1859-D $5 Medium D MS61 PCGS. Winter 44-HH. ...

Description

1859-D Liberty Five, MS61
Important Condition Rarity

1859-D $5 Medium D MS61 PCGS. Winter 44-HH. The 1859-D has one of the lowest mintages among all Dahlonega Mint half eagles -- only 10,366 pieces were struck. The issue is rare in any grade, with most examples grading Very Fine to About Uncirculated. Mint State examples are extremely rare -- PCGS has certified only 14 coins in all Uncirculated grades combined (1/25). While the Medium D variety is more available in Mint State than its Large D counterpart (just two Uncirculated Large D pieces exist), Mint State examples remain challenging regardless of variety. This MS61 example displays bright, semireflective fields over both sides, each of which show rich, reddish-gold color. The central areas and peripheral stars are softly struck, a usual characteristic of this Dahlonega issue. A few shallow field marks apparently account for the grade, which might be conservative. Population: 5 in 61, 9 finer (12/24).
Ex: Summer FUN Signature (Heritage, 7/2009), lot 1569; Pittsburgh Signature (Heritage, 10/2011), lot 4924. (Registry values: P3)
From The Ron L. Cates Collection.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25VD, PCGS# 8282, Greysheet# 9030)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 8.36 grams
AGW: 0.27oz
Mintage: 10,366

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