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1866 $1 Motto PR67 ★ Cameo NGC. CAC....
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Description
Remarkable 1866 With Motto Seated Dollar
PR67 ★ Cameo
1866 $1 Motto PR67 ★ Cameo NGC. CAC. Whenever we see an
1866-dated coin with the newly adopted Motto Reverse we are
reminded of the phenomenal set of first-year type coins assembled
20+ years ago by Rep. Jimmy Hayes. Not only was his set remarkable
in its completeness but it was especially noteworthy because of its
uniformly high quality. This 1866 dollar is "Jimmy Hayes
worthy."It is curious that a coin with a mintage of 725 proofs is actually known in three different die pairings, as listed in Breen's 1977 proof Encyclopedia and further detailed in Bowers' 1993 dollar reference. These three die pairings suggest as many striking periods spaced out through the calendar year. This piece was struck from the second die pairing that shows the date slanting up to the right, and on the reverse there is a distinctive spine that projects from the top of the third leaf.
For sheer visual appeal, this coin would be difficult to surpass or even duplicate. The fields show the depth of mirrored reflectivity one would expect of a proof striking. What is unexpected, and really quite extraordinary, is the thick mint frost that covers the devices on each side. This, of course, produces the sharp cameo contrast on each side. The surfaces are also remarkably problem-free and indicate decades of untampered preservation, most likely as part of a proof set. The Star and CAC designations speak volumes about the overall presentation of this remarkable first-year type coin. Census: 2 in 67 ★ Cameo, 2 finer (4/10).(Registry values: N7079)
Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 252M, PCGS# 87014, Greysheet# 7324)
Weight: 26.73 grams
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Auction Info
2010 June Long Beach, CA Signature US Coin Auction #1140 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
June, 2010
3rd-6th
Thursday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 21
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