1849-D G$1 MS(PCGS#7507)

1849-D G$1 MS (PCGS#7507)

Winter 2022 U.S. Coins Auction

Lot Description: 1849-D Gold Dollar. Winter 1-A. MS-61 (NGC). A delightful example of this historic and eagerly sought Dahlonega Mint issue. Both sides sport vivid medium gold color with blushes of olive in the centers that come into view when the surfaces turn away from direct lighting. Lustrous with a satiny texture, the strike is uncommonly full by the standards of the issuing mint and the appearance is nearly smooth enough to suggestive a higher grade. Extremely popular for mintmarked type purposes, the 1849-D is the premier gold dollar from the Dahlonega Mint. It is also the most frequently encountered in numismatic circles, its first year status undoubtedly resulting in a higher rate or survival compared to those of later date D-Mint gold dollars. Even so, Mint State examples such as this are rare in an absolute sense and enjoy strong demand among both mintmarked type collectors and Southern gold enthusiasts. Provenance: From the Whytecliffe Collection. PCGS# 7507. NGC ID: 25BD. Click here for certification details from NGC.