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Auction 438 | Lot 2095 » Gold Dollars

1849 G$1 Open Wreath MS64 PCGS. Large Head, with L. A precisely struck and lustrous near-Gem that has only a few faint field grazes on each side. The promise of the California gold fields created two new gold denominations in 1849, the gold dollar and double eagle, although only the former made it to circulation that year. (PCGS# 7502)

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Auction 438 | Lot 2704 » Double Eagles » High Relief Double Eagles

1907 $20 High Relief, Flat Rim--Damaged, Ex-Jewelry, Cleaned--ANACS. AU50 Details. This piece appears considerably nicer than the scary multiple ANACS caveats suggest. There is some light damage on the obverse rim at 5:30--likely a mount removal--and a mount removal is visible on the reverse at 12 o'clock. Finally, the surfaces are a bit bright, but none of those distractions succeeds in detracting significantly from the tremendous appeal of Saint-Gaudens' classic design as embodied in this coin. There are a few light scrapes in the obverse field noted under a glass, and traces of a wire rim are noted on the obverse from 7:30 to 10 o'clock. An affordable example of this numismatic classic. (PCGS# 9136)

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Auction 438 | Lot 2705 » Double Eagles » High Relief Double Eagles

1907 $20 High Relief, Flat Rim--Damaged, Cleaned--ANACS. AU53 Details. Moderately hairlined, and Liberty's body has a few distributed marks. Edge nicks are noted at 3 o'clock on the obverse, and at 1 and 6 o'clock on the reverse. The highpoints exhibit friction from brief non-numismatic handling. An affordable example of this famous single-year type, which celebrates its centennial in 2007. (PCGS# 9136)

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Auction 438 | Lot 2836 » Territorial and Fractional Gold » Territorial Gold

1855 $50 Kellogg & Co. Fifty Dollar Restrike Gem Uncirculated PCGS. Struck on September 7, 2001, with an Uncirculated mintage on that date of 100 pieces. The Uncirculated version of this restrike is much scarcer than the proofs. The initials C.H.S. are seen on both the counterstamp and on the ribbon, and refer to the California Historical Society. Struck on gold alloy from ingots recovered from the S.S. Central America. A seemingly pristine example, with exquisitely struck design elements. The frame and presentation box of issue is included, along with a colorful brochure entitled "The King of Territorial Gold Coins", a handy screwdriver for opening and closing the velvet frame, and a black screw. (PCGS# 10228)

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Auction 438 | Lot 2093 » Gold Dollars

1849 G$1 No L MS63 PCGS. A surprisingly inexpensive variety given how elusive it is, with an estimate of just 1,000 pieces for the original mintage of the No L 1849 dollars. This Select example displays lovely lustrous and strongly defined devices with a handful of abrasions on the yellow-gold surfaces. (PCGS# 7501)

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Auction 438 | Lot 2094 » Gold Dollars

1849 G$1 No L MS64 PCGS. The first dies of the gold dollar design, which differ in several ways from the 1850 and later issues. The wreath is open, Liberty's portrait is smaller, and no L is present on the design truncation. Three stars are broadly repunched. Bright yellow-gold surfaces yield pleasing luster, and exhibit sharply impressed design elements. Liberty's portrait is lightly frosted, adding to the coin's eye appeal. (PCGS# 7501)

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Auction 438 | Lot 2096 » Gold Dollars

1849 G$1 Closed Wreath MS63 PCGS. The Large Head, Closed Wreath was the last of the several design subtypes of 1849, and is scarcer than its Open Wreath predecessor. This powerfully struck and lustrous piece is free from mentionable marks. Population: 32 in 63, 48 finer (4/07). (PCGS# 7503)

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Auction 438 | Lot 2098 » Gold Dollars

1851 G$1 MS64 PCGS. Rich apricot-gold patination exudes traces of light green and tan, all of which rest upon lustrous surfaces. A sharp strike is noted, except for some minor softness on portions of the reverse date. A few inoffensive handling marks limit the grade, and the reverse is lightly clash-marked and rotated a few degrees counterclockwise. (PCGS# 7513)

