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1922 $1 Matte Finish, High Relief, PR63 PCGS. CAC....
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1922 Peace Dollar, PR63
High Relief Matte Proof
1922 $1 Matte Finish, High Relief, PR63 PCGS. CAC. From the
dies of Judd-2019. The top of the E in WE is above the letter W.
The base of the S in TRVST is broad. There are four rays below ONE,
and the highest of those rays is long, extending far northwest of
the letter N. USPatterns.com states "about 20 [1922 high relief
matte proofs] are believed to have been struck." In a recent email
from Roger Burdette he explained in more depth the background of
these coins:"This design modification as made by George Morgan strengthened de Francisci's original 1921 version and allowed the design to be brought up with one blow of a standard toggle press. In early January 1922, this obverse was paired with the normal 1921 reverse, and several thousand trial pieces were struck on a toggle press. Morgan then prepared the high relief reverse for 1922 and that was paired with the 1922 high relief for several strikes on a medal press. It was determined from these that the result on a toggle press would not be better than the failed 1922 / reverse of 1921 tests. ... Morgan then prepared a second 1922 obverse, but in slightly reduced relief and with several awkward revisions. This is a medium relief pattern and was paired with Morgan's 1922 high relief reverse for several medal press patterns and 3,000 test pieces."
This is an impressive specimen that exhibits intricate strike detail. The surfaces are expectedly slightly subdued due to the nature of matte proof luster, and they are free from distracting hairlines or contact marks. Cream-gray toning is prevalent with glimpses of gunmetal-gray patina across portions of the borders. A rim knock on the reverse at 2:30 provides an identifier. This is one of the great rarities of the Peace dollar series, and a trophy coin for the advanced collector of matte proof coinage.(Registry values: N10218)
Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 2828, PCGS# 7383, Greysheet# 7890)
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight: 26.73 grams
ASW: 0.85oz
Mintage: 51,737,000
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2025 April 30 - May 4 CSNS US Coins Signature® Auction #1383 (go to Auction Home page)
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