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1880 Gold Dollar, MS68
Near-Unimprovable Quality
Only 1,600 Coins Struck

1880 G$1 MS68 PCGS. Ex: Simpson. With a mintage of 1,600 circulation strikes plus 36 proofs, this is an issue for which a single die pair should have been enough to strike all of those coins. However, two reverse dies are known, and both were used in the production of proofs and circulation strikes. Writing in his recent proof reference, John Dannreuther describes this die, with the 1 positioned marginally higher in the slightly downward-sloping date, as JD-2. As is often found on circulation strikes manufactured from this reverse, there are "teeth" visible between the right ribbon ends.

Regular-issue coins, which often display stark field-device contrast, can be difficult to distinguish from their proof counterparts. This exquisite Superb Gem does not quite have the same watery fields or frosted devices one sees among proofs, easily establishing its circulation-strike bona fides. Still, the orange-gold surfaces display a degree of semiprooflikeness. Lavender accents are also noted, and eye appeal is fantastic, matching the near-unimprovable quality. Population: 30 in 68 (4 in 68+), 1 finer (6/22).(Registry values: N4719)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25DJ, PCGS# 7581, Greysheet# 8043)

Weight: 1.67 grams

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

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