1849 $5 Norris, Gregg & Norris Plain Edge MS(PCGS#10279)

Pre-Long Beach Coin Auction

Auctioneer

Goldberg Auctioneers

Lot Number

993

Grade

MS-63

Price

33,350

Lot Description

Tied for the finest graded with one similar coin at PCGS with none seen higher by either grading service! This is perhaps tied for the finest known with just one other specimen. An important early territorial issue as well, of which perhaps 100 are known, most of which in lower circulated grades. We note that NGC and PCGS combined have graded a total of 57 examples of the Plain Edge variety. The color is a bright yellow gold with substantial luster in the fields. Moderate handling marks can be seen, expected for the grade. Well struck, with the 5 thick and full on the eagle's shield. As problem free as one could hope to find of this issue. Truly an opportunity for the advanced numismatist." <BR>Estimated Value $25,000 - 35,000.