Lot 2247
1840-O $5 Gold Liberty. NGC graded AU-55. Narrow Mill. A well struck example of this first year of issue of Gobrecht's Coronet Head design from the New Orleans Mint. Known to come in both Narrow Mill and Broad Mill formats, the Narrow Mill is the more common variety. Close inspection with a loupe will reveal the surfaces are micro-abraded, giving the coin a shimmering appearance. Only 35,500 were produced of this variety and survivors rarely are encountered above choice AU.
Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,400.
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| Realized $2,185 |
