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Lot 0062 1870-CC Liberty Seated $1 PCGS MS63

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Lot 0062 1870-CC Liberty Seated $1 PCGS MS63
Established by act of Congress in 1863, the Carson City Mint wasn't ready for coinage operations until December 1869. Coinage began two months into the new year with a delivery of 3,747 Silver Dollars on February 10, 1870. A further 8,011 pieces were struck for a total 1870-CC mintage of 11,758 coins.

As the most recognized CC-mint U.S. Silver Dollar from the fabled Nevada branch mint, this coin has long benefited from its popularity with collectors.

This Choice MS63 is splendidly prooflike in finish and basks in full obverse originality; very little toning obscures the delicate flash and sparkle of this side of the coin, nothing takes away from your enjoyment of the frosted relief of Liberty. On the reverse, the same sparkle is gently moderated by the more evident natural russet brown and gray patina that is still on the light to medium side. A few random bagmarks are present over and near Liberty's figure on the obverse, including one small chattermark close to the knee, as well as a few light marks in and around fields on the reverse. Both sides are sharply struck for the most part (with minor flatness in the feathers of the lower legs of the eagle), while the surfaces provide uncommonly fresh quality for the MS-63 designation. (Encased in PCGS holder 07613947.)