Lot 1354
1834 $5 Classic Head. Plain 4. NGC graded MS-64. As a type coin this is an important and available date, even in this delightful state of preservation. Note the mint fresh luster in the fields and satiny face on Liberty. Well struck too, with full radial lines on each star, but some trivial central weakness is noted on Liberty's curls and the reverse shield and feather tips. Unlike most examples of this date, the fields and devices show very few signs of handling, normally these are found pretty baggy, and to obtain a near gem is well worth the premium over lower grades. NGC has graded 44 this high, with 5 graded higher. Hence, this is about as high a grade as one could expect to find, a notch higher and the price goes way up, and far fewer are known. Take time to view this lovely golden jewel and see if its the coin for you.
Estimated Value $9,000 - 11,000.
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| Realized $7,475 |
