1853-D Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter 17-N, the only known dies. AU-50 (PCGS). CAC. A suitably bold coin in a lightly circulated 1853-D $2.50, the sharpest detail is reserved for Libertys portrait and, on the reverse, the recesses of the eagles neck, wings and the shield on its breast. Soft golden-apricot color throughout, the surfaces are satiny in texture with plenty of luster remaining. Attractively original survivors of this low mintage issue are elusive in all grades, as confirmed by limited population figures at CAC. PCGS# 7768. NGC ID: 25HW. PCGS Population: 11; 31 finer, just 12 of which are Mint State (MS-62 finest). CAC Population: 1; 8. From Heritages FUN Signature Auction of January 2019, lot 5546.
