| Lot # | Auction | Current Bid or Hammer Price | Description |
| 987 | The Collectors' Auction - 2014 on 10/17/2014 | $425.00 |
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1855 NGC AU-55.
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Famous, or perhaps "infamous" as the toughest gold dollar type, 1855 represents an available choice in the series, with AU coins particularly desirable when they look this nice. Each side retains... |
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| 988 | The Collectors' Auction - 2014 on 10/17/2014 | $475.00 |
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1855 MS-60 details/bent.
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Courteous Collection of Early Type. Appearing at first to be a very desirable, choice example of a type-2 gold dollar, both sides display unexpectedly sharp definition for 1855 and plenty of... |
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| 1058 | The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/26/2013 | $500.00 |
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1855 NGC AU-53 CAC.
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Excellent eye-appeal for the grade derives from pleasant frosty luster and plentiful vintage patina, disturbed only by the most trivial of feathery hairlines. Lightly rubbed design elements still... |
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| 1059 | The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/26/2013 | $600.00 |
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1855 NGC AU-58.
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Gold type collectors are well aware of how rapidly the value of any type-2 dollar escalates in unc grades, which explains why the "near unc" AU-58 remains so popular. This lightly lustrous example... |
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| 868 | The Collectors' Auction 2012 on 10/05/2012 | $475.00 |
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1855 PCGS AU-55.
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A great choice for type-2 representation, the AU-55 grade will permit the new owner to have his cake and eat it too. Lustrous without any spots or stains, and reasonably well detailed aside from... |
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| 869 | The Collectors' Auction 2012 on 10/05/2012 | $675.00 |
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1855 NGC AU-58.
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Circulation handling marks mostly determine the grade, since this dollar displays very little evidence of actual wear. The surface is somewhat pale overall, but exhibits noticeable luster and a nice... |
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| 870 | The Collectors' Auction 2012 on 10/05/2012 | $6,250.00 |
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1855 PCGS MS-63.
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Blazing rocket-fast mint luster instantly elevates this type-2 example above the normal basic UNC range, and represents a highly desirable grade target for type gold collectors. Obverse fields... |
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| 778 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2012 on 07/27/2012 | $1,050.00 |
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1855 PCGS AU-58.
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There is no actual wear on either side, with the highpoints only very slightly discolored by trivial rub. However, a pair of quick, short scratches right of the portrait indicate very brief handling... |
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| 380 | The Collectors' Auction 2011 on 10/21/2011 | $575.00 |
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1855 NGC AU-55.
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Merely touched with wear, there is hardly any loss of detail to be seen on either side. Some friction accounts for the circulation rub, though a small dig in the obverse upper left field and tick on... |
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| 381 | The Collectors' Auction 2011 on 10/21/2011 | $32,000.00 |
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1855 NGC MS-66.
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The type-2 gold dollar was inaugurated in 1854, but interestingly, 1855 is probably the more common date for the type, even though both saw a very similar mintage right at three-quarters million... |
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| 989 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2011 on 07/29/2011 | $1,900.00 |
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1855 NGC MS-61.
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1855 may be the most common Type-2 gold dollar available, and coins in the MS-61 remain affordable, prior to the big price jumps seen in the next two grades. A serious die-clash is partially... |
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| 990 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2011 on 07/29/2011 | $3,500.00 |
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1855 PCGS MS-62.
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1855 is easily one of the most available Type-2 gold dollars, and frequently represents the type in collectors' sets. For this example, "18" in the date is very soft due to the production... |
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| 924 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2010 on 07/23/2010 | $500.00 |
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1855 ANACS AU-53.
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Luminous lemon-gold surfaces display only minimal luster for AU-55, attenuated just a little by minor hairlines. Heavily clashed dies have produced a full outline of Liberty's profile on the reverse. |
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| 925 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2010 on 07/23/2010 | $875.00 |
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1855 NGC AU-58.
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Many collectors have noted that for the gold dollar series, dies collided often enough that most examples display evidence of die clashes. The mint alleviated symptoms by regrinding the fields of the... |
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| 926 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2010 on 07/23/2010 | $725.00 |
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1855 NGC AU-58.
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For all intents and purposes, a mint-state coin, since neither side displays actual wear, making this the ideal type coin for a collector seeking the loftiest possible appearance for his AU-58 money. ... |
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| 927 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2010 on 07/23/2010 | $875.00 |
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1855 NGC AU-58.
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Liberty's portrait is fully outlined on the reverse due to a clashed die, efforts to lap the evidence from the obverse die has resulted in rather weakly imparted edge lettering. A nice, lustrous... |
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| 928 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2010 on 07/23/2010 | $1,600.00 |
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1855 NGC MS-61.
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What a delight to view a fully original gold coin, and one of a tougher type at that! Dusky gold patina rests undisturbed across each side, only modestly concealing some underlying luster. While... |
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| 700 | The Midwest Winter Sale on 02/12/2010 | $340.00 |
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1855 AU.
