1849-D Gold Dollar ($1)

Dahlonega gold with a wonderfully original look - lemon-gold surfaces with all the luster you could hope for from a 58. The strike is pleasing for this branch mint issue, with bold stars, sharp hair detail, and a fully legible wreath and mintmark. Tons of flash persists throughout, and only the lightest friction on the high points separates it from Mint State. CAC-approved and housed in a PCGS Gold Shield holder.