1854-D Gold Dollar. Winter 6-H, the only known dies. MS-61 (NGC). Offered is a Mint State condition rarity, a Dahlonega Mint gold dollar that is scarce even in well worn condition. Vivid color in a blend of deep olive and rose-orange is seen on highly attractive surfaces. The luster is superior for the issue with a satiny texture and a touch of characteristic granularity. A few isolated features are a tad soft, but in general we note bold to sharp striking detail, significantly so for a product of the Georgia branch mint. Minimally marked for the grade with abundant eye appeal, even the finest Southern gold collection would be enhanced by this lovely coin.<p>The 1854-D is one of the most elusive Dahlonega Mint gold dollars, ranking fourth in overall and third in high grade rarity in this mintmarked series per Doug Winter in the 2003 edition of <em>Gold Dollars of the Dahlonega Mint: 1838-1861</em>. The mintage is 2,935 pieces, and the extant population is probably on the order of 100 to 200 coins. Mint State survivors are very much in the minority; their market appearances are usually separated by years confirming the significance of this offering.
