Gold Dollars

1859-D G$1 MS64 NGC. Winter 11-M, the only known dies. From 1854 through the outbreak of the Civil War, the Dahlonega Mint's yearly output of Gold Dollars failed to reach 5,000 coins. The 1859-D has one of the more generous deliveries of this era. Nevertheless, only 4,952 pieces were produced, and it is a rare occasion when a survivor that grades finer than AU50 is offered. Perhaps needless to say, Mint State examples are even rarer, and Winter (1997) estimates that no more than 12 examples are extant at or above the MS60 level. The present near-Gem is the only so graded at NGC and PCGS. Surprisingly, there is also a single MS65 representative reported at NGC (10/02). Although we have not seen that coin, we do not hesitate to state that it would have a difficult time competing with the technical merits of this Ashland City specimen. We doubt whether a more sharply struck '59-D Gold Dollar exists. Virtually all of Liberty's hair curls are distinct, the I and C in AMERICA are free of the softness often seen on examples of this date, and the reverse ribbon knot and bow display emerging detail. The only areas of mentionable bluntness are the lower obverse border, where the denticles are a little indistinct, and the central reverse, where the OLL in DOLLAR and the 5 in the date are blurry. Struck on a remarkably problem-free planchet, the surfaces are typically subdued for the issue, yet possessed of pleasing orange-gold color that enhances the already impressive eye appeal. A few freckles of copper iridescence in the obverse field below the end of Liberty's bust, a circular planchet void (as struck) on the same side before the O in OF, and a reverse planchet flaw (also as struck) in the field above the R in DOLLAR were invaluable in helping us trace the pedigree of this impressive D-mint rarity.
Ex: 1999 Chicago ANA Signature Sale--The Chestatee Collection (Heritage, 8/1999), lot 7631.
From the Ashland City Collection. (PCGS# 7553)

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Auction 336 | Lot 1012 » Gold Dollars

1859-D G$1 MS63 PCGS. Variety 11-N. (per Doug Winter's second edition and revised attribution system). The more common of the two varieties for this year. The 9 in the date is under the left foot of the A in DOLLAR.

RARITY INFORMATION: The 1859-D is the most available Type Three Dahlonega gold dollar. It is also one of the two or three most available gold dollars of any type from this mint, although it is far less available than the 1849-D. Between 150 and 200 pieces are known with most of these in the Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated range. There are an estimated twelve to seventeen coins known in Uncirculated condition with most of these grading MS60 to MS62. None have been graded better than MS63 by PCGS and only three have attained that level as of November 2003. The PCGS and NGC population figures for the 1859-D are significantly inflated by resubmissions.

STRIKE: It would be very hard to imagine a Type Three Dahlonega gold dollar with a better strike than this coin. On the obverse, the hair shows almost complete detail while the headdress is distinct and well-formed. The lettering shows no weakness while the denticles are clearly separated. With the exception of some minor weakness on the 5 in the date, the reverse is equally sharp. While this date is sometimes seen with very good detail, this particular coin is just about as well-defined as one could hope for.

SURFACES: There is some minor scuffing and hairlining (not from cleaning) in the obverse fields, while the reverse is nearly of Gem quality. Outlines of deeper color run along the bottoms of the lettering on the obverse and are contrasted by the fields. This is a difficult coin to appreciate without seeing it in person as even the best quality photo is likely to understate the contrast between the aforementioned light and dark obverse colors.

LUSTER: Thick "pillowy" luster blankets the obverse and reverse. This luster is well above average and a (PCGS# 7553)

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Auction 208 | Lot 7631 » Gold Dollars

1859-D G$1 MS 63 PCGS. Extremely vibrant with lovely orange-gold color on both sides. The strike is very well executed both at the borders and through the centers. Other than some mint-made clashmarks, the surfaces are clean with just a few minor scuffs visible in the obverse fields. The reverse is of gem quality, and is as nice as on any example of this issue that we have seen.

The 1859-D is the most common Type Three Dahlonega gold dollar in Mint State. There are around 15 pieces known, with most of these in the MS 60 to MS 61 range. Any 1859-D in MS 62 that is original and properly graded is very rare and an MS 63 is extremely rare.

The finest 1859-D gold dollars that we are aware of are as follows:

1. New York collector, Ex: Bowers and Merena 5/98: 1011. Graded MS 64 by NGC.

2. Duke's Creek Collection, Ex: Superior 1/93: 1272; Heritage 11/92; Stack's 10/90: 1010. Graded MS 63 by PCGS.

3. Chestatee Collection. Graded MS 63 by PCGS.

4. Harry Bass Research Foundation, Ex Harry Bass Collection; Joe Flynn 7/73. MS 63.

5. Heritage 2/99: 6124; Ex: Miller Collection. Graded MS 63 by NGC.
From the Chestatee Collection. (PCGS# 7553)

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Auction 1137 | Lot 1415 » Gold Dollars

1859-D G$1 MS63 NGC. (PCGS# 7553)

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Auction 388 | Lot 2361 » Gold Dollars

