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Sale 28
Pre-Long Beach Coin Auction
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Lot 1708 |
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1860 Liberty Seated Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 58. Light contact marks appear in the unprotected areas of the fields. In an old green holder. Population of 3 in this grade (PCGS # 7003) .
Estimated Value $700 - 800.
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$1,438 |
Lot 1709 |
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1860 Liberty Seated Dollar. PCGS graded MS-62 PQ. A sharp and blast white specimen. Lustrous and satiny fields with strongly contrasting frosty devices. Some light hairlines are evident in the fields but abrasions are minimal and this coin is of "premium quality" for the grade. There were 217,600 silver dollars struck at the Philadelphia Mint in 1860, making this issue one of the more available issues. A date that is more available in near-gem and gem grades than other No Motto issues but actually scarcer overall than the common 1859-O and 1860-O. PCGS has graded 12 in MS-62, 18 in MS-63, 29 in MS-64, 3 in MS-65 and a single MS-66 as finest (PCGS # 6949) .
Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,800.
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Lot 1710 |
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1860-O Liberty Seated Dollar. PCGS graded MS-63. A bright white blazer with a mixture of frosty and satiny textures. A thin curved scratch to the right of stars 5 to 7 and a reed mark by star 10 are the only misplaced obverse marks to mention. Several scuffs and abrasions on the reverse but this is overshadowed by the flash of the lustrous surfaces. A mint-made planchet defect exists under the eagle's left wing. A completely fresh and original representation of this popular "type" issue. PCGS has graded 47 in MS-63, 16 in MS-64 and 8 in MS-65 as finest (PCGS # 6950) .
Estimated Value $2,100 - 2,300.
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$2,588 |
Lot 1711 |
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1860-O Liberty Seated Dollar. PCGS graded MS-62 PQ. The New Orleans Mint produced No Motto Seated dollars only four years, 1846, 1850, 1859 and 1860-O. The 1846-O and 1850-O had mintages under 60,000 while the 1859-O and 1860-O had mintages over 250,000. Not surprisingly, the 1859-O and 1860-O are readily available in grades up to MS62. The 1860-O, with a mintage of 515,000, is the most common No Motto dollar from New Orleans and also the most common No Motto dollar for the Seated Liberty series. While this issue may be abundant, it still can be challenging to find a decent MS-63 example and anything higher than MS-63 is rare to very rare.
The present example has flashy white surfaces with crisp luster and original mint frost. There is a hairline scratch under the 1 in the date and some abrasions and light scuffs in the fields but the surfaces and eye appeal is much finer than most 1860-O dollars seen. This specimen would make a fantastic candidate for a No Motto Seated dollar "type" example (PCGS # 6950) .
Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,500.
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$1,610 |
Lot 1712 |
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1861 Liberty Seated Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 62 PQ. A beautiful proof seated dollar with charming rainbow toning. Liberty's device is still frosty and subtle hints of steel blue and teal have settled onto her gown. The fields have a stunning blend of magenta, champagne and navy blue hues accompanied by satiny luster in the periphery. On the reverse, the toning matches the obverse. All devices are razor sharp and choice. There are light hairlines under the toning on both obverse and reverse but they are very faint and more typical of a choice uncirculated proof. On the obverse, we note that the second 1 in the date is lower than the other three digits. The vertical stripes of the shield show evidence of filling near the bases. Walter Breen noted that of the 1,000 proofs struck this year, 600 were melted as unsold. Any Civil War Proof Liberty Seated dollar is significant due to the fact that the business strikes of this time frame are almost never seen in high grade. Housed in an old PCGS green label, fat letter holder. PCGS Pop of 21 in PR-62 with only 59 finer (PCGS # 7004) .
Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000.
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$14,950 |
Lot 1713 |
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1861 Liberty Seated Dollar. PCGS graded MS-63 PQ. An intensely frosty and white specimen with only the faintest champagne toning at 12:00 on the obverse and 6:00 on the reverse. Wonderful satiny luster is found on both obverse and reverse with the luster complete over the fields and devices. For identification, there is a small tick mark at the bottom of the letter Y in LIBERTY. A short and shallow scratch exists in the right field to the left of stars 11 & 12. All of the obverse stars are sharp and there is evidence of light die polish lines below Liberty. The second 1 in the date is lower than the other 3 digits. All of the business strike Seated Liberty dollars from the Civil War Era are extremely rare in the higher uncirculated grades and very tough to locate even in nice AU condition. In 1861, 77,500 were struck and while the this issue is not quite as rare as the 1863, 1864 and 1865, uncirculated examples are tough and a near-gem example such as this is near Condition Census. PCGS has graded 15 in MS-63, 21 in MS-64 and 5 in MS-65. Housed in an old PCGS green label holder (PCGS # 6951) .
Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000.
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Lot 1714 |
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1862 Liberty Seated Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 64 Deep Cameo. White and brilliant reflective fields highlight a device of Liberty that is superbly frosty. In fact, Liberty's device is so pristine in condition that the frost contains shifting patches of beautiful iridescent toning. This is seen on only the finest proofs and there should be no question as to the Deep Cameo status of this piece. A small lint mark is seen at the lower middle portion of the neck. The fields have light hairlines but this is to be expected on an example with such reflective fields. Struck from the same reverse die as the Eliasberg specimen and identified by the leftmost group of vertical shield stripes piercing the horizontal stripes above (as noted by the cataloguer of the Eliasberg Sale). PCGS population of 1, the only Deep Cameo graded by PCGS! (PCGS # 97005) .
Estimated Value $6,000 - 7,000.
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Lot 1715 |
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1862 Liberty Seated Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 58. A slightly impaired proof as it must have slipped into circulation for a day or two. Lightly toned and in an old green holder. Only 550 proofs made for this low mintage date (PCGS # 7005) .
Estimated Value $700 - 800.
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$1,035 |
Lot 1716 |
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1862 Liberty Seated Dollar. PCGS graded MS-63 PQ. An extremely choice example of this rare Civil War Era Seated dollar. A completely white example with semi-reflective fields. Liberty's device still retains original mint frost. Medium die polish lines are seen running diagonally across the fields on both surfaces. A reed mark exists in the right field left of stars 12 & 13. Thick luster is present on all surfaces. Only 11,540 pieces were minted and Walter Breen noted that most of these business strikes were exported. PCGS has graded 16 in MS-63, 15 in MS-64 and 3 in MS-65 as the finest (PCGS # 6952) .
Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000.
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$7,188 |
Lot 1717 |
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1863 Liberty Seated Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 64. A sharply struck and choice Civil War Era proof Seated dollar. Fully reflective fields possess a very light film that casts a sky blue iridescence at the peripheries. Both Liberty and the eagle still display finely granular frost. Only minor hairlines are holding this proof back from the gem level. Identified by a small, irregularly shaped planchet defect right of star 5 in the field. A proof mintage of only 460. Housed in an old PCGS green label holder. PCGS population of 32 in PR-64, 3 in PR65 and 6 in PR-66 (PCGS # 7006) .
Estimated Value $4,500 - 5,000.
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Lot 1718 |
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1863 Liberty Seated Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 63 PQ. Subtle gray fields that are still quite reflective. Liberty is predominantly white with some small russet toning spots scattered near the legs. While some hairlines do exist in the fields, most of what is observed is overlapping concentric die polish lines. There is a small crack in the die to the right stars 2 through 4. The date is low and close to the closer to the rim than the business strikes. The 1863 is a very elusive date in this series and higher grade examples are generally only found in the proof format as business strikes rarely come in the higher uncirculated condition. Housed in an old PCGS green label, fat letter holder (PCGS # 7006) .
Estimated Value $2,500 - 2,800.
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Lot 1719 |
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1863 Liberty Seated Dollar. PCGS graded MS-62 PQ. A gorgeous and well struck business strike issue of this very elusive date in this series. Liberty is extremely frosty and creates a "cameo-like" appearance against the fields. Radial satiny luster engulfs both the obverse and reverse surfaces. There are some light hairlines in the fields. Vertical die polish lines are seen on the obverse above Liberty's head and near the date. There is a small mint made depression in the right field, right of elbow. Additionally, light clashmarks are found right of wrist and elbow. The date is centered between the base of Liberty and the rim below. As mentioned previously, the business strike issues from the Civil War Era are extremely rare and often come in much lower grades than the Proof examples of the same time frame. Due to the suspension of specie payments in 1862, most of the silver and gold coinage of this time frame was heavily hoarded and few coins survived. For example, for the business strike issues from 1861-1865, PCGS has graded 35 in MS62. From that same time frame, 174 examples have been graded in Proof 62. The present specimen represents a very scarce opportunity to acquire a choice uncirculated 1863 Seated Liberty dollar. PCGS has graded 20 in MS-63, 8 in MS-64, 2 in MS-65 and a single MS-67 (the Dawson specimen) as finest. (PCGS # 6953) .
Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,400.
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Lot 1720 |
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1863 Liberty Seated Dollar. PCGS graded EF-45. Lightly toned and problem-free (PCGS # 6953) .
Estimated Value $400 - 450.
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Lot 1721 |
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1864 Liberty Seated Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 61 PQ. Gorgeous iridescent toning rests in the periphery and onto the rims and russet hues extend into the obverse field. Liberty is white and surrounded by deeply reflective fields that have only light hairlines. There is a light vertical hairline scuff/scratch from stars 10-13. This specimen can be identified the quickest by a lint mark that starts at the top of the 6 in the date and curves downwards to connect to the 4 in date. A small lint mark is found below star 9. On the reverse, the same pleasing iridescent hues are found peripherally and on the rims. Another small lint mark is found beneath the beak of the eagle. Housed in an old PCGS green label holder and very choice for the grade. The 1864 issues are very rare in both business strikes and proof strikes and this is a date that has always enjoyed strong demand (PCGS # 7007) .
Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,700.
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Lot 1722 |
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1864 Liberty Seated Dollar. PCGS graded MS-63. A frosty white example of this very rare business strike issue. A mintage of 30,700 and a survival rate in the choice uncirculated grades that is a mere fraction of the total number struck. The present example boasts white surfaces with a large amount of thick and satiny luster. All stars are sharp and only the slightest amount of strike weakness is seen on the curls above Liberty's cheek. The reverse has the same pleasing white and lustrous look. There is a small reed mark left of CA of AMERICA. A long curved scratch runs from the TE of UNITED to just above the eagle's head. A very scarce and desirable date in mint state and even more so in Choice Unc. PCGS has graded only 4 in MS-63, 3 in MS-64 and 5 in M-65 (PCGS # 6954) .
Estimated Value $3,800 - 4,200.
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Lot 1723 |
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1865 Liberty Seated Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 64 Cameo PQ. A white and stunning gem example of this scarce proof issue! The last year of the type and a Civil War Era piece in addition to that. Fields are fully reflective and have a "black-ice" look against a totally white and frosty Liberty. Every detail is razor sharp and immaculate. The reverse has a tiny tick mark below the D of UNITED and first S of STATES in the field. When the Eliasberg Sale was sold, the cataloguer of that sale noted that the reverse die of the 1865 proof dollar of that sale had a matte or "finely stippled" appearance. We note that the present example has the same intense matte surfaces, something we have not seen on other reverse dies. This matte condition is easily observable and extremely impressive and appealing, adding a sort of shimmering frost to the entire eagle. Light doubling at the bottom of the letters DOL. This specimen is very close to Condition Census for this issue! PCGS has graded 8 in PR-64CAM and 4 in PR-65CAM (PCGS # 87008) .
Estimated Value $6,000 - 7,000.
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Lot 1724 |
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1865 Liberty Seated Dollar. PCGS graded MS-60. Antique gray surfaces with several areas of champagne and iridescent toning. Abundantly lustrous with a combination of heavier strike weakness and trivial friction. Liberty's right leg and the neck of the eagle have the most pronounced weakness. Liberty's head is actually quite sharp, as is the cap. Reverse surfaces have mottled russet toning with heavier iridescence at the periphery. A scuff is noted above the RI of AMERICA near the rim. A very satiny and appealing example of this last year of issue of the No Motto design. Mintage of only 46,500. Housed in an older PCGS green label holder. PCGS population of 4 in MS-60 with only 20 finer. A very tough date in business strike format (PCGS # 6955) .
Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,600.
