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1851 $1 Restrike PR63 NGC. CAC. OC-P4, Low R.7....
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Description
1851 Seated Liberty Dollar, PR63
Prized Proof Restrike Issue
1851 $1 Restrike PR63 NGC. CAC. OC-P4, Low R.7. The most
recent research from Dick Osburn and Brian Cushing suggests either
two or three restrike periods exist for the 1851 proofs, with no
Original proofs confirmed. Based on the die marriage of this
example, it was most likely struck in 1865 or possibly 1866,
utilizing the reverse die used to strike most of the 1865 proof
Seated dollars. The obverse die shows a fully unfinished area under
Liberty's chin, with diagnostic die marks on the 5 and 1 of the
date and at the obverse rim below star 1.The research goes on to estimate 12 proofs exist from this die pair, although the present coin was unknown to Osburn-Cushing. Sharply struck and dramatically toned, the obverse of this Select proof is rainbow-toned in shades of gunmetal-blue, orange, magenta, lemon-gold, and olive-green. Mottled cobalt-blue, gold, and powder-gray toning forms the pleasing reverse patina. A few light lines beneath the vivid toning do little to diminish the outstanding eye appeal. The strike, while uniformly sharp, shows slight blending at Liberty's top-most hair strands. CAC endorsed for both technical and visual quality. Census: 3 in 63, 5 finer. CAC: 3 in 63, 1 finer (4/16).
From The Rev. Dr. James G. K. McClure Collection.(Registry values: N7079)
Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# CPUT, PCGS# 6993, Greysheet# 7269)
Weight: 26.73 grams
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
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Auction Info
2016 June 8 - 12 Long Beach Expo US Coins Signature Auction - Long Beach #1236 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
June, 2016
8th-12th
Wednesday-Sunday
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