1844 $1 PR62 PCGS Secure. OC-P1, High R.6....

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1844 Seated Dollar, Sharp PR62
Modest Cameo Contrast
Only 10 to 15 Pieces Known

1844 $1 PR62 PCGS Secure. OC-P1, High R.6. Proof 1844 Seated Liberty dollars are major rarities, seldom offered at auction. While many early dollars of this type are just prooflike business strikes, genuine proofs of 1844 are easily differentiated from their more common counterparts. On the obverse, circulation strikes show misplaced date numerals in the lower part of Liberty's gown, while proofs do not. Moreover, the proof reverse is the same die that was used for most proof dollar coinage from 1840 through 1854.

The proof survivorship is small, measured at just 10 to 15 coins according to PCGS, and "15 or so" pieces in the estimation of Dick Osburn and Brian Cushing. A few impaired examples are known. This PR62 coin has scattered light marks that limit the grade, but the razor-sharp detail and deeply mirrored fields balance the eye appeal. The fields have modest sea-green toning, which contrasts with the light golden devices to produce a modest cameo effect. A truly eye-appealing coin for the grade and an outstanding example of this rare early proof silver dollar.(Registry values: N7079)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 24ZU, PCGS# 6985, Greysheet# 7247)

Weight: 26.73 grams

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

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