Lot 647
EXTREMELY RARE CHOICE MS 63 1859-S GOLD DOLLAR. PCGS graded MS-63. Better than the examples offered in the recent Harry Bass, Jr. holdings, this choice piece is clearly one of the very finest known of the date. The surfaces are superb for the grade, with satiny luster in the fields and well struck devices on both sides. The bold S Mintmark is large, with the "S" punch larger than those used for the date. There are some very faint lines in the fields, probably from handling, and we note a bit of copper toning starting to form in the fields. Identifiable by a tiny tick mark on Liberty's nose, near her eye. PCGS has only graded 2 coins this high, with a single coin graded higher, similar at NGC, which has graded 2 this high, with 2 higher. Obviously, this date is extremely rare in mint state, and a choice coin is an event not to be missed. If you are a serious gold dollar date collector, then here is a coin you should buy, regardless of the price. A better one will likely not be available.
Estimated Value $13,000 - 15,000.
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| Realized $9,775 |