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Auction 438 | Lot 2099 » Gold Dollars

1852 G$1 MS64 PCGS. Sharply struck with a rich frosty sheen over both sides, this reddish-gold near-Gem is highly attractive and seems conservatively graded by PCGS. A wispy lint mark resides between the two lowest obverse stars, but post-striking surface distractions are virtually nonexistent. (PCGS# 7517)

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Auction 438 | Lot 2101 » Gold Dollars

1852 G$1 MS64 PCGS. Satiny and well struck, with alluring mint-green and pink toning, this near-Gem gold dollar shows a few shallow, yet grade-limiting luster grazes on the reverse fields. An issue that is far scarcer than its mintage of 2 million pieces would seem to imply. (PCGS# 7517)

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Auction 438 | Lot 2102 » Gold Dollars

1852-D G$1 AU58 NGC. Variety 4-F, the only known pairing. Only the 1850-D and 1854-D issues surpass this low-mintage emission of 6,360 pieces in terms of overall rarity among Type One gold dollars. This briefly circulated representative appears to be from a similar die state to the example plated in Doug Winter's 1997 Gold Coins of the Dahlonega Mint: 1838-1861. The bridge of Liberty's nose is incomplete from die polishing, and there are moderate to heavy clash marks in the left obverse field. Winter describes this as an intermediate die state. Bright yellow-gold color envelops both sides with a somewhat subdued appearance. There are some light and moderate abrasions scattered about, but the diagnostic die scratch (as struck) in the reverse field after the A in AMERICA should not be confused for post-production contact. (PCGS# 7519)

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Auction 438 | Lot 2103 » Gold Dollars

1852-O G$1 MS61 NGC. Generally well struck, even if a trifle weak on Liberty's hair and the four lowest obverse stars. A few shallow pinscratches and trivial field marks define the grade. The 1852-O is a scarcer Type One gold dollar in Mint State. Census: 60 in 61, 67 finer (4/07). (PCGS# 7520)

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Auction 438 | Lot 2104 » Gold Dollars

1852-O G$1 MS62 PCGS. The 1852-O is the scarcest of the Type One New Orleans issues. This needle-sharp representative has a bright sun-gold appearance and fewer marks than expected of the grade. Population: 16 in 62, 18 finer (4/07). (PCGS# 7520)

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Auction 438 | Lot 2105 » Gold Dollars

1853 G$1 MS63 PCGS. Pearly golden surfaces with good detail and just some minor luster marks in the fields. Great eye appeal, especially for the grade. (PCGS# 7521)

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Auction 438 | Lot 2107 » Gold Dollars

1853 G$1 MS64 NGC. Crisply struck save for minor weakness in the centers, with lustrous yellow-gold surfaces that show a few light luster grazes. A pleasing representative of this Type One Philadelphia Mint issue. (PCGS# 7521)

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Auction 438 | Lot 2108 » Gold Dollars

1853 G$1 MS65 NGC. By 1851, with the burgeoning supplies of gold caused by the California Gold Rush, the price of silver, reckoned in terms of gold or other measures, skyrocketed past the melt value of silver dollars, which promptly disappeared from circulation. The Philadelphia Mint made enormous numbers of gold dollars in 1851-53 to attempt to compensate for the disappearing silver dollars, and accordingly beautiful Gem coins such as the present example are encountered. The yellow-gold obverse deepens to orange-gold on the reverse, and both sides show intense luster. The strike is bold, and the cumulative effect is impressive. (PCGS# 7521)

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Auction 438 | Lot 2109 » Gold Dollars

1853-O G$1 MS62 PCGS. The sharply struck design elements are complemented by yellow-gold patina with traces of lime-green. Careful evaluation beneath a loupe locates minor field grazes consistent with the grade. (PCGS# 7524)

