1856-D $2.50 MS(PCGS#7779)

The Summer 2022 Global Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

6065

Grade

AU58

Price

144,000

Lot Description

Legendary 1856-D Liberty Quarter Eagle Rarity Among the Finest Known 1856-D Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter 20-N, the only known dies. AU-58 (PCGS). CAC. Offered is a Condition Census survivor from this fabled low mintage year in the Dahlonega Mint quarter eagle series. Close inspection reveals intermingled pale silver highlights that enhance an already pleasing appearance. The satin luster is nearly complete throughout and the strike is suitably bold for an issue that Doug Winter (2013) describes as "the worst struck Dahlonega quarter eagle." The eye appeal and exceptional preservation make this an important coin for advanced Southern gold specialists. With CAC approval at the PCGS AU-58 grade level, this example offers the finest in technical quality and eye appeal that many bidders will ever have the opportunity to compete for. We anticipate a strong realized price when our auctioneer finally hammers this coin to its new owner. Provenance: Ex Leon Farmer; Hancock and Harwell; Duke's Creek Collection; Heritage's sale of the Chestatee Collection (Duke's Creek duplicates), August 1999 ANA Signature Auction, lot 7659; Bob Harwell and Jeff Garrett; Alabama collection; North Georgia Collection; our sale of the Georgia Peach Collection, August 2015 Chicago ANA Auction, lot 10197. PCGS Population: 5; 2 finer (MS-62 finest). CAC Population: 3; 1. PCGS# 7779. NGC ID: 25J9. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Click here to see Coins in Motion.[“Coins]