The Collectors' Auction 2010
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Lot Title:
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1856-S ANACS (Holder Cracked) AU-55.
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Description:
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In other series, especially silver, 1856-S is recognizable as a somewhat better date, while in the double eagle series... not so much, especially since a hoard turned up on the S.S. Central America. Indeed, it is now a common date overall. This example boasts plenty of lemon-gold luster and practically complete detail despite ten points of wear, but the obverse appearance is marred by a lengthy scratch that begins at the forehead follows the portrait down below the chin. Cataloger's note: the small ANACS holder is heavily cracked and its integrity compromised.
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Low Estimate:
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$1,500.00 |
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High Estimate:
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$1,800.00 |
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Lot Status:
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Bidding has been closed for this lot. |
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Hammered Price: |
$1,500.00
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Price Realized:
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$1,725.00 |
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Price history for items of the same classification:
| Lot # | Auction | Current Bid or Hammer Price | Description |
| 997 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2014 on 07/18/2014 | $2,900.00 |
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1856-S NGC AU-55.
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At one time a difficult issue within the double-eagle series, influx of 1856-S examples from the S.S. Central America greatly increased availability, though the date remains popular and valuable... |
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| 922 | The Collectors' Auction 2010 on 10/15/2010 | $3,025.00 |
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Two 1856-S PCGS XF-45 (green label).
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An interesting dichotomy in appearance is all the more magnified because PCGS has handed out identical grades in identical green-label holders for this pair of 1856-S double eagles, yet the could... |
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| 1223 | The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/24/2009 | $1,200.00 |
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1856-S PCGS Genuine.
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PCGS indicates that this AU-50 coin was cleaned, though that seems an arguable assessment by comparison to worse coins in their own holders. The cleaning is generally inoffensive, and 75% of the... |
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| 559 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2006 on 07/21/2006 | $5,000.00 |
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1856-S NGC MS-61.
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A worthy example of this Type I Coronet Double Eagle from the San Francisco Branch Mint. The lustrous surfaces emanate a rich, gold hue. Some light hairlines are evident, as are some insignificant... |
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