Stack's Bowers Galleries

August 2023 Global Showcase Auction  –  14 - 21 August 2023

Stack's Bowers Galleries, August 2023 Global Showcase Auction

Live Sessions: Ancient and World Coins, Currency

Part A: Mo, 14.08.2023, from 6:00 PM CEST
Part B: Tu, 15.08.2023, from 6:00 PM CEST
Part D: Tu, 15.08.2023, from 6:00 PM CEST
Part 2: Tu, 15.08.2023, from 9:00 PM CEST
Part C: Tu, 15.08.2023, from 10:00 PM CEST
Part 3: We, 16.08.2023, from 5:00 PM CEST
Part 4: We, 16.08.2023, from 7:00 PM CEST
Part 5: We, 16.08.2023, from 10:00 PM CEST
Part 6: Th, 17.08.2023, from 12:00 AM CEST
Part E: Th, 17.08.2023, from 6:00 PM CEST
Part 7: Th, 17.08.2023, from 8:00 PM CEST
Part 8: Fr, 18.08.2023, from 5:00 PM CEST
Part 9: Sa, 19.08.2023, from 1:00 AM CEST
Part 10: Sa, 19.08.2023, from 5:00 PM CEST
Part F: Mo, 21.08.2023, from 4:00 PM CEST
The auction is closed.

Description

1851 Gold Dollar. MS-66 (PCGS). CAC.
An appealing, conditionally rare example of the first design type in the United States Mint's circulating gold dollar series. Lustrous and satiny surfaces remain pristine beneath a glass and exhibit a pleasing blend of reddish-rose and green-gold color. Fully struck, expertly preserved with remarkable definition on Liberty's hair, this is simply a delight to behold. Struck at a time of high mintages due to the great influx of California gold, the 1851 was produced to the extent of 3,317,671 pieces and is ideal for type collections. While Mint State survivors are plentiful by the standards of this series, most collectors will have to settle for a coin that grades no finer than MS-64. Gems in MS-65 are scarce in an absolute sense, while anything finer is undeniably rare.
PCGS# 7513. NGC ID: 25BK.
PCGS Population: 33; 22 finer (MS-68+ finest).

Estimate: $7800

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Price realized 5'500 USD
Starting price 1 USD
Estimate 7'800 USD
The auction is closed.
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