The Midwest Summer Sale 2006
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Please Note: A 15% Buyers' Premium is added to the hammer price of all lots in this sale.
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Lot Title:
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1859-D PCGS AU-55.
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Description:
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A notable rarity within the production years of Quarter Eagles from the Dahlonega, Georgia Branch Mint. The diminutive number extant of this the small mintage (2,244) of this date makes the possibility of its acquisition an important opportunity. It was the last year this denomination was minted in Dahlonega. This specimen displays a rich yellow-gold surface quality with a significant amount of luster still present. Mildly hairlined, with a few random contact ticks observed. The usual soft detail definition occurs in the hair curls above Liberty's ear and the Eagle's right leg features, but all in all, it is an above average strike for this date.
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Low Estimate:
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$6,000.00 |
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High Estimate:
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$6,750.00 |
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Lot Status:
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Bidding has been closed for this lot. |
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Hammered Price: |
$6,000.00
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Price Realized:
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Price history for items of the same classification:
| Lot # | Auction | Current Bid or Hammer Price | Description |
| 956 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2010 on 07/23/2010 | $3,700.00 |
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1859-D MS-60 Details/cleaned.
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Dahlonega struck its last coins in 1859, and the quarter-eagle is rare in any grade, with few survivors extant from a low emission of 2,244 pieces. This is a really well struck example which retains... |
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