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Lot 1725 |
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1866 Liberty Seated Dollar. With motto. PCGS graded Proof 64 Cameo. An enchanting example with boldly frosted and lustrous devices contrasted by reflective, lavender toned fields. Some light handling marks are noted in the fields but that is it as far as marks of any sort are concerned. Both Liberty and the eagle are thickly frosted and pristine. Sharply squared borders and lettering are the result of multiple strikings by proof dies. Two 1866 Seated Dollars were produced in proof, the No Motto and the With Motto issues. Anyone familiar with U.S. rarities will know that the 1866 With Motto Seated dollar is the only really collectible issue as the No Motto proof is a fantastic, seven-figure rarity! PCGS population of 4 in PR-64CAM, 5 in PR-65CAM, 1 in PR-66CAM and 1 in PR-68CAM (PCGS # 87014) .
Estimated Value $5,500 - 6,000.
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Lot 1726 |
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1866 Liberty Seated Dollar. With motto. PCGS graded Proof 63 Deep Cameo PQ. A lovely white example of the first year of the With Motto design. Deeply reflective fields contrast with bright white and frosty devices to give a Deep Cameo effect. Light hairlines in the obverse and reverse fields, typical for such reflective surfaces. A small, darker spot just above star 8. The date is lower in the field, closer to the rim. There is a raised die line that extends from the top of the N, diagonally down through GOD and connecting with the M of AMERICA. A flashy and choice example of this popular type coin. PCGS has graded 2 in PR-63DCAM, 2 in PR-64DCAM, 2 in PR-65DCAM and 2 in PR-66DCAM (PCGS # 97014) .
Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000.
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Lot 1727 |
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1866 Liberty Seated Dollar. With motto. PCGS graded MS-60. A white and well struck example of this first year of the With Motto design. Typically abraded surfaces for a brilliant uncirculated example. The fields have some reflectivity to them and original mint frost and satiny luster is strongly present over obverse and reverse surfaces. Light clashmark below wrist and near elbow in the field. The reverse surfaces are enhanced with some light russet toning. There is doubling at the first S of STATES. Delicate die cracks exist at 6:00 on the reverse, connecting the bases of NE DOL. PCGS population of 4 in MS-60 with 41 finer A nice uncirculated example. Housed in an old PCGS green label, fat letter holder (PCGS # 6959) .
Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,350.
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Lot 1728 |
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1867 Liberty Seated Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 64 Cameo PQ. A white and stunning gem! Another pristine example that has a shifting patch of rainbow iridescence in the central portion of a seriously frosty Liberty. The fields are superbly reflective and with the much desired "black-ice" effect. There are a few very faint hairlines in the fields but they are not disturbing. Radial metal flow lines are seen on the obverse. A small lint mark is present under the G of GOD in the motto. The same reverse die used to strike the 1866 With Motto issue. We feel this example should be considered Condition Census for this issue. PCGS has graded 6 in PR-64CAM with only 1 PR-65CAM as the finest known (PCGS # 87015) .
Estimated Value $6,000 - 7,000.
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Lot 1729 |
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1867 Liberty Seated Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 64 Cameo. Liberty's frosty device stands out against sea-green and charcoal obverse fields. Not a single tick mark is found on Liberty, a very unusual condition. There is a small lint mark just right of Liberty's shin in the field. Minor hairlines are noted in the fields. The reverse is more uniform in color, a blend of sea-green, champagne and light lavender. Aside from very light hairlines in the fields, no marks are mentionable for the eagle's device. PCGS population of 5 in PR-64 Cam and only 1 in PR-65 Cam (PCGS # 87015) .
Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000.
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Lot 1730 |
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1867 Liberty Seated Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 64. While only 625 proof Seated dollars were struck at Philadelphia in 1867, this issue is probably the most common With Motto proof Seated dollar. Due to this status, anyone interest in acquiring a type example of the With Motto dollars in proof should seriously consider this date. The present example has strongly reflective fields that are evenly coated in a light film. While some light to moderate hairlines exist in the fields, Liberty and the eagle are mark free. PCGS population of 64 in PR-64 with 16 in PR-65 (PCGS # 7015) .
Estimated Value $4,000 - 4,500.
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Lot 1731 |
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1867 Liberty Seated Dollar. PCGS graded MS-61. Breen-5478. A mostly white example with semi-reflective fields and hints of light toning. A few scattered abrasions in the obverse fields but the overall appearance of the coin is choice for the grade. Well struck with all the stars, Liberty's head and the cap strong. The reverse displays uninterrupted satiny luster. There is light doubling on the E DO. Identified by a small tick mark above the date. This is the rare "1867 over smaller date" variety as described by Walter Breen as "very rare". The half dollar logotype first used for the date has traces left above the 1 and 8 of the date and more traces at the middle of the dollar logotype 1 and 8. A scarce issue, regardless of the variety, often overshadowed by the "hype" associated with the first year status of the 1866 With Motto issue (PCGS # 6960) .
Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,400.
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Lot 1732 |
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1868 Liberty Seated Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 64 Cameo. Blast white and frosty with strongly reflective fields contrasting with Liberty. A small tick mark is noted near the knee of Liberty's right leg and another near top of left knee. This choice specimen appears to be an example of the rare double date variety found only on the 1868 proof issues, as described by Breen and given the reference of Breen-5480. Doubling is plainly obvious at the 1 of the date and the lower loop of the second 8 in date. There is a small lint mark just below star 11, to the left. A shimmering and stunning near gem proof example. PCGS has graded 8 in PR-64CAM and only 2 in PR65CAM.
Estimated Value $5,500 - 6,500.
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Lot 1733 |
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1868 Liberty Seated Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 64 Cameo. Population: 10, with 2 in Proof 65 Cameo as Finest Cameo graded by PCGS. (PCGS # 87016) .
Estimated Value $5,500 - 6,000.
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Lot 1734 |
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1868 Liberty Seated Dollar. NGC graded Proof 64. A mottled proof example with golden, magenta, blue and olive toning. A few hairlines are noted in the fields, heaviest near stars 9-13. Liberty's device is bold and unmarked except for two small ticks seen at the top of her left knee. Even though the reported mintage for this issue is only 600 coins, this is one of the more available With Motto proof dollars from this era. NGC population of 65 in PF-64, 23 in PF-65, 5 in PF-66 and 3 in PF-67 as finest.
Estimated Value $4,000 - 4,500.
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Lot 1735 |
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1868 Liberty Seated Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 64. A deceptive and intriguing proof With Motto Seated dollar. What at first appears to be subdued and muted surfaces quickly shifts to a captivating display of lavender, sea green and steel blue iridescence over sharply reflective fields. One of the more available proof Seated dollars from this time frame but substantially more rare in any grade above the current grade. Mintage of 600 proofs this year. PCGS population of 75 in PR-64, 11 in PR-65, 3 in PR-66 and a single PR-67 as the finest (PCGS # 7016) .
Estimated Value $4,000 - 4,500.
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Lot 1736 |
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1868 Liberty Seated Dollar. PCGS graded MS-60. Antique gray surfaces with uniform champagne toning on both obverse and reverse. The fields are semi-reflective and appealing. Only minor hairlines and less than average abrasions. Liberty and the eagle still possess original mint frost. The satiny nature of the luster is best observed on the reverse. Business strike 1868 Seated dollars are quite scarce and only a small number survive in the uncirculated condition. The reverse die is quickly identified by two raised lines in the die near the D of DOL. Housed in an old PCGS green label holder. PCGS has graded 2 in this graded with only 20 finer (PCGS # 6961) .
Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,200.
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Lot 1737 |
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1869 Liberty Seated Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 66 Deep Cameo PQ. One of the finest examples known for this date in proof! The devices of this beauty are crusty with thick mint frost and surrounded by intensely mirrored fields. On the obverse, a light film rests on the fields but it does not effect the reflectivity or eye appeal of this sharply cameo gem. The quality of the reverse devices match the obverse, that is, ridiculously frosty! Reverse fields do not display any film and have a watery appearance to their extremely mirrored state. A few raised die lumps above Liberty's right breast and a curved lintmark right of the top of the shield will serve as identifiers for this specimen. Of the 600 proofs minted this year, finding a gem this nice is like finding a needle in a haystack. Anyone seeking a finest known Motto Seated Dollar in proof would do wonderfully by acquiring this gem. PCGS population of 2 with 1 in 67 Deep Cameo (PCGS # 7017) .
Estimated Value $20,000 - 25,000.
