1851 G$1 MS(PCGS#7513)

Spring 2022 U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

4006

Grade

MS66

Price

10,200

Lot Description

Gem 1851 Gold Dollar Only Three Finer at CAC 1851 Gold Dollar. MS-66 (NGC). 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 peach and powder-blue color. Fully struck, expertly preserved with remarkable definition to Liberty's hair, this is simply a delight to behold. One of the finest known with just six ranked higher at NGC and only three listed finer at CAC. 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. In MS-66 (NGC) CAC the Zito specimen is solidly in the Condition Census for the issue and will please even the most discerning gold enthusiast. Provenance: From the Dr. Paul and Rosalie Zito Collection. Acquired July 26, 1996. NGC Census: 20; 6 finer. CAC Population: 12; 3 finer. PCGS# 7513. NGC ID: 25BK. Click here for certification details from NGC.