Lot 929
1845-D $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-60. Well struck and untoned. A prize rarity, which is among the finest recorded (the Bass specimen grades PCGS MS63). Evidently, this piece overshadows most examples that were known to Douglas Winter at the time he wrote his reference book, where he noted a solitary Mint State coin called "Graded MS-61 by NGC." This nicely original and well struck coin combines to make this a milestone offering for the Dahlonega Mint specialist.
Obverse with date logotype extremely close to neck truncation, notably separated from denticles below, but still close. Logotype punched more deeply into the die at the first part of the date than toward the end. Some light clash marks are observed around the eagle, particularly at the upper right of the shield. Pop 1; 4 in 61; 1 in 62; 1 in 63 (ex Bass). (PCGS # 7738) .
Estimated Value $10,000 - 12,000.
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