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Lot 1738 |
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1869 Liberty Seated Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 63 Cameo PQ. Another brilliant proof with highly reflective fields in the background of a superbly frosty Liberty. Moderate to light hairlines in the fields and a small scuff under stars 6 & 7. There are three spots at the Liberty's foot. The reverse has the same high quality visual appeal as the obverse and a small lint mark connecting the L of DOL to the period identifies this specimen. A mintage of 600 proofs was recorded for 1869 and while examples can be found up to the gem level, cameo and deep cameo specimens are scarce. PCGS has graded 7 in PR63CAM, 7 in PR-64 CAM and 3 in PR-65CAM as finest. An appealing specimen and well matched to the other proofs of this spectacular collection (PCGS # 87017) .
Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000.
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Lot 1739 |
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1869 Liberty Seated Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 63 Cameo. A pleasing Cameo example with sharp delineation between the devices and reflective fields. A light film rests on the surfaces, heaviest on the obverse, and has turned light blue in places. Minor hairlines are noted on obverse and reverse and several scattered darker spots exist near Liberty. A tiny curved lint mark is right of date and can be used for identification of this scarce proof dollar. Only 600 proofs were minted this year and while survivors are relatively plentiful up to the Proof 65 level, Cameo specimens are scarce in all grades. PCGS population of 8 in PR63CAM, 7 IN PR64CAM and 3 in PR-65CAM (PCGS # 87017) .
Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000.
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Lot 1740 |
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1869 Liberty Seated Dollar. PCGS graded MS-61 PQ. A nice white example that is quite choice for the grade. Satiny luster over frosty and unabraded surfaces. A short tick mark just below Liberty's right breast. A few light scratches from stars 3 to 6. The reverse is actually frostier and more lustrous than the obverse. Rich satiny luster over all surfaces and the eagle. A short diagonal tick mark at the middle of E of ONE identifies the reverse. A light die crack at the base of DOL.
Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,400.
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$1,840 |
Lot 1741 |
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1870 Liberty Seated Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 63 Cameo. An enchanting specimen that possesses a strongly frosty Liberty surrounded by deeply reflective fields that have hints of lavender toning. There are three short tick marks in the date, one on the 1, 8 and 7. A small curved lint mark is seen above the 18 of the date, connecting to the rock. The eagle is intensely frosty on the reverse and shimmers with sparkling luster. The Philadelphia Mint produced 1,000 proofs in 1870 and examples can be found up to the near-gem level with relative ease. The present specimen would make a lovely addition to a dollar collection or type collection as it is truly one of the finer Proof 63 examples we have seen. PCGS has graded 4 in PR-63CAM, 13 in PR-64CAM and 4 in PR-65CAM (PCGS # 87018) .
Estimated Value $3,200 - 3,500.
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Lot 1742 |
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1870 Liberty Seated Dollar. ANACS graded Proof 63. Heavily retoned surfaces that inhibit the reflectivity of the fields. Russet and magenta toning are observed on the obverse surfaces in the right light. Mintage of 1,000 proofs this year (PCGS # 7018) .
Estimated Value $1,700 - 1,800.
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Lot 1743 |
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1870 Liberty Seated Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 60 PQ. Lightly toned with far fewer hairlines than one would expect for this numerical grade. The proof is definitely of Premium Quality (PCGS # 7018) .
Estimated Value $950 - 1,050.
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Lot 1744 |
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1870 Liberty Seated Dollar. PCGS graded MS-62 PQ. A white, lustrous and untoned example. Sparkling satiny surfaces with minimal abrasions. The reverse is flashy and the eagle is intensely frosty, more so than Liberty on the obverse. There is a patch of scuff marks in the shield and two marks in the eagle's upper left wing. The 1870 Seated dollar business strike issue is scarce in choice uncirculated grades and very rare in gem! A pleasing example such as this coin is relatively undervalued. PCGS has graded 20 in MS-62, 19 in MS-63, 13 in MS64, 3 in MS-65 and 1 in MS-66 as finest. Housed in an older PCGS green label holder (PCGS # 6963) .
Estimated Value $1,700 - 2,000.
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Lot 1745 |
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1870 Liberty Seated Dollar. PCGS graded AU-55. Plenty of frosty mint luster remains (PCGS # 6963) .
Estimated Value $450 - 500.
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Lot 1746 |
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1870 Liberty Seated Dollar. NGC graded AU-50. While not nearly as common as the 1871 and 1872 Philadelphia issues, the 1870 is still a more available With Motto Seated dollar. The present example has hairlines in the fields from an old cleaning. Abrasions are pretty much confined to a few scuffs near stars 5-6. Original mint frost still exists on the devices.
