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1856 Seated Dollar, PR65
Tied for the Finest at PCGS

1856 $1 PR65 PCGS. The present coin is a gorgeous Gem proof that exhibits excellent contrast between the mirrored fields and frosty devices. A few faint hairlines and contact marks hide beneath the appealing gold, lilac, and blue toning intermingled on both sides, including small nicks below CA of AMERICA, useful for pedigree tracking. Counted among the finest known examples with fully original toning and exceptional eye appeal. The fields are covered with faint die striations.

Population Data (7/14): Although PCGS has certified 29 proof 1856 Seated dollars, only three of those are PR65, and none are finer. NGC reports six examples in PR65 and three finer pieces, including proofs and Cameo proofs.

Heritage Commentary: Proof Seated dollars are the most popular coins in the entire series of silver proofs, a situation that remains unchanged since the time of issue. While mintages for the proof dollars were higher than the subordinate denominations, demand was and still is proportionately higher. The PCGS website suggests a surviving population of 50 to 75 coins in all grades, with this coin among the few finest certified.(Registry values: N7079)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 252A, PCGS# 6999, GSID# 7292)

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight: 26.73 grams
ASW: 0.77346oz
Mintage: 40

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