1874 T$1 PR66 PCGS. CAC....

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1874 Trade Dollar, PR66
None Finer at PCGS

1874 T$1 PR66 PCGS. CAC. This is an expectedly razor-sharp Premium Gem proof with superior eye appeal. When examined at the proper angle, each side displays violet-toned centers that turn to cobalt- and ice-blue with glimpses of lemon-yellow at the rims. Two small breaks in the toning occur over the eagle's head and left wing (facing). A few minor, undistracting wispy marks appear throughout.

Variety: The Patched Letters variant. A small raised fragment shows in the D of UNITED, and two parallel die lines extend from the branch stem through the lowest arrow fletching. This variant is slightly more common than the Perfect Letters variety.

Population Data (7/14): In PR66, PCGS has certified three coins with none finer. NGC has seen seven examples in the same grade and only two finer. This is one of three PR66 at CAC.

Heritage Commentary: In its second year of issue, 700 Trade dollar specimens were struck. By year-end, a small inventory remained and as Bowers (1993) explains, "... on January 9, 1875, 175 unsold Proofs were released for face value and, presumably, went to coin dealers." Although not a rare issue in absolute terms, this high-end piece represents a rare opportunity for the advanced collector to acquire one of the finest examples at PCGS.

Provenance: Purchased from Legend Numismatics (8/2013).(Registry values: N4719)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 27YK, PCGS# 7054, Greysheet# 7392)

Weight: 27.22 grams

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

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