1854-D Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Winter 18-N, the only known dies. AU-55 (PCGS).
Offered is a very well preserved survivor of this low mintage, key date rarity in the Southern gold series. Bright yellow-gold surfaces exhibit subtle pale orange overtones. Ample satin to semi-reflective finish remains and the overall definition is bold for this challenging issue. Free of significant marks, the most useful provenance marker is a shallow planchet drift mark (as made) that bisects star 1, the tip of Liberty's bust and, to a lesser extent, the date. Not all that far from Condition Census per Doug Winter's 2013 listing, this remarkable quarter eagle is among the most significant offerings from this outstanding Dahlonega Mint gold collection. It is among the most attractive coins for the issue that we have ever offered and will certainly find its way into another advanced cabinet.
PCGS# 7771. NGC ID: 25HZ.
PCGS Population: 5; 15 finer, just five of which are Mint State (MS-63 finest).
From Heritage's CSNS Signature Auction of April 2012, lot 5217; Heritage's Houston Signature Auction of November 2012, lot 4773; our sale of the Georgia Peach Collection, August 2015 Chicago ANA Auction, lot 10195.