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Auction 400 | Lot 2678 » Quarter Eagles » Liberty Quarter Eagles

1878 $2 1/2 AU55 PCGS. A well struck piece with attractive surfaces and little indication of rub. Bright luster forms a halo near the margins. The rich coloration makes this an exceptionally attractive Choice AU example. (PCGS# 7828)

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Auction 400 | Lot 2854 » Half Eagles » Early Half Eagles

1807 $5 Bust Right MS62 PCGS. Large Date, Breen-6452, B. 4-C, Miller-90, High R.5. Breen's Large Date variety, identified by a taller and narrower 8 in the date, when compared with the other Bust Right obverses of the year. The 1 and 0 in the date are clearly repunched. The present attractive yellow-gold representative has only one mentionable mark, a wispy pinscratch between the nose and the Y in LIBERTY. Nicely struck, the breast feathers are bold, and a hint of softness along the right peripheries and on the left border of the shield is of little interest. Minor mint-made adjustment marks are limited to stars 11 and 12. Since a majority of 1807-dated half eagles are the Bust Left variety, and a majority of the Bust Right examples feature a Small Date, the numismatic significance of the current Mint State example must be emphasized. (PCGS# 8092)

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Auction 400 | Lot 3244 » Double Eagles » Liberty Double Eagles

1858 $20 AU50 PCGS. This piece shows a remarkably strong strike for a Type One double eagle, and the surfaces are bright and retain much of their original mint luster. There are numerous small abrasions on each side of the coin, but highpoint wear is minimal. Only 211,714 pieces were produced of this scarce P-mint issue, giving it the second lowest mintage of all P-mints from the 1850s. Population: 44 in 50, 75 finer (12/05). (PCGS# 8923)

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Auction 400 | Lot 2503 » Gold Dollars

1849 G$1 Open Wreath MS65 PCGS. Large Head, With L. Razor-sharp except for the dentils, with striated fields that impart a dazzling semi-reflective sheen. Both sides are cloaked in appealing orange-gold patina which easily compensates for a few wispy blemishes in the fields. Although widely saved, this first year Gold Dollar issue is seldom found finer. Population: 40 in 65, 15 finer (12/05). (PCGS# 7502)

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Auction 400 | Lot 2505 » Gold Dollars

1849-C G$1 Closed Wreath--Whizzed--ANACS. XF40 Details. Variety 2-B. The reverse appears original and possesses substantial flashy luster. The obverse, however, is subdued and micro-granular with artificial sheen. A bend is noted above the hair bun, and the obverse field has a couple of very short pinscratches. An elusive first year of type Charlotte issue. (PCGS# 7505)

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Auction 400 | Lot 2506 » Gold Dollars

1849-D G$1 AU58 PCGS. Variety 1-A. Most often seen in XF and the lower AU grades, the 1849-D had a mintage of only 21,588 pieces, of which some 225-250 examples survive today in all grades. This is a partially lustrous piece that has a number of small abrasions scattered about and golden-brown coloration. (PCGS# 7507)

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Auction 400 | Lot 2507 » Gold Dollars

1850-D G$1 AU58 PCGS. Variety 2-C. Although weak central details are typical of the entire mintage, the surfaces and luster are certainly finer than most survivors. Considerable die crumbling is visible on the reverse, indicating the extensive use of a single die. In Philadelphia, a die that showed this much wear would have been replaced with a newly created die. The branch mints, especially in such a secluded location as Dahlonega, did not have the luxury of replacing a die at the first signs of wear, but had to use all of their equipment far beyond a reasonable limit. Lovely light yellow surfaces with splendid orange high-point toning. (PCGS# 7511)

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Auction 400 | Lot 2508 » Gold Dollars

1850-O G$1 AU58 PCGS. A lemon-gold example that has a dash of gray patina near the M in AMERICA. An inconspicuous mark on the cheek, otherwise pleasing. The 1850-O is by far the lowest mintage O-mint Type One Gold Dollar; just 14,000 pieces were produced. Housed in a green label holder. Population: 11 in 58, 16 finer (12/05). (PCGS# 7512)

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Auction 400 | Lot 2509 » Gold Dollars

1851 G$1 MS63 PCGS. A nicely struck and satiny gold piece that has retained its original mustard-yellow color. Housed in a green label holder. (PCGS# 7513)

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Auction 400 | Lot 2510 » Gold Dollars

1851 G$1 MS65 NGC. Satiny with rich golden coloration and razor sharp detail in virtually all areas. Only the tops of 85 in the date show appreciable mushiness. An ideal type coin candidate. Census: 80 in 65, 23 finer (1/06). (PCGS# 7513)

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Auction 400 | Lot 2511 » Gold Dollars

1851-C G$1 XF45 PCGS. Variety 5-E. This olive-gold example exhibits the sharpness of a much higher grade, but the lower reverse has a series of closely spaced small marks that partly affect the mintmark.
From The Carolina Gold Collection, Part Two. (PCGS# 7514)

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Auction 400 | Lot 2512 » Gold Dollars

1851-C G$1 --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. Unc. Details. Variety 4-D. A bold but moderately hairlined and glossy example of this collectible Charlotte Gold Dollar issue. A light die crack crosses the first A in AMERICA, and Liberty's profile is clashed through the D in DOLLAR. (PCGS# 7514)

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Auction 400 | Lot 2513 » Gold Dollars

1851-C G$1 MS62 PCGS. Variety 4-D. A well struck canary-gold Charlotte gold dollar, attractive for the grade despite a few minor marks on the fields. The 1851-C is often called upon by C-mint type collectors, partly because it is available by the standards of the branch mint, and partly because it was made with greater quality than the usual Charlotte issue. Population: 18 in 62, 31 finer (1/06). (PCGS# 7514)

