1860-D Gold Dollar. Winter 12-P, the only known dies. AU-58 (PCGS). This gold dollar offers exceptional surface quality for the elusive and challenging 1860-D issue. Satiny with even medium gold color, this example offers very sharp striking detail on Liberty’s portrait. The reverse wreath is also crisp save for an area of bluntness at the lower right, as is typical. The center on that side allows ready appreciation of all elements in the denomination 1 DOLLAR and date 1860. The obverse periphery is characteristically incomplete for the issue, with the letter U in UNITED all but absent. The offered coin is a superior representative of one of the most challenging dates in this Southern gold series. With Mint State examples exceedingly rare, the Choice AU grade from PCGS will attract significant attention from advanced Southern gold enthusiasts. PCGS# 7556. NGC ID: 25CS. PCGS Population: 10; 13 finer (MS-63 finest). From our sale of the Blue Moon Collection, Part I, March 2017 Baltimore Auction, lot 2299.
