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Lot 643 - 1869 Liberty Seated Dollar NGC PF67* CAMEO

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:20,000.00 USD Estimated At:40,000.00 - 45,000.00 USD
Lot 643 - 1869 Liberty Seated Dollar NGC PF67* CAMEO
1869 Liberty Seated Dollar. A simply out of this world Superb Gem, both sides are devoid of both post-minting problems and impairments. The faithfully rendered devices are heavily frosted above unfathomably deep fields. As is suitable for a specimen striking, the definition is sharp and complete in all areas except for Liberty's knee and the corresponding high points of the eagle's wing on the reverse. The 1869, while not especially rare as a Proof (at least when compared to earlier Proofs in the Seated Dollar series) is just the same a stand-out in this elevated condition. There were 600 produced. But examples that grade finer than Proof 64 or thereabouts are elusive. This is the finest Deep Cameo coin known to NGC and an incredible "star" quality both figuratively and literally; PCGS reports a single Deep Cameo example also grading Proof 67 as of late 2005.

The reverse die used to strike this coin was heavily polished, with the result that the bottom edge of the scroll on which IN GOD WE TRUST is inscribed is attenuated below the first and final letters. In addition, there are several unfinished areas within the reverse shield stripes. Apparently, most Proof 1869 Seated Dollars were produced from this die marriage. (#7017)