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Scarce 1856-S Type Two Gold Dollar
AU58, Breen-6045, Double S

1856-S G$1 Type Two AU58 NGC. Breen-6045, Double S. The first S mintmark was punched too high and to the right. The 1856-S is scarce in grades above Extremely Fine. Variegated apricot and yellow-gold patina covers both sides of this AU58 specimen, and a precise strike brings out nice detail on the design features. The surfaces retain considerable luster, and are lightly marked. A couple of obverse cracks are noted.(Registry values: N1793)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25C8, PCGS# 7536, GSID# 8075)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 1.67 grams
AGW: 0.04838oz
Mintage: 24,600


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Auction Dates
September, 2008
17th-21st Wednesday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 4
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