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1911-D NGC MS-61.
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Description:
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As the lowest mintage regular issue from the esteemed Indian eagle series, any 1911-D is certainly worthy of note, though of course other dates suffered much higher attrition rates (namely the 1920-S and 1930-S), and are more valuable. The eye appeal of this example seems considerably stronger than the MS-61 grade assigned by NGC, so closer examination is necessary to discover what may have prevented the graders from considering a higher assessment. Under magnification, three or four shallow little scratches do appear on Liberty's cheek, there is a patch of grey tone at her temple, likely the remnant of a grease stain, and a carbon spot appears above "E" on the headband, but otherwise, this is a refreshingly clean coin. Lovely mint luster sweeps gently through the fields, unimpeded by friction or luster grazes. Considering the steep rise in value from MS-60 through MS-62, the gold specialist should certainly consider the potential upgrade opportunity offered by this very pretty coin.
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Low Estimate:
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$3,500.00 |
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High Estimate:
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$5,000.00 |
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Lot Status:
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Bidding has been closed for this lot. |
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Hammered Price: |
$10,000.00
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Price Realized:
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$11,500.00 |
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Price history for items of the same classification:
| Lot # | Auction | Current Bid or Hammer Price | Description |
| 1078 | The Collectors' Auction - 2014 on 10/17/2014 | $12,750.00 |
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1911-D NGC MS-62.
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Mintage: 30,100. 69 graded MS-62, 21 higher at NGC. Although not a key to the Saint-Gaudens series, 1911-D certainly holds key status for all the other gold series, and presuming resubmissions as... |
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| 1218 | The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/26/2013 | $2,900.00 |
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1911-D NGC AU details/improperly cleaned.
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Mike Wrinkle Collection. Excluding the impossible dates for the series, 1911-D is the premier semi-key for the Indian eagle series, with a paltry mintage of 30,100 mostly responsible for the lack of... |
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| 1219 | The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/26/2013 | $18,250.00 |
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1911-D NGC MS-62+.
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80 graded MS-62, 26 higher at NGC. A stunning victory for the consignor, this key 1911-D came out of his uncertified collection and immediately registered a grade of MS-62+ at NGC, placing it... |
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| 965 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2012 on 07/27/2012 | $1,800.00 |
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1911-D PCGS AU-53.
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As one of the most difficult keys to the popular Indian eagle series, a 1911-D in any grade will command some significant attention. PCGS has assessed this lustrous example as grading AU-53, and that... |
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| 1136 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2010 on 07/23/2010 | $1,700.00 |
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1911-D NGC AU-53.
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1911-D is obviously the well-known key to the quarter-eagle series, yet many collectors forget that it is also a semi-key in the Indian eagle series. Small increments in grade become important around... |
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