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Lot 0039 1858 Liberty Seated $1 NGC Proof 62

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Lot 0039 1858 Liberty Seated $1 NGC Proof 62
The present piece has a regular (flat) rim, the usual depressed mark in the field by the eagle's beak, and is from unrusted dies. Mintage unknown, but variously estimated as from 80 pieces to about 200. Walter Breen's encyclopedia tends to favor the Chapman estimate of 80 and is not persuaded that restrikes exist. It does, however, mention Stuart Mosher's commentary that he (Mosher) believed restrikes could be distinguished by having an unnaturally high knife rim.

The 1858 Dollar has long been considered to be a classic of the series. None were struck for circulation, so the only available pieces are those made in Proof. Often a long run of months will elapse between offerings of these coins, particularly of specimens of the choice Proof 62 quality offered here. Another major opportunity for the Silver Dollar specialist. Untoned, well struck, and possessing grand eye-appeal.