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Olive-grey patina resides in the fields and ensures a fully original aspect for this better type gold dollar. Three minor patches of greyish tone may be seen on the obverse. |
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| 701 | The Midwest Winter Sale on 02/12/2010 | $625.00 |
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1855 NGC AU-55.
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Type-2 gold dollars are popular as the most difficult type in the series, and 1855 is one of the more commonly available issues. This example features limited luster, as is usual for the type, and a... |
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| 702 | The Midwest Winter Sale on 02/12/2010 | $1,350.00 |
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1855 NGC MS-61.
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In uncirculated grade, any type-2 gold dollar displays dramatic improvement in visual appeal over about-uncirculated examples, and this one shows decent strike and luster quality. 1855 is a... |
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| 703 | The Midwest Winter Sale on 02/12/2010 | $3,400.00 |
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1855 PCGS MS-62.
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A scribble of tiny scratches behind Liberty's neck is all that prevents fully choice representation of the much tougher type-2 gold dollar. Frosty surface texture fills each side with appealing... |
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| 722 | The Collectors' Auction 2009 on 10/16/2009 | $800.00 |
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1855 NGC AU-58.
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Type-2 gold dollars have only advanced in popularity since type collecting has blossomed, and this 1855 example is graded AU-58 by NGC, suitably addressing the need of many collectors for one example.... |
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| 1058 | The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/24/2009 | $1,550.00 |
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1855 NGC MS-61.
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MS-61 is probably the perfect grade for this coin, if it is not just a trifle conservative. At arm's length, the glowing luster and corn-gold color deliver the impact of a choice grade, though closer... |
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| 876 | The Collectors' Auction 2008 on 10/17/2008 | $1,550.00 |
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1855 AU.
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Scant rub on Liberty's cheek and at three or four areas on the wreath removes consideration for a mint state grade under the strictest grading parameters, but this coin retains by far the majority of... |
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| 877 | The Collectors' Auction 2008 on 10/17/2008 | $350.00 |
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1855 AU.
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This particular lot is accompanied by its ANACS Photo Certificate showing an assigned grade of "AU50/50". A paltry number of marks are observed on its pleasing surfaces and typical clash marks are... |
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| 878 | The Collectors' Auction 2008 on 10/17/2008 | $675.00 |
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1855 NGC AU-58.
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Despite numerous micro hairlines from handling, extensive mint luster gleams from both sides of this tougher gold dollar type. Die clashing has left multiple inverted impressions on each side of the... |
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| 921 | The Collectors' Auction 2007 on 10/19/2007 | $370.00 |
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1855 XF.
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Clashed dies have imparted their footprint, more so on the reverse. This coin provides an unusually clean appearance and is perfectly original in every way. Fundamentally devoid of any distractions... |
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| 922 | The Collectors' Auction 2007 on 10/19/2007 | $1,450.00 |
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1855 NGC MS-60.
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This specimen glistens with an intense yellow-gold luster. Its satiny surfaces reveal some delicate hairlines and an interesting die break at the top corner of Liberty's coronet that extends downward... |
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| 923 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2007 on 07/27/2007 | $390.00 |
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1855 XF-45.
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A lovely yellow-gold hue dominates this sought-after Type II design. Some insignificant ticks and faint hairlines are noted. In addition, light clashing is evident on both sides. The upper loop of... |
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| 908 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2007 on 02/09/2007 | $775.00 |
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1855 NGC AU-58.
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An example from the brief three year run of this prevailing Type II Gold Dollar design. The frosty yellow-gold aspect is enhanced by the remaining ample luster. Evidence of clashed dies is... |
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| 337 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2006 on 07/21/2006 | $1,500.00 |
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1855 PCGS AU-50.
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A well-struck example of this popular Type II design exhibiting a bold date and evidence of very light clashing. A few light hairlines are evidenced, but much luster remains on surfaces that are a... |
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| 338 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2006 on 07/21/2006 | $390.00 |
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1855 AU-55.
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Struck for a short three year span, this piece is an inviting pale yellow. The planchet is slightly wavy with a few stray marks apparent. It exhibits a decent amount of design detailing, showing... |
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| 339 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2006 on 07/21/2006 | $850.00 |
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1855 NGC AU-58.
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An example of a popular Type II design, and one produced for just a three year period. A minimal number of contact ticks and hairlines are observed on the pleasing orange-gold surfaces. There is an... |
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| 983 | The Midwest Winter Sale on 02/17/2006 | $180.00 |
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1885 ANACS AU Details Net XF-40 Damaged-Bent.
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Original mint luster can still be observed around the devices on both the obverse and reverse. Other than the bend, there are no other major distractions. |
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| 984 | The Midwest Winter Sale on 02/17/2006 | $0.00 |
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1855 NGC AU-55.
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A shot AU-58 Small-Head example. The typical weak center on the reverse may prevent such a grade, but the brightness and originality certainly gives it a legitimate chance. For now, its a admirable... |
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