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1870-S G$1 MS64 NGC. CAC....

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1870-S Gold Dollar, MS64
Appealing and Underrated

1870-S G$1 MS64 NGC. CAC. Most 1870-S issues are important rarities. The 1870-S half dime is unique; as is the 1870-S three dollar. There are only approximately ten 1870-S Seated dollars; and most other 1870-S gold coins are rare in high grade save for the double eagle, minted in plentitude. Augustus Heaton wrote in his 1893 treatise on mintmarks that "the San Francisco [gold dollar] issues are seven: 1854, '56, '57, '58, '59, '60, and '70, all being obtainable but the latter, which is excessively rare and the only one of the gold dollar mintmarks which we do not possess."

The 1870-S was the last gold dollar issue struck at a branch mint, and the only one after 1860. Garrett and Guth point out that examples of the 1870-S were bringing upwards of $100 "at the start of the 20th century, when common dates brought less than double face value." This near-Gem shows both the mintmark and the large date prominent in comparison to the design elements. Save for a light horizontal line in the right obverse field, neither side shows any singular mentionable contact. The strike is bold and the eye appeal is commanding. Census: 2 in 64, 2 finer. CAC: 3 in 64, 3 finer (6/22)
Ex: Fairfax Collection; Central States Signature (Heritage, 4/2013), lot 4445.(Registry values: N4719)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25D7, PCGS# 7570, Greysheet# 8087)

Weight: 1.67 grams

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

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Auction Info

2022 August 22 - 28 US Coins Signature® Auction #1348 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
August, 2022
22nd-28th Monday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 9
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Sold on Aug 26, 2022 for: $11,100.00
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