Lot 925
1854. PCGS graded Proof 64 PQ. CAC Approved. Lovely blue and gold toning. Well struck and very choice. Only 30 minted. Here we present a Proof Seated Liberty Silver Dollar that rarely appears with any degree of frequency in today's active rarities market. The original mintage of this issue is unrecorded, but numismatist suppose that somewhere between 50 and 100 pieces were sold to collectors as part of the year's Proof sets. The high-quality Proof 64 survivor in this lot exhibits natural toning that deepens in the peripheral areas to iridescent color. Both sides show exalted levels of nice mirrored fields with satin-textured devices that provide some cameo contrast (not mentioned on the PCGS holder). Outwardly bothersome handling marks are usually unavoidable on these large Proofs, as one should expect for the assigned grade, and we do find a very few little ticks on Liberty’s body at the high points and along the left arm, nothing even approaching noticeable, however. Indeed, the eye appeal is grand, the colors exquisite. Isolated striking incompleteness over the eagle's left wing is noted for accuracy. Advanced Seated Dollar collectors would be prudent to enter strong bids when this lovely specimen crosses the auction block. Pop 3; none finer at PCGS (PCGS # 6997) .
Estimated Value $25,000 - 28,000.
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