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1856-S/S G$1 FS-501 MS64 NGC. CAC....

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1856-S/S Gold Dollar, MS64
Sole S-Mint Type Two Issue

1856-S/S G$1 FS-501 MS64 NGC. CAC. The well-known repunched mintmark variety, first reported by Walter Breen in 1959. The mintmark was initially entered too far northeast, relative to the knot of the ribbon, and was also entered with a strong tilt to the left. The first mintmark impression was light and partial, and likely inadvertent.

The 1856-S is significant as the sole Type Two issue from the San Francisco Mint, and was also the final issue of the type from any facility. The mintage of 24,600 pieces is a fraction of the Philadelphia production of the design. The high relief of the portrait typically caused portions of the date to be softly brought up, but the present near-Gem is fully struck, unusual for the type. The lime-green and peach-gold toning is both original and highly attractive. Three lengthy radial obverse die cracks add further interest.
Ex: Sweet Collection; Palm Beach Signature (Heritage, 3/2005), lot 6813; Charleston Collection (Heritage, 6/2008), lot 1777.
From The Collection of Edwin J. Mantooth Bowers.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25C8, Variety PCGS# 145703, Base PCGS# 7536, Greysheet# 351835)

Weight: 1.67 grams

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

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2015 April 22 - 26 CSNS US Coins Signature Auction - Chicago #1219 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
April, 2015
22nd-26th Wednesday-Sunday
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Sold on Apr 23, 2015 for: $37,600.00
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