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1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1878 PR65 Cameo NGC

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:12,000.00 USD Estimated At:1.00 - 1,000,000.00 USD
1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1878 PR65 Cameo NGC
<B>1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1878 PR65 Cameo NGC.</B></I> Examples of the 1878 7 Tailfeathers Reverse of 1878 dollar are very elusive, even more so with Cameo designation. Mintage figures are unknown, but are estimated to be between 200 and 250 pieces.<BR> David Bowers, in <I>A Guide Book of Morgan Silver Dollars</B></I>, says of this issue: "Striking is sometimes light above the ear. Medium to low cameo contrast. This variety will challenge you, not only to find one in the first place, but beyond that, to get one with good eye appeal. No wonder gems are apt to make auction bidders sit straight up in their chairs!"<BR> We believe that this marvelous Gem proof will do just that, i.e., make bidders take notice! A powerful strike imparts excellent definition to the design elements, including virtual completeness in the hair over Liberty's ear and on the eagle's breast feathers. The field-motif contrast is strong, irrespective of the angle of observation. Concentric rings of cobalt-blue, lavender, and gold-tan color hug the margins, yielding to silver-white centers. A couple of hair-thin marks on the jaw likely preclude an even higher grade. Census: 7 in 65 Cameo, 1 finer (2/08). <BR><I>From The Queller Family Collection of Silver Dollars.</B></I><BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Coins & Currency (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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