1859-D G$1 MS62 PCGS. Variety 11-N. Unlike the Half Eagle denomination, production of Gold Dollars at Dahlonega never exceeded 10,000 pieces, aside from the 1849 Open Wreath emission from the first year of the series. 1859 was typical, just 4,952 Gold Dollars were struck, and since little if any regard was given to saving examples for posterity, survivors are rare in all grades. When encountered, the 1859 is generally in XF or AU grades. Mint State pieces are rare, more so than the third party populations would suggest due to resubmissions. The present straw-gold piece has attractive orange color across portions of the obverse, and the strike is crisp save for minor softness on a few letters in the date and denomination. Pleasantly void of marks, the eye appeal is impressive, and the specialist would do well to settle for this high grade example. Population: 17 in 62, 5 finer (10/05). (PCGS# 7553)

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Auction 195 | Lot 7619 » Gold Dollars

1859-D MS 62 PCGS. Very sharply struck with strong central details, a full date, and completely defined borders. There is considerable frosty luster with attractive, deep orange-gold color. A few light scuffs can be seen in the obverse fields and there is a tiny Mint-made planchet defect just to the left of the headband; the reverse is very choice and vibrant.
The 1859-D is the most common Type Three gold dollar from this Mint. There are as many as 15 pieces known to exist in Mint State with the majority of these grading MS 60 to MS 61.The finest known is an NGC MS 64 that was recently sold by Heritage Rare Coin Galleries and was earlier sold as lot 1011 in the Bowers and Merena May, 1998 Montgomery Collection sale where it realized $33,000. Other choice examples include a PCGS MS 63 in the Farmer Collection; the Superior 1/89, lot 269 coin, earlier sold as lot 38 in Stack's 12/78 Bareford Collection sale; and a PCGS graded MS 62 coin in the Duke's Creek Collection. The presently offered specimen is certainly in the Condition Census and is at least the fourth finest known 1859-D gold dollar. (PCGS# 7553)

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Jan 11, 1999

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Auction 1278 | Lot 5212 » Gold Dollars

1859-D G$1 MS62 PCGS Secure. CAC. Variety 11-N. (PCGS# 7553)

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Auction 163 | Lot 8090 » Gold Dollars

1859-D MS 61 NGC. The '59-D is the most common Type Three gold dollar struck in the Dahlonega mint. Nevertheless, it is a scarce item in AU and mint state with an impressively low mintage of only 4,952 pieces. This coin is above average even for the mint state examples known of the issue, as there is virtually no evidence of die clashing in the fields. Apparently these were polished from the dies as the fields show light die striations and the resultant semi-reflective brightness. The striking details are only weakly impressed on the reverse, most notably the LL in DOLLAR and the middle two digits in the date. The bright yellow-gold color of the coin is virtually unaffected by any patination, and there are no mentionable abrasions on either side. Population: 2 in 61, only 4 finer (5/96). (PCGS# 7553)

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Auction 1186 | Lot 4696 » Gold Dollars

1859-D G$1 MS62 PCGS. Variety 11-N. CAC. (PCGS# 7553)

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Jun 9, 2013

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Auction 1319 | Lot 3683 » Gold Dollars

1859-D G$1 MS62 PCGS. Variety 11-O. (PCGS# 7553)

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Auction 1383 | Lot 4048 » Gold Dollars

1859-D G$1 MS62 NGC. Winter 11-N. (PCGS# 7553)

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Auction 244 | Lot 8048 » Gold Dollars

1859-D MS 62 PCGS. An uncommonly sharp strike for this poorly produced issue of just 4,952 pieces, with strong central details (including the date) and completely defined borders. There is considerable frosty luster with attractive, deep orange-gold color. Only the presence of a few light scuffs in the obverse field limits the grade. Population: 13 in 62, 2 finer (10/00). (PCGS# 7553)

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Auction 1188 | Lot 4948 » Gold Dollars

1859-D G$1 MS61 PCGS. CAC. Variety 11-O. (PCGS# 7553)

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Aug 10, 2013

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Auction 195 | Lot 7618 » Gold Dollars

1859-D AU 58 PCGS. Not as well struck as the MS 62 example of this date offered below. This piece has some weakness at the centers, most noticeably on the 5 and the knot of the bow. The surfaces are very clean with no detracting marks and some luster beneath original, medium golden-orange color. There is the barest trace of friction on the obverse but the appearance of the coin certainly suggests a higher grade. (PCGS# 7553)

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Jan 11, 1999

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Auction 1356 | Lot 4047 » Gold Dollars

1859-D G$1 MS61 PCGS. Variety 11-O. (PCGS# 7553)

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Jan 13, 2023

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Auction 1181 | Lot 6798 » Gold Dollars

1859-D G$1 MS61 PCGS. Variety 11-N. (PCGS# 7553)

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Jan 14, 2013

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Auction 1173 | Lot 4413 » Gold Dollars

1859-D G$1 MS61 NGC. Variety 11-N. (PCGS# 7553)

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Aug 5, 2012

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Auction 1138 | Lot 2017 » Gold Dollars

1859-D G$1 AU58 PCGS. (PCGS# 7553)

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Mar 28, 2010

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Auction 1274 | Lot 5170 » Gold Dollars

1859-D G$1 MS61 PCGS. Variety 11-N. (PCGS# 7553)

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Apr 29, 2018

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Auction 1219 | Lot 6035 » Gold Dollars

1859-D G$1 MS61 NGC. Variety 11-O. (PCGS# 7553)

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Apr 26, 2015

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