Lot 1359
1839 $5 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-62. This is the first year of issue of this long-running type. Design by Christian Gobrecht, the obverse after Benjamin West, reverse after John Reich and William Kneass. The engravers for the dies were Christian Gobrecht and James Barton Longacre. Here is one of the finest to survive of this date, PCGS has graded 5 as such, with 5 others graded a notch higher, and a single coin above that. As to the surfaces, they are flashy, with most of the luster retained despite minor hairlines from the past. Examination with a loupe notes just a few handling ticks, with Liberty's cheek and neck fresh and clean. Boldly struck at the centers, with minor weakness noted in the denticles on the edge. Perfect for the type collector who needs this first year date.
Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000.
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| Realized $4,945 |
