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1863 S$1 PR65 NGC.

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / US Coins Start Price:1.00 USD Estimated At:1.00 - 1,000,000.00 USD
1863 S$1 PR65 NGC.
1863 S$1 PR65 NGC. Following the onset of the Civil War, the price of silver coins rose above face value and the Mint made it more difficult for collectors to acquire proofs with paper dollars. Despite this obstacle, however, Bowers concludes that numismatists in such northern cities as New York, Boston, and Philadelphia purchased many of the 460 proof Seated dollars produced in 1863. The same author estimates that more than 10 of these coins are extant today at or above the Gem level. Recent population data seems to confirm this estimate as NGC and PCGS (combined) report 15 coins in PR65 with 14 finer (11/03). This is a simply remarkable specimen whose deeply mirrored, underlying surfaces are bathed in layers of deep blue-gray iridescence. There are no visible post-production impairments, but a lone lint mark (as struck) on the obverse adjacent to star 12 could serve as a useful pedigree marker. The desirability of this piece is further enhanced by the scarcity of business strike 1863 Silver Dollars. Important notice: Heritage usually auctions material at the rate of 200-250 lots per hour. On some occasions eBay Live bid software or the Internet may not be able to keep up with the pace of the auction. We recommend placing a realistic absentee bid now as insurance to avoid disappointment. Occasionally the auctioneer may eliminate or reject an eBay Live bid, and the auctioneer may also reopen a lot after the close of the eBay live bidding (usually because we missed an audience bid), and may reject your bid even if it shows you as the winning bidder. By bidding via eBay Live, you agree that Heritage may award the lot to another bidder at its sole discretion under the circumstances described above or any other reasonable circumstances. Also please note that all Heritage lots purchased through eBay Live carry a 20% Buyer's Premium. Please make sure you read the Terms and Conditions before you bid.