1856-D G$1 AU58 PCGS. Variety 8-K....

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1856-D Gold Dollar, AU58
An Important Key Date

1856-D G$1 AU58 PCGS. Variety 8-K. The only known dies. The 1856-D gold dollar, from a scant mintage of 1,460 pieces, is always in great demand as a key to the series. PCGS and NGC combined have certified only 80 examples, mostly in Extremely Fine and About Uncirculated grades. A mere six Mint State coins have been seen by each service.
Variegated peach-gold and mint-green patina compete for territory on both sides of this near-Mint State specimen, each of which displays a good amount of luster. Its strike is somewhat better than usually seen on the issue; all letters in LIBERTY are strong, as are most of the wreath elements, including the bow knot that is often weak. On the other hand, the U in UNITED and 5 in the date exhibit characteristic weakness, and the O in DOLLAR is filled, as typical. Light circulation marks are visible over each side, the most notable being a pinscratch on the left obverse. All in all, this is a nice representative of this key-date issue. Population: 13 in 58, 6 finer (11/11).(Registry values: N4719)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25CC, PCGS# 7543, Greysheet# 8074)

Weight: 1.67 grams

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

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