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Low Mintage, Rare 1855-D Gold Dollar, AU58

1855-D G$1 AU58 NGC. Variety 7-J. This is the scarcer of two known varieties of 1855-D gold dollars, and the present piece, formerly graded AU58 PCGS, and offered as lot 7626 in our 1999 ANA sale, is the finest of only 11 different auction appearances of the 7-J die combination that have appeared in our sales since 1993.
The scant mintage of 1,811 pieces and its very low survival rate makes the 1855-D gold dollar rare in all grades. NGC and PCGS have certified a little over 90 coins in all levels of preservation, a number of which are likely resubmissions. A mere 10 of these are Mint State, none finer than MS64.
The near-Mint State example in the present offering is therefore the highest grade that is likely to be encountered by most collectors. Rich orange-gold coloration splashed with powder-blue and lilac occupies both sides, each of which displays considerable luster and is minimally abraded. A well directed strike imparts strong definition to the design elements, including all of the letters in LIBERTY. Only the 8 in the date reveals the usual strike weakness. Census: 14 in 58, 6 finer (11/09).
Ex: 1999 ANA (Heritage, 8/1999), lot 7626 as AU58 PCGS.(Registry values: N7079)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25C6, PCGS# 7534, GSID# 8072)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 1.67 grams
AGW: 0.04838oz
Mintage: 1,811

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