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1885 $1 G
OLD
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NDIAN
Enlargement
1849
1885
.
PCGS graded MS-67 PQ.
CAC APPROVED.
This
is an very scarce Type 3 gold dollar, the original mintage
totaling just 11,156 pieces. An exceptionally well-preserved
survivor, both sides of this coin are Superb in quality with
no distracting blemishes to report. The satiny, honey-gold
surfaces exhibit sharp striking detail, which is not always
the case on these later gold dollars. Also, there is a hint of
reflectivity, but not quite enough to qualify for a Prooflike
rating.
Pop 14; 1 finer in 68
. (
PCGS # 7586
)
Estimated Value ........................................ $5,000 - 5,500
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1850
1885
.
NGC graded MS-64
. Fully struck with a vibrant reflec-
tive finish in the reverse field, the obverse is lightly frosted Both
sides also exhibit traces of pale red-orange patina. From an
original mintage of just 11,156 business strikes. (
PCGS #
7586
)
Estimated Value ................................................... $800 - 850
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IED
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OR
F
INEST
1889 $1 G
OLD
Enlargement
1851
1889
.
PCGS graded MS-68. PQ.
CAC APPROVED.
From the final year of the denomination, this date saw a
paltry 28,950 business strikes produced. Many Gem exam-
ples of the 1889 date are extant as few were ever released
into actual circulation. Oddly enough, an XF or AU example
is probably much scarcer than a Gem specimen. We note
that just three other examples of the date have been certi-
fied MS-68 by PCGS. Splendid reddish-orange surfaces are
vividly toned over smooth, vibrant, softly frosted luster. A
boldly defined Superb Gem with exceptional eye appeal.
Pop 4; none finer at PCGS.
(
PCGS # 7590
)
Estimated Value .................................... $15,000 - 16,000
$2.50 G
OLD
$2 . 50 Capped Bus t
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NCIRCULATED
1802 Q
UARTER
E
AGLE
1852
1802, BD-1, Rarity 4.
PCGS graded MS-62
.
PQ.
John
Dannreuther refers to this the "Spiked Shield" variety for
the diagonal die line from the left corner of the shield to the
eagle's wing. The die line actually pierces the left wing and
continues about half way across. BD-1 is the most common
variety of 1802 quarter eagles, yet it is estimated only
about 90 to 120 examples are known in all grades. Another
variety, BD-3, also has a similar die line from the left shield
corner, but on BD-3 it is vertical instead of diagonal, joining
the ribbon between the B and U of PLURIBUS. Lovely
antique-gold surfaces create excellent eye appeal on each
side of this piece. Some mint-made adjustment marks are
noted on the obverse rims, and typical striking softness is
detected at the central regions of each side. Both sides are
lightly abraded, explaining the assigned grade.
Pop 4; 8
finer in 63.
(
PCGS # 7650
)
Estimated Value .................................... $40,000 - 45,000
1853
1802. BD-1, Rarity 4.
Sharpness of Fine, holed and sol-
dered on the reverse.
An affordable "filler" example of this
early gold type.
Estimated Value ................................................... $500 - 600
