1859-D $5 Medium D MS(PCGS#8282)

The November 2011 Baltimore Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

9529

Grade

AU58

Price

5,175

Lot Description

1859-D Liberty Half Eagle. Medium D. AU-58 (PCGS). A low mintage date that records 10,366 pieces struck for the year, and from this number few survived in high grades. Orange-gold with luster in the protected areas and attractive for the surface quality and strong strike.