1854 $1 PR64 PCGS. OC-P2, Blundered Date, Low R.6....

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1854 Seated Dollar, PR64
Extremely Rare as a Proof
Tied for Finest Non-Cameo at PCGS

1854 $1 PR64 PCGS. OC-P2, Blundered Date, Low R.6. Ex: Dick Osburn and the Osburn-Cushing Reference Collections. OC Die State a/a. A Top-30 Variety. The majority of surviving 1854 proofs are restrikes, with perhaps only a single original 1854 proof that survives. This example is clearly a restrike proof, struck with a reverse die from 1859 paired with a blundered date obverse that shows remnants of two widely misplaced digits. An errant 4 is visible near the rock base above the primary 54, and the top of a second misplaced 4 sits atop a dentil below the primary 4.

The surfaces of this piece have taken on a lovely iridescent patina, where lilac, reddish-gold, and heather-gray shades combine over mirrored obverse fields. Pale rose accents glow within the recesses of the portrait. On the reverse, the colors are more subtle and pale-gold predominates. Reflective fields contrast nicely with the moderately frosted devices. The design elements are sharply struck, with the only weakness occurring at the top of the eagle's right wing, which is typical for restrikes. A few wispy handling marks are noted in the fields. This is a pleasing Seated dollar and a coin sure to generate much interest among bidders, since all 1854 proofs are scarce-to-rare. This example is tied for finest at PCGS. Population: 5 in 64, 0 finer (6/18).
Ex: ANA Signature (Heritage, 7/2005), lot 10270; ANA Signature (Heritage, 8/2014, lot 4664; Houston Money Show Signature (Heritage, 12/2014), lot 3633.
From The Dick Osburn Collection. (Registry values: N7079)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 2528, PCGS# 6997, Greysheet# 7286)

Weight: 26.73 grams

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

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