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1860-D Gold $1. Winter 12-P; Only Die Pair. MS-61 NGC..

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1860-D Gold $1. Winter 12-P; Only Die Pair. MS-61 NGC..
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Lot: 2170
Title: 1860-D Gold $1. Winter 12-P; Only Die Pair. MS-61 NGC..
Header: Elusive Mint State 1860-D Gold Dollar
Description: A warm honey-gold glow and an abundance of soft underlying luster greet the viewer’s eye. This important low-mintage Dahlonega date saw a production run of just 1,566 pieces, and probably only 100 to 150 pieces could be accounted for today in all grades. The majority of 1860-D gold dollars known to current collectors are EF to AU; many EF-AU gold coins owe their existence to the withdrawal of coins from circulation by the general public for hoarding during the Civil War – gold coins first, followed by silver and eventually even the lowly coppers – thus preventing extensive circulation. The present coin is placed in the NGC holder horizontally so that the top of Liberty’s portrait faces 9 o’clock; it’s simply a packaging mistake that NGC would no doubt correct. Typical striking weakness for the date on the design high points; the O in DOLLAR is weak and nearly invisible to the unaided eye. Winter’s reference on the Dahlonega Mint issues notes: “The 1860-D is the worst-struck Dahlonega gold dollar.” A bulge is seen in the obverse field at 3 o’clock, and not related to damage of any sort other than a collapsing obverse die. Probably fewer than 10 truly Mint State pieces can be accounted for today. Worth more than a casual glance. NGC Census: 5; 4 finer (MS-64 finest).
Grading Company: NGC
Gr: MS
Gr3: 61
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Pedigree: From the Anacortes Collection.