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Auction 438 | Lot 2110 » Gold Dollars

1854 G$1 Type One MS64 PCGS. Slightly dusky amber-gold color with a touch of frosty luster characterizes this final Type One Philadelphia issue. Carefully preserved with only minor flaws evident in the fields. (PCGS# 7525)

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Auction 438 | Lot 2111 » Gold Dollars

1854 G$1 Type One MS64 PCGS. This is a pleasing near-Gem with boldly defined motifs on each side. The effulgent mint frost admirably illuminates yellow-gold surfaces that are distraction-free. The combined technical and visual attributes make this piece an ideal example of the Type One gold dollar. (PCGS# 7525)

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Auction 438 | Lot 2113 » Gold Dollars

1854 G$1 Type Two AU58 NGC. In addition to the relatively high grade for this type, the notable trait on this piece is the strong strike, especially on the date on the reverse. Generous portions of mint luster remain and, as usual, strong die clashing is seen in the fields on each side. (PCGS# 7531)

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Auction 438 | Lot 2114 » Gold Dollars

1854 G$1 Type Two MS64 PCGS. The redesigned Type Two gold dollars featured an enlargement of 2 mm over the Type One planchets, as well as the new Indian Princess Head design on the obverse. Unfortunately, the new design also juxtaposed the highpoints of each side, leading to poor striking qualities. Due to their generous mintages, the 1854 and 1855 P-mint gold dollars are those that type collectors usually turn to for a Type Two specimen of this short-lived gold dollar design. The present piece offers lustrous orange-yellow surfaces that show the typical moderate clash marks on each side. Aside from a few stray, tiny luster grazes, however, the surfaces are nearly free of distractions of any sort. PCGS has certified 61 examples finer (4/07). (PCGS# 7531)

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Auction 438 | Lot 2117 » Gold Dollars

1855 G$1 MS62 PCGS. Lovely peach and mint-green toning adorns the lustrous surfaces of this Mint State gold dollar. The striking details are typically soft on the 8 in the date, and on both of the Ls in DOLLAR. Both sides show moderate die clash marks, and minimal post-striking disturbances for the grade. (PCGS# 7532)

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Auction 438 | Lot 2118 » Gold Dollars

1855 G$1 MS62 PCGS. An almond-gold representative of this scarce Small Indian Head type. The highpoints have an occasionally hint of ruby-red toning. A few minor marks on the portrait are only apparent beneath a glass. Interesting radial reverse die cracks at 12, 3, and 8 o'clock merge between the LL in DOLLAR. (PCGS# 7532)

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Auction 438 | Lot 2119 » Gold Dollars

1855 G$1 MS64 NGC. Satiny surfaces are combined with a strike that is far finer than seen on many Type Two gold dollars and make for a pleasing example of this rare issue. In fact, as the photos show, the feathers of the headdress are individually sharp in detail, and the central DOLLAR denomination is nicely outlined with each letter well formed. The coin is sheathed in light gold toning, beneath which the luster gleams softly. Only tiny abrasions keep this from an even higher grade. The reverse shows evidence of die clashing, while on the obverse the Indian's portrait is faintly outlined in clashed "shadows" of the reverse wreath. An excellent coin for a type set. While the original mintage was sizable, precious few have survived as fine as this piece. What a treat it would be to know where this piece was secreted and through whose hands it carefully passed since 1855. (PCGS# 7532)

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Auction 438 | Lot 2121 » Gold Dollars

1856-S G$1 Type Two MS61 NGC. Normal Mintmark. A second variety exists with a widely doubled mintmark, and the current population of coins is about evenly divided between the two different reverse dies. A prooflike Mint State example, this piece is nicely detailed with excellent eye appeal created by pleasing yellow-gold color. Both sides have light hairlines that keep this piece from a higher grade. The obverse die is shattered with several die cracks in the fields, and the reverse die is lapped, with attenuated detail. (PCGS# 7536)

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