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The Midwest Summer Sale 2014
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1911-D NGC MS-62. 1911-D NGC MS-62.
Lot Title: 1911-D NGC MS-62.
Description: Mintage: 72,500. For the simple fact that more collectors pursue quarter-eagle Indians as a collection, the 1911-D in that series proves to be a well-known key, although it happens to represent a very challenging date within the $5.00 series as well. Indeed, only the scarce 1909-O and rare 1929 present greater challenges to collectors interested in completing five-dollar Indians in mint-state. Choice examples routinely exceed expectations at auction, and one can offer a very strong argument that the present example, graded MS-62 by NGC, has been undergraded by about a full point. Sandy-textured surfaces present moderately strong luster, and hands-down the strike is about as detailed as one will ever find for the date. While it is true that coins of this rarity are often "prettied up" and presented for certification multiple times in hopes of a more lenient grade, this is a brand new example to the census, having been plucked out of the consignor's raw collection and immediately sent to (only) NGC exactly once. Thus, the delightful vintage quality has been wholly retained in the form of deeply saturated royal gold color, and no attempt has been made to alter the faint greyish patches of patina seen on the reverse fields. A genuine treasure, and one of the highlights of the auction, bringing with it contention for the Scotsman Cataloger's Choice award. (PCGS# 008521)
Low Estimate: $15,000.00
High Estimate: $18,000.00
Lot Status: Bidding has been closed for this lot.
Hammered Price: $16,000.00
Price Realized: $18,400.00
1911-D NGC MS-62.
1911-D NGC MS-62.

Price history for items of the same classification:
Lot #AuctionCurrent Bid or Hammer PriceDescription
1085The Collectors' Auction 2013 on 10/18/2013$1,700.00
1911-D AU details.
New World Estate. Although lightly cleaned, it is possible this key 1911-D half-eagle could get certified successfully, and the minor hairlines scattered about are hardly distracting at all. The...
1175The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/26/2013$4,400.00
1911-D PCGS AU-58.
Every bit as attractive as any low-end mint-state survivor, the AU-58 grade benefits from pleasing, original patina and surprisingly sharp definition for an issue often found softly produced. The...
923The Midwest Summer Sale 2012 on 07/27/2012$1,700.00
1911-D NGC AU-55.
The third most difficult of the three keys to the series, 1911-D jumps very quickly in value in UNC grades over the assigned AU-55. The mintmark looks quite faint at arm's length, but shows up easily...
1128The Midwest Summer Sale 2011 on 07/29/2011$3,500.00
1911-D ANACS MS-60.
For Indian gold, the date 1911-D has notoriety as the key to the quarter-eagle series, and the third key to the half-eagle series. ANACS has carefully supplied an opinion of MS-60, and for a...
1092The Midwest Summer Sale 2010 on 07/23/2010$750.00
1911-D AU details/cleaned.
Some cachet is afforded the 1911-D half-eagle because of its much scarcer little sister, but it is a rather common issue in the series. This glossy example is hairlined from a modest cleaning, yet...
832The Midwest Winter Sale on 02/12/2010$600.00
1911-D XF.
A better date in any grade, 1911-D is the third key to the series in all grades up through the lower uncirculated levels. This example displays some wear and no luster, suggesting an XF assessment. ...
936The Midwest Winter Sale 2009 on 02/13/2009$985.00
1911-D NGC AU-53 Golden Gate Collection.
Some stray particles adhere to the reverse, and a tinge of greyish-buff patina occupies part of the margin, especially on the reverse. From the Golden Gate Collection.6
1084The Midwest Summer Sale 2007 on 07/27/2007$1,550.00
1911-D NGC AU-58.
With a paltry recorded mintage of only 72,500 pieces, it has the second lowest mintage for the entire series. This particular specimen possesses much of its original luster on its surfaces. With its...

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