1854-D $5 Weak D MS(PCGS#98258)

June 2020 U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

1238

Grade

XF45

Price

2,040

Lot Description

1854-D Liberty Head Half Eagle. Weak D. EF-45 (PCGS). CAC. A beautiful example with dominant khaki-gold hues and hints of pale peach in the protected areas. Considerably luster glows from around the devices and the surfaces are overall free from distracting abrasions. The superior aesthetic and technical quality is confirmed by a green CAC sticker. With a relatively generous mintage of 56,143 pieces, the 1854-D numbers among the more readily obtainable Dahlonega Mint half eagles in today's market. It shares this distinction with such other issues as the 1843-D and 1845-D, although all three of these dates are rarer than the 1853-D. As well, the typical 1854-D in numismatic hands is a survivor from appreciable time spent in circulation, with most such pieces grading VF or low EF. This Choice EF is a charming example from this popular and challenging Southern coinage facility and would serve as a highlight in an advanced collection of Dahlonega gold. Provenance: From the Francesca Collection. PCGS# 98258. NGC ID: 25UL. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA.