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1854 $1 PR64 Ultra Cameo NGC....
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Sold on Sep 9, 2011 for:
$25,300.00
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Description
1854 Seated Dollar, PR64 Ultra Cameo
Incredible Quality and Eye Appeal
Ex: Pittman
1854 $1 PR64 Ultra Cameo NGC. The 1854 proof Seated Liberty
dollar was produced in small numbers, with an estimated mintage of
50-100 pieces. The dollars were sold as part of complete proof sets
and as single pieces to interested collectors. Walter Breen
estimated the surviving population at two dozen examples in all
grades. This is the first time Heritage has been privileged to
offer an 1854 in PR64 Ultra Cameo condition and this is the only
proof Ultra Cameo coin certified at NGC (8/11).All proof 1854 dollars show a small triangular defect in the obverse field, near the top of the 5 in the date. Another interesting feature that appears on this coin, and many others, is a patch of mint frost beneath Liberty's chin that gives the goddess a "bearded" appearance.
The present coin traces its provenance to the celebrated Pittman Collection, one of the finest numismatic gatherings of all time. John Jay Pittman was a connoisseur of the first order, and only the rarest and finest specimens found a place in his collection. This delightful Choice example is sharply detailed in most areas, but shows the characteristic softness on the eagle's wing. The fields are deeply mirrored, and display hints of attractive light gold toning. The best pedigree markers are a diagonal mark extending into the left (facing) eagle's wing from the reverse field and a pair of lint marks between stars 2 and 3. This coin possesses high technical quality and tremendous eye appeal, along with its distinguished history.
Ex: Royal Sale/Allenburger Collection (B. Max Mehl, 3/1948), lot 1130; John Jay Pittman Collection (David Akers, 5/1998), lot 1686, realized $19,800.
Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 2528, PCGS# 96997, Greysheet# 7288)
Weight: 26.73 grams
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Auction Info
2011 September Long Beach Signature US Coin Auction #1159 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
September, 2011
8th-11th
Thursday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 15
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