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1873 S$1 PR66 NGC. Ex: P. Kaufman. Doubled Reverse Die. The Mint Act of February 12, 1873, among oth

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1873 S$1 PR66 NGC. Ex: P. Kaufman. Doubled Reverse Die. The Mint Act of February 12, 1873, among oth
1873 S$1 PR66 NGC. Ex: P. Kaufman. Doubled Reverse Die. The Mint Act of February 12, 1873, among other things, abolished the Silver Dollar and replaced it with the heavier Trade Dollar for use in the Orient. The last Dollars of the Seated Liberty design were produced on March 29 of that year. Many of the 293,000 business strikes delivered in early 1873 were undoubtedly melted to provide bullion for the new Trade Dollar. What's more, although 600 proof 1873 Seated Dollars were originally coined, numerous examples were probably included among the 2,258 proof Seated Dollars that the Melter and Refiner at the Philadelphia Mint destroyed on July 10, 1873. Today, the proof 1873 is a scarce coin, but it does not get the widespread recognition that its rarity deserves. We suspect, however, that this simply breathtaking Gem will go a long way toward endearing specialists to this important final-year issue. This coin was struck from a doubled reverse die, evidence of which is most evident over the letters in the words IN and GOD. Both sides exhibit watery fields that shimmer with deep reflectivity beneath rich, original, charcoal toning. Some antique-copper color is noted in the center of the reverse, and the colors lighten to lilac-gray hues over the obverse portrait before giving way to a swirl of brilliance over Liberty's left (facing) knee. There are cornucopiae of multicolored, pastel tinged undertones on both sides, but we cannot find a single distracting blemish. Sharply struck throughout with bountiful mint frost over the devices. NGC and PCGS combined report a mere six coins in PR66, and there are none finer (7/02).From the Philip Kaufman Collection. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of 200-250 per hour. Sometimes eBay Premier live bid software cannot keep up with that pace, so we strongly recommend that you place a realistic proxy bid now as insurance to avoid disappointment. Also please note that all Heritage/CAA lots purchased through eBay Premier carry a 20% Buyer's Premium. Please make sure you read the Terms and Conditions.