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1878-S T$1 MS66 PCGS

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / US Coins Start Price:16,000.00 USD Estimated At:1.00 - 1,000,000.00 USD
1878-S T$1 MS66 PCGS
<B>1878-S T$1 MS66 PCGS.</B></I> The 1878-S is known as a common date, even in Mint State grades, but this is a relative term as far as the Trade dollar series is concerned, since most business strikes were still being exported to China. Thus, there are hundreds of Uncirculated survivors, but that is from an original mintage in excess of 4.1 million pieces. In higher Mint State grades, moreover, the number of examples is minuscule, with a mere 33 pieces currently certified at MS66 by NGC and PCGS combined, and only two finer, as of (12/07). This marvelous specimen is fully struck and intensely lustrous, and both sides display a pleasing mix of sea-green, gold, and rose coloration. The surfaces are well preserved, with just two or three minor marks noted on the obverse and a nearly blemish-free reverse. There is prominent die doubling on 420 GRAINS and on TRADE, but the doubled reverse does not appear to be the same as that seen on Breen-5821.<BR><I>From The Rare Coins of New Hampshire Collector Set.</B></I><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>)
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