Lot 3106
1876 Trade Dollar. NGC graded Proof 64 Cameo Star. Beautiful light gold toning with light blue colors around the edges. Wonderful eye appeal. The present specimen displays smooth, original surfaces that would settle for nothing less than a full Gem grade were it not for a few very trivial hidden hairlines. Quite scarce above the Proof 64 level. No more, no less, just as fully struck, as attractive, as you could ask for, with complete detail at the stars, centers, and on all letters in the legends.
The Proof coinage for this year amounted to 1,150 coins according to Mint records, with little doubt among specialists as to the accuracy of this figure. 1876 was the year that the Centennial Exhibition was held in Fairmount Park in Philadelphia to observe the 100th anniversary of American independence. The Mint was invited to set up a display of coins and a sales facility there, but declined, stating that visitors were welcome to come to the Mint itself. Evidently many did. Pop 1; 11 finer.
Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000.
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