1859-D $5 Medium D MS63 PCGS....

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Pleasing 1859-D Medium D Select Half Eagle

1859-D $5 Medium D MS63 PCGS. Variety 36-CC, identified by upright of the Medium D mintmark partly over the upright of the E in FIVE. Easily one of the finest survivors known for this elusive late-date Dahlonega half eagle issue, listed in Doug Winter's Condition Census for the issue and previously part of the Chestatee Collection offered by Heritage in August 1999, which consisted of duplicates (!) from the incomparable Duke's Creek Collection. Considered the second finest known at that time. The two small abrasions below the truncation of the bust are unmistakable pedigree markers.
Rich orange-tinged yellow-gold luster shows slight granularity but is fine and pleasing nonetheless. Slight striking softness as usual on the central devices, though each side shows few marks for the grade. A great opportunity for the dedicated Dahlonega gold lover. Population: 3 in 63, 1 finer (11/09).
Ex: Arthur Montgomery Collection; Auction '84 (Stack's session, 8/1984), lot 1351; Ed Milas; Ed Milas Collection (Stack's, 5/1995), lot 516; Numisma '95 (Stack's/RARCOA/Akers, 11/1995), lot 1469; Chestatee Collection (Heritage, 8/1999), lot 7700.(Registry values: P3)

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

Weight: 8.36 grams

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

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