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1878 $20 Liberty PCGS Proof 62

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1878 $20 Liberty PCGS Proof 62
<b>1878 &#36;20 Liberty. PCGS graded Proof 62.</b> Pop: 1/2. Here we meet with a conundrum -- a word popularized by a recently retired, slow-talking central banker -- with 20 minted in Proof, the marketplace would expect 1878 to receive the same deference and veneration that is given to the 1875 Proofs, but this isn&#39;t the case. While 1878 is like a sibling to 1875, it matters little to bidders who understand this year&#39;s great rarity. Therefore, when bidding begins to move forward, take notice and place your bid. Both sides of the coin display an exceptional frosty device with dazzling mirror brilliance, being predominately yellow-gold to brownish amber plus maybe a touch of reddish color from the copper alloy in the metal. Sharp-edged devices and lettering throughout, this being a lock-solid Proof 62. PCGS serial #5536573.

A new hub was introduced in 1878 with stars farther from border than before. There is a low date having the left base of 1 almost over right edge of a dentil. As stated above, one of only 20 Proofs made. All were delivered as of February 9, with all being sold in the year of issue &#40;none held over into 1879&#41;. Apparently under 10 to as many as 12 survive.

CHOICE PROOF 1878 DOUBLE EAGLE RARITY <b>&#40;PCGS # 9094&#41;</b> <i>
The Wasatch Collection of United States Proof Gold Coins.</i>

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