Lot 640
1857-D $1 Gold Indian. NGC graded AU-58. Struck from the usual bright yellow gold familiar to those who know the Dahlonega Mint coins. Light surface ticks from very brief circulation. As usual, the upper reverse is a bit weak (compare with the two offered in the October 1999 Harry Bass sale, which exhibit the same weakness from a light die crack there). Per Breen, "grade by surfaces" as most are poorly struck, this one better than most with sharp details on the obverse, and only moderate weakness on the reverse. Just 3,533 struck in all, most of which are found in grades far lower than offered here. Overall, this could qualify as mint state, given what has been shown to us in holders recently.
Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000.
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| Realized $4,600 |
