1859-O $1 MS65 PCGS. OC-1, R.1....

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1859-O Seated Liberty Dollar, MS65
Registry Set Essential

1859-O $1 MS65 PCGS. OC-1, R.1. The 1859-O Seated Liberty dollar has a substantial mintage of 360,000 pieces. While a number of coins were released into circulation at the time of issue, several bags were held in government storage until the great Treasury releases of the early 1960s. Dick Osburn and Brian Cushing estimate at least 2,000 examples were released from the Treasury Hoard, making the 1859-O an available date in high grade and a popular choice for type collectors. Most of the Treasury coins show extensive bagmarks from being stored with other coins for more than a century, however. The 1859-O is almost unobtainable at the MS65 grade level, and no finer coins have been certified at either of the leading grading services (1/18).

The present coin is a spectacular Gem, with well-detailed design elements and well-preserved, lustrous surfaces. Both sides are blanketed in low-intensity shades of pale gold toning, with a few subtle hints of lavender. Overall visual appeal is quite strong. Population: 2 in 65, 0 finer (12/17).(Registry values: N7079)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 24YY, PCGS# 6947, Greysheet# 7225)

Weight: 26.73 grams

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

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