Photo Denom Date Grade TPG Variety GFRC Rating Price Description Buy
Gold G$2.5 1859 Gold G$2.5 1859
Liberty 		MS62 PCGS
36550439 		Type 2
 Choice SOLD
$2250 		New Reverse, Brilliant Frosted Luster, Yellow-Gold, Complete Strike, Lizard King Collection. The years 1859 through 1861 brought a reverse design hub change for $2.5 Liberty gold. The earlier (Old or Type 1) has and "oval" O in OF while the later (New or Type 2) has a "rounded" O. Mintage for the 1859 date is reported at 39,364 with the New Reverse being the more available of the transitional die variety pair. This example in accurately graded with brilliant frosted luster that sparkles under a light source. Coloration is uniform yellow-gold while the strike is fully executed. A few micro-ticks in the fields are consistent with the certified grade. Another Lizard King duplicate that deserves careful review given the premium quality. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder. December 1969