1854-S Gold Dollar. MS-62 (PCGS).；Fully struck with delightful satin luster, this is an exceptionally well preserved and attractive coin in an 1854-S gold dollar. Otherwise orange-gold in color, both sides possess lovely iridescent peripheral highlights in reddish-rose. The San Francisco Mint commenced coinage operations in 1854 with a mintage of 364,866 coins of all denominations. Reflecting commercial needs at the time, much of this output was comprised of double eagles (141,468 coins). The 1854-S gold dollar, on the other hand, was produced to the extent of just 14,632 pieces. Attrition through circulation was high, and today only a handful of Mint State survivors are known. This is one of the finest that we have handled in recent memory, a premium quality coin for the assigned grade that is worthy of the strongest bid.；From our (Stacks) session of Auction 82, August 1982, lot 320. Lot tag included.
