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Lot 0048 1862 Liberty Seated $1 NGC MS64

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / US Coins Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 1,500.00 USD
Lot 0048 1862 Liberty Seated $1 NGC MS64
The rarity of this date can be blamed on the Confederate military victories in the latter part of 1861 and on into 1862. The Northern citizenry of the "Union" became concerned about the possibility the war would be lost, and hoarding grew so widespread that coinage of all denominations was withdrawn from the banks. Many silver coins turned up in South or Central America and did not return to American shores until the waning days of the 1870s, years after hostilities ceased. Given these factors, it is no stretch to say that Mint State 1862 dollars are very scarce today. This is one of the few MS64's certified and a coin with a robust set of qualities.

Typical of all 1862 dollars, this piece shows faint die striations in the fields on each side, although not so many as to give the coin a semi-reflective appearance which is the more common appearance of Mint States. The luster is frosty. The striking details are exceptionally bold and enjoyable to examine, there being only the most trivial contact marks noted and these of little consequence. Toned a reddish-brown to light silvery gray across each side, this is an impressive Seated dollar for the grade, one that should fetch a strong price because of the rarity of such pieces in choice Uncirculated condition.