1880 $1 PR68 Cameo NGC....

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1880 $1 PR68 Cameo NGC. After bemoaning the cleaning that has impaired so many 19th century proofs, Q. David Bowers points to such impairment as the reason "... why pristine, lightly toned, beautiful specimens from old-time collections trample price records into the dust." This gorgeous survivor certainly matches the physical definition, with just a hint of golden patina gracing the rims and parts of the watery fields. Strongly struck central devices offer moderate frost, and thus considerable contrast. Virtually sight-perfect and one of the most attractive examples imaginable. Census: 12 in 68 Cameo, 1 finer (3/09).
From The Joseph C. Thomas Collection.(Registry values: N7079)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 27Z4, PCGS# 87315, GSID# 7797)

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight: 26.73 grams
ASW: 0.77346oz

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