Lot 1612
1858 Liberty Seated Dollar. NGC graded Proof 63. Light hint of gold toning. A key Proof only date. A short hairline through Liberty's head. The present piece has a regular (flat) rim and is from unrusted dies. Mintage unknown, but variously estimated as from 80 pieces to about 300. Walter Breen tended to favor the Chapman estimate of 80 and was not convinced that restrikes were made. He did, however, mention Stuart Mosher's commentary that he (Mosher) believed restrikes could be distinguished by having an unnaturally high knife rim.
The 1858 Dollar has long been considered to be a classic of the seated Liberty dollar series. None were made for circulation, so the only collectable pieces are those made in Proof. Often a long stretch of time will elapse between offerings of these coins in choice condition, particularly of specimens of the Proof 63 quality offered here. Another major opportunity for the silver dollar specialist. Approximately 300 coins struck. Encased in NGC holder 1513737-002. Pop 17; 18 finer.
Estimated Value $10,000 - 11,000.
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