Estimated Value $400 - 450.
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Lot 1747 |
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1870-CC Liberty Seated Dollar. ANACS graded AU-58. The first year of production of any coinage at the Carson City Mint. A recorded mintage of 12,462 might lead one to believe that this issue would share the same rarity as the 1870-CC gold denominations or half dollar issue. Instead, the 1870-CC is the most available Seated Dollar struck at Carson City. The present example has darkly toned surfaces with golden highlights. An important type coin and found here with desirable eye appeal (PCGS # 6964) .
Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000.
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Lot 1748 |
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1870-CC Liberty Seated Dollar. PCGS graded AU-58. An original and attractively toned example of the first year of issue of Seated dollars from the Carson City Mint. The Carson City Mint produced Seated dollars from only 1870 to 1873 and 12,642 pieces were struck in 1870. In all, 19,288 Seated dollars were produced at Carson City from 1870-1873 and the 1870-CC represents 65% of that mintage figure. Not surprisingly, the 1870-CC is the most available issue, a fact that some do not realize due to the romanticism associated with 1870-CC coins from other denominations (for example, the half eagle, eagle and double eagle series). While the 1870-CC might be the most common issue, all Carson City Seated dollars are quite scarce to very rare. Demand is always strong due to the short production period and the fact that almost all coins produced went straight into circulation.
The present example has fantastic eye appeal! Fields are semi-reflective and magenta and champagne toning has settled into the obverse and reverse peripheries, heaviest on the obverse. Liberty is white and frosty and void of any major marks except for a small reed mark above the center of the shield. Satiny luster still exists within the stars and extends into the fields. Strike weakness is noted on the stars, stars 4,5 and 8 show the most weakness. The reverse is a little flashier and the eagle is extremely frosty and uncirculated in quality. Overall, a very pleasing coin and one that makes a perfect type example for a Carson City Seated dollar. PCGS has graded 12 in AU58, 5 in MS-62 and 8 in MS-63 (PCGS # 6964) .
Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000.
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Lot 1749 |
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1870-CC Liberty Seated Dollar. PCGS graded AU-53 PQ. Well struck and white. The surfaces are semi-prooflike and in some areas deeply mirrored. Liberty's device is mark free except for a small tick mark on the top of her left knee. Below stars 9 & 10 in the field there is a small nick. On the reverse, a small vertical hairline scratch the top of the N to the middle talon of the eagle's right claw. Both obverse and reverse have minor hairlines. The mintmark on the reverse has both of the C's connected at their individual top and bottom serif.
The year 1870-CC is a magical date in U.S. numismatics, especially due to the heavy hitting gold rarities of that year. Only 12,462 silver dollars were minted at Carson City in 1870 and any choice AU example is rare. Few mint state survivors are known to exist and a group of MS63's are the finest. The present example is choice for the grade we consider this piece to be a choice AU example. Housed in an old PCGS green label, fat letter holder. PCGS has graded 23 in AU-53, 30 in AU-55, 12 in AU-58 and 5 in MS-62 (PCGS # 6964) .
Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500.
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Lot 1750 |
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1870-CC Liberty Seated Dollar. PCGS graded EF-45 PQ. Mostly well struck with the usual softness on Liberty's head but with enough prooflike surfaces still intact as to be suggestive of a higher grade. Definitely a Premium Quality coin for the grade. In an old green holder (PCGS # 6964) .
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200.
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Lot 1751 |
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1870-CC Liberty Seated Dollar. PCGS graded Fine-15. Evenly worn and lightly toned. In an old green holder (PCGS # 6964) .
Estimated Value $400 - 450.
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Lot 1752 |
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1871 Liberty Seated Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 64 Cameo. A truly gorgeous and breathtaking proof Seated Liberty dollar! This specimen has all the characteristics that one desires in a proof dollar of this series. Dark magenta toning has settled into the fully reflective fields. This magenta toning shifts to a very vivid blue at the denticles and rims. Underneath this pleasing layer of color, metal flow lines shimmer and are accented by satiny luster. Meanwhile, Liberty is completely white and leads to a stunning cameo contrast. The reverse displays the same toning pattern as the obverse and the eagle and motto are bright white and frosty. A slight amount of strike weakness is seen at the top of the eagle's right wing and on the eagle's neck. There are two tiny lint marks connecting the top of the I in AMERICA to the denticles. A specimen that is so close to the gem category, only light hairlines in the fields keeping classified as near-gem. Definetely one of the finest 1871 proof dollars and one of the most appealing proof dollars we have seen in a while. PCGS has graded 4 in PR-64CAM, 1 in PR-65CAM and 1 in PR-66CAM (PCGS # 87019) .
Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000.
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Lot 1753 |
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1871 Liberty Seated Dollar. PCGS graded MS-62. The 1871 business strike Seated dollar is one of the more common With Motto issues. A mintage of 1,074,760 coins and a high survival rate in the uncirculated condition makes this a candidate for a business strike With Motto type example. The present example has milky white surfaces due to a light original film. The obverse fields display a small amount of reflectivity accompanied by thick luster. The reverse fields do not exhibit reflectivity but do possess excellent luster and original mint frost. There are less abrasions that one would expect for the grade and this piece is another example of the fine taste used in assembling this fantastic collection (PCGS # 6966) .
Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,300.
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Lot 1754 |
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1871 Liberty Seated Dollar. NGC graded AU-53. Bright white with moderate hairlines, more pronounced due to an old dipping. One of the most common Seated dollars from this decade.
Estimated Value $450 - 500.
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Lot 1755 |
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Rare 1871-CC Liberty Seated Dollar. PCGS graded AU-53 PQ. A well struck and white example of a classic issue. The surfaces are semi-reflective on both obverse and reverse and only minimal abrasions are found. Liberty still displays original mint frost on her gown. There is sharp diagonal nick on Liberty's right arm and two small nicks in the center of her gown. A frosty eagle on the reverse is surrounded by light radial luster. The reverse can be identified by a short scratch right of E and continuing through the lower part of D of DOL. The overall appearance of this rare issue is choice and seems closer to AU55.
The 1871-CC Seated dollar has the lowest mintage of the series, only 1,376. It seems that almost every 1871-CC dollar produced went directly into circulation and used for commerce in the Wild West. Any example in the AU grade range is a serious rarity and PCGS has graded a single MS-62 specimen as the only uncirculated example. The 1871-CC is only slightly more available than the 1873-CC, another classic. The grade distribution for the 1871-CC and the 1873-CC are about the same with approximately 15-25 more examples known of the 1871-CC. Do not miss the opportunity to acquire an issue that is seldom found and only sporadically comes to auction! Population of 2 in AU-53 at PCGS (PCGS # 6967) .
Estimated Value $16,000 - 20,000.
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Lot 1756 |
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1872 Liberty Seated Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 64 Deep Cameo. Another beautiful proof Seated dollar with correctly attributed deep cameo contrast and fantastic eye appeal! Liberty is blast white and has shifting frosty luster. Every facet of the obverse is razor sharp and near-gem in quality. For identification, there is a mint made diagonal planchet impression across the central portion of Liberty The fields are fully reflective and white and have a very subtle lavender toning in some of the periphery. Reverse eye appeal equally matches the obverse and the lettering and devices are fully struck and ridiculously frosty. The motto has repunching in the letters, most heavily on letters I, N, G, O and W. We would like to point out the impeccable taste used in assembling these proof dollars. When reviewing this spectacular run, note that the 1867, 1868, 1870 and this issue, 1872, all look almost exactly the same. The quality of these pieces and the eye appeal has been matched to the highest degree and this is truly coin collecting at its finest! PCGS has graded 3 in PR-64DCAM, 1 in PR-65DCAM and 1 in PR-66DCAM (PCGS # 97020) .
Estimated Value $6,000 - 7,500.
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Lot 1757 |
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1872 Liberty Seated Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 64 Cameo. Sharp Cameo contrast between fields and devices. Mintage of only 950 proofs this year and few exceed the near-gem grade range. In Cameo condition, the 1872 dollar is truly scarce. PCGS has graded a total of 182 proofs in non-Cameo for all grades while only grading 18 Cameo specimens in all grades. A splendid example with only the slightest of hairlines keeping it from gem status. PCGS population of 8 in PR-64CAM, 2 in PR-65CAM and 1 in PR-66CAM as the finest (PCGS # 87020) .
Estimated Value $5,500 - 6,000.
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