Lot 1574
1860-D $5 Liberty. Medium D. PCGS graded AU-58. Only 14,635 pieces struck. Nice golden toning. The coin's obverse is slightly concave in appearance with the obverse rim protecting than fields and devices. Some minor weakness can be seen, but on the reverse, where the eagle's neck feathers are compromised slightly rather than being revealed separately. But this is all, for the wings, the shield (for the most part), the legs and claws and other ornaments are quite clearly defined. On the obverse, hair curls and on the bun at the back of the head are all exemplary in their detail. Considering the usual 1860-D, the reverse is very sharp since it also has less of a concave appearance.
Since most 1860-D half eagles are heavily marked, we are pleased to see this one shows similar choice quality in the remaining 75% or greater luster that is excellent with a nice frosty sheen. Best of all, so clean is this specimen that there are no crucial marks or hairlines to use as pointers. A very scarce coin in this solid, strictly graded condition! Pop 18 (PCGS # 8286) .
Estimated Value $5,200 - 5,500.
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