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Auction 400 | Lot 2514 » Gold Dollars

1851-O G$1 MS62 NGC. Although this year is one of the more common O-mint gold dollars in lower grades, it is very popular as a type coin to depict the Liberty Head design. This specimen is well struck with just a little weakness in the centers. It is lustrous and presents a pleasing green-gold appearance. A grease streak resides along the left obverse border, from approximately seven o'clock to nine o'clock. (PCGS# 7516)

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Auction 400 | Lot 2515 » Gold Dollars

1852 G$1 MS64 NGC. A bright and frosty example of this popular issue. A well defined coin, a few light marks account for the grade, but none are individually detracting. (PCGS# 7517)

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Auction 400 | Lot 2516 » Gold Dollars

1852 G$1 MS69 PCGS. When Alexander Hamilton created the original text that became the Mint Act of 1792, he recommended a bi-metallic standard including both gold and silver. The unit of this coinage system was the dollar, which he envisioned would be struck in both metals. Hamilton specifically recommended a gold piece of 10 dollars, another of one dollar, a silver piece of one dollar, a silver dime or disme, a copper cent, and a copper half cent. As we know, Congress did not actually include the gold dollar in the Mint Act of 1792, and it would be nearly 60 years before the gold dollar actually became a reality. Gold dollars and double eagles were authorized by Congress in 1849, partly to provide additional uses for all of the California gold that began to make its way to world markets.

This example is instructive for Mint workmanship. When coinage dies were made at the Mint, various combinations of individual digits or multiple digit punches were used to enter the date in the die. In the case of this particular issue, the digits 185 were clearly punched as a single unit, with the final digit added later. This can be determined by visual observation. Note that the digits 185 have less depth (in the die, raised on the coin) than the digit 2, which is clearly larger and heavier.
The gold dollar offered in the present lot is an amazing specimen. It appears to be from new dies with no evidence of lapping or other defects. In a word, this coin is Superb. Both sides have amazing definition of the design, showing every individual element exactly as it was intended by James Longacre. Frosty surfaces have rich orange-gold luster without blemishes of any kind, save for a single minute mark below the digit 5. It is this tiny blemish that prevented an MS70 grade. Without a doubt, this coin in its older green-label PCGS holder represents the ultimate quality Type One gold dollar. Population: 1 in 69, 0 finer (1/06). (PCGS# 7517)

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Auction 400 | Lot 2517 » Gold Dollars

1852-C G$1 XF45 PCGS. Variety 7-H. The base of the 1 in the date is repunched. A subdued greenish-gold C-mint Dollar with no noticeable handling marks. A strike-through (as made) is found near the A in DOLLAR. Just 9,434 pieces were struck. Population: 11 in 45, 54 finer (12/05).
From The Carolina Gold Collection, Part Two. (PCGS# 7518)

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Auction 400 | Lot 2518 » Gold Dollars

1852-D G$1 --Tooled, Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF40. Variety 4-F. Virtually Mint State in terms of sharpness, this rare date Dahlonega Gold Dollar has an impressive strike and no apparent marks. The reverse has short radial die cracks at 2, 5, 7, and 11 o'clock. The curiously smooth fields are minutely granular. (PCGS# 7519)

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Auction 400 | Lot 2519 » Gold Dollars

1852-O G$1 AU58 NGC. Apricot-gold and tan coloration are noted throughout, as is considerable residual luster. Well struck on the design elements, except for some typical softness in the center areas. There are no mentionable marks to report. (PCGS# 7520)

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Auction 400 | Lot 2520 » Gold Dollars

1852-O G$1 MS61 NGC. Modestly lustrous, deep reddish-gold surfaces with light abrasions, typical for the grade. A relatively strong strike for a product of the New Orleans Mint. (PCGS# 7520)

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Auction 400 | Lot 2522 » Gold Dollars

1852-O G$1 MS62 PCGS. An intricately struck Type One gold dollar with decent luster and only a few light marks on the left obverse field. A vertical die crack spans the coronet and reaches the rim at 12 o'clock. Population: 20 in 62, 17 finer (1/06). (PCGS# 7520)

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Auction 400 | Lot 2523 » Gold Dollars

1852-O G$1 MS64 PCGS. The 52-O is generally offered with a softer strike than that which characterizes most earlier O-mint issues in the Type One Gold Dollar series. This example possesses a better than average strike, with all of the design elements displaying sharp definition. Vibrantly lustrous surfaces are a spectacular mixture of orange-gold and lime-green patination. A few minor handling marks are noted, none of which detract from the coin's fantastic eye appeal. Population: 5 in 64, 1 finer (12/05). (PCGS# 7520)

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Auction 400 | Lot 2524 » Gold Dollars

1853 G$1 MS63 PCGS. Peach-gold surfaces display bright luster and sharply struck design features. A small planchet flaw is noted between stars 8 and 9, and a few minute handling marks occur in the reverse fields. (PCGS# 7521)

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Auction 400 | Lot 2526 » Gold Dollars

1853-C G$1 AU58 NGC. Variety 8-I. This straw-gold representative exhibits significant luster near the rims, wreath, and legends. The strike is crisp, and no marks are readily evident. Only 11,515 pieces were struck, and just a slender fraction of the production persists at or above the Borderline Uncirculated level. Census: 32 in 58, 41 finer (12/05). (PCGS# 7522)

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Auction 400 | Lot 2528 » Gold Dollars

1853-O G$1 MS62 PCGS. Well struck with good luster and rich orange-gold patina. Only lightly abraded for the grade with one mentionable mark in the reverse field. O-mint Gold dollars are always much scarcer than their Philadelphia Mint counterparts. (PCGS# 7524)

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