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1874 T$1 PR65 NGC

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / US Coins Start Price:5,750.00 USD Estimated At:1.00 - 1,000,000.00 USD
1874 T$1 PR65 NGC
<B>1874 T$1 PR65 NGC.</B></I> The 1874 Trade dollar saw 700 proofs struck that year, with most being sold as part of 1874 silver proof sets. David Bowers (1993) writing about this issue says: "Although 700 may have been distributed to numismatists, the rate of retaining them was not high, and today hundreds of pieces have been lost. On the numismatic market the 1874 Proof is very undervalued." Whispers of lavender, golden-brown, and electric blue color rest over both sides of this exquisitely struck Gem; only the eagle's left (right facing) claw is somewhat soft. The light toning does not conceal the pleasing field-motif contrast when the piece is tilted under a light source. Close examination reveals no significant marks. Census: 18 in 65, 9 finer (7/07).<BR><BR><B>Coin Engraver:</B> William Barber<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Coins & Currency (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>\)