Lot 867
1860-O Liberty Seated Dollar. NGC graded MS-66 Pittman. One of the finest graded dollars of the entire year, and with glorious colors surrounding the periphery. Cartwheel luster cascades about the fields and the surfaces are stunning for such a large coin. The only marks worthy of note are a short series of scratches near Liberty's upper right arm, which scarcely show. Toned with deep blue around the obverse edge, and russet at the center, the reverse is less organized with speckled gold toning evenly distributed there. As to the strike, it is sharp and shows few signs of weakness on the design elements. Trivial hairlines can be seen beneath the toning, but they are shallow and obscure.
The NGC Population Report shows only 3 graded this high, with none graded higher, while PCGS has not graded any higher than MS-65. An exceptional coin for the advanced numismatist.
Estimated Value $35,000-UP.
From the John J. Pittman Collection sale.
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| Realized $28,750 |
