1850-D Gold Dollar. Winter 2-C, the only known dies. MS-62 (PCGS). CAC.Offered is a truly outstanding example of a conditionally challenging Dahlonega Mint issue. While the 1850-D is notorious for displaying poor definition to the central high points, here virtually all aspects of Libertys portrait are sharply to fully rendered. In the center of the reverse, we note a full date and crisp lettering in the word DOLLAR. Peripheral detail on both sides is sharp to full and equally impressive. Modest semi-reflective tendencies are evident in the fields, wisps of reddish-rose iridescence adorning a base of inviting golden-apricot color. Exceptional quality and eye appeal for the issue, and destined for inclusion in an advanced Southern gold cabinet.One of the rarer Dahlonega Mint gold dollars, especially in grades above EF, the 1850-D was produced to the extent of just 8,382 pieces. The second edition of Q. David Bowers Guide Book of Gold Dollars</em> (2011) notes, "True</em> Mint State coins are so rare as to be virtually unobtainable." Doug Winter (Gold Coins of the Dahlonega Mint: 1838-1861</em>, 2003) adds that the 1850-D is "among the most underrated and undervalued gold dollars struck at the Dahlonega Mint." This is our first offering for a Mint State example in more than a decade, which fact further underscores the awesome condition rarity of the 1850-D gold dollar.PCGS# 7511. NGC ID: 25BH.From the A.J. Vanderbilt Collection.
