1853 G$1 BG-531 MS(PCGS#10508)

The March 2012 Baltimore Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

7920

Grade

AU58

Price

546

Lot Description

1853-N Octagonal $1. BG-531. Rarity-4. Liberty Head. AU-58 (NGC). Lustrous yellow gold with orange highlights, modestly prooflike on the obverse. Solid in-hand appeal despite an apparent brief stay in circulation. A desirable Period One issue from the firm of Antoine Louis Nouizillet, in business in various connections circa 1852-1858.