1859-D Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter 22-N, the only known dies. AU-58+ (PCGS). Nearly Mint State preservation and an impressive provenance set this rare coin apart from the majority of 1859-D quarter eagles in numismatic hands. Vivid medium gold surfaces with a touch of pale orange-apricot, both sides also sport lively mint luster in a satin to semi-prooflike finish. The strike is suitably bold by Dahlonega Mint standards with most features sharp and the only significant softness confined to the high points of the eagle around the shield. Among the 175 or so coins believed extant (per <em>PCGS CoinFacts</em>), EF and low end AU grades are typical for the 1859-D. Demand for truly high quality survivors such as that offered here far outstrips supply, especially given this issues historical significance as the final Dahlonega Mint quarter eagle. Just shy of Condition Census, this impressive numismatic rarity is sure to see spirited bidding from advanced Southern gold enthusiasts. PCGS# 7789. NGC ID: 25JM. PCGS Population: 2; 14 finer (MS-62 finest). From B. Max Mehls sale of the William Cutler Atwater Collection, June 1946, lot 2058; our (Stacks) sale of the Harold L. Bareford Collection of United States Gold Coins, December 1978, lot 101.
