My Capstone D-Mint Coin: A Mint State 1861-D Half Eagle
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I've owned this coin since 2004, but I just recently got Todd to shoot it (at the 2013 FUN Show), so I thought I'd share it with you guys.
It's not the highest graded 1861-D half eagle, but in my opinion, it's the most original mint state 1861-D $5 that I've seen in my 30+ years as a Dahlonega specialist. The piece came from an old Lumpkin County family, was purchased by Al Adams of Gold Rush Gallery, and went directly into my collection. I feel extremely fortunate to own the piece and want to thank Al and my good friend David Patton for their help in securing the piece for me. I think Todd did a great job of capturing the coin's original surfaces.
It's not the highest graded 1861-D half eagle, but in my opinion, it's the most original mint state 1861-D $5 that I've seen in my 30+ years as a Dahlonega specialist. The piece came from an old Lumpkin County family, was purchased by Al Adams of Gold Rush Gallery, and went directly into my collection. I feel extremely fortunate to own the piece and want to thank Al and my good friend David Patton for their help in securing the piece for me. I think Todd did a great job of capturing the coin's original surfaces.
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I just checked out coin facts. Do you agree with the number 75 as the total known? What do you think are the number of true uncs known?
Just a magnificent example.
Enjoy its history!
About as close as I'l ever get to that one is the 1860-D I bought at the 2012 FUN show in PCGS MS-62.
Congrats,
Lance.
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An important coin in any condition!!
let me put it this way. I've seen an awful lot of 62s that look worse than that!
<< <i>Thats a great coin, congrats.
I just checked out coin facts. Do you agree with the number 75 as the total known? What do you think are the number of true uncs known? >>
I recently reviewed the manuscript of Doug Winter's upcoming third edition of Gold Coins of the Dahlonega Mint, 1838-1861, which estimates that 75-85 examples are known (in all grades), with 10-12 mint state pieces extant. I agree with Doug's estimates.
Thanks to all of the Forum members for the nice comments!
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<< <i>That is a great new look at that coin. The pic is superior from the one I remember you having posted in the past, assuming that is the same coin. Makes it look VERY choice for a 62, and the skin looks so meaty and nice! Thank you for sharing. A world class coin! >>
This is the first photo of the coin that I've ever posted.
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<< <i>Only a 62? Looks nicer then that! >>
Whoa! A compliment like that from fc is rarer than a 61-D in MS.
<< <i>Only a 62? Looks nicer then that! >>
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Thanks for sharing with us!
Either way, an awesome coin.
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