1873 $1 Seated, CAM PR(PCGS#87021)

The Regency Auction 47

拍卖行

Legend Rare Coin Auctions

批号

318

等级

PR65CAM

价格

87,265

详细说明

A lovely and wonderfully toned GEM-graded, CAC-approved example of this final Seated Liberty dollar date. The Coinage Act of 1873 would end the 2 cent, 3 cent silver, half dime, and silver dollar denominations. The mint switched from striking silver dollars for domestic commercial use, and introduced the Trade Dollar for the trade in the Far East, especially China. As the last mintage of the silver dollar, only 600 Proofs were struck for collectors. Brilliant and flashy watery mirrors bring out the vivid, multihued patina. A spotlight of intense untoned silver at the centers of both obverse and reverse yield to deep aqua-teal blue and violet on the obverse and dark blood-orange and russet hues on the reverse. When viewed in the light, the Cameo contrast really comes into full view. The surfaces are delightfully devoid of serious hairlines, but a strong glass will reveal, only under close inspection, a thin scratch from Liberty's mouth to her hair curls, which limit the grade to the assigned PR65 CAM grade. This minor flaw was not enough to deny this GEM a CAC bean, nor does it have any impact on the outstanding visual quality. Only 600 Proofs were struck. PCGS 7, NGC 6, CAC 3. The only other PCGS PR65 CAM to sell in major auction was the former Bob Simpson Collection coin, last appearing in our October 2017 Regency Auction for $17,625. The current Collectors Universe value is $17,500. There are only five finer in the designation, so if you are working on a fantastic set, bid accordingly. Cert. Number 6616168 PCGS # 87021.00