1858 $1 PR64 Cameo PCGS....

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1858 Seated Dollar, PR64 Cameo
Famous Proof-Only Issue
'Badge of Accomplishment'

1858 $1 PR64 Cameo PCGS. The rims and design features exhibit light golden-gray iridescence, surrounded by glassy fields with deeper steel-gray and powder-blue patina. The two-toned effect generates eye-catching cameo contrast on each side. Wispy marks are scattered throughout, but the only useful pedigree marker is a dark toning spot between (ON)E D(OLLAR).

Population Data (9/15): This PR64 Cameo is among the three top-graded examples at PCGS (one in PR64+ Cameo). NGC reports three PR64 Cameo examples and three submissions finer, up to one PR67+ Cameo.

Heritage Commentary: The 1858 is a famous proof-only issue. Writing in his Silver Dollar Encyclopedia (1993), Bowers described the ownership of an example in any grade as a "badge of accomplishment." The issue's production total has been a source of debate for more than 125 years, with estimates ranging from 80 coins to over 700 pieces. The current consensus among researchers and numismatic scholars is that approximately 300 proof dollars were struck. Examples in this high grade with a Cameo designation are extremely rare.

Provenance: Numisma '95 (Stack's session), lot 1342.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 252C, PCGS# 87001, Greysheet# 7299)

Weight: 26.73 grams

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

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