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Attractive 1863 Seated Dollar, PR67 Cameo

1863 $1 PR67 Cameo NGC. Gorgeous plum-red, navy-blue, and golden-brown drape the obverse periphery, with the majority of the field and seated Liberty untoned. The reverse has a circle of brilliance in the upper left quadrant, while the remainder of that side is bathed in vivid cherry-red, peach, and aqua-blue patina. Where untoned, cameo contrast is obvious. The strike is penetrating, and the eye appeal is exceptional.
In his 1993 Silver Dollar Encyclopedia, Q. David Bowers asserts that two proof dies are known, but diagnostics of the second die are undetermined. All examples we have examined are from the first die pair. The obverse of this variety is identified by minute die doubling on LIBERTY, its scroll, and the horizontal shield lines. On the reverse, the third line of the first vertical shield stripe extends through several horizontal lines and is incompletely finished between the lowest arrowheads and the leaves of the olive branch.
Only 460 proofs were struck for this Civil War date. Among proof dates with recorded mintages, the 1863 has the smallest production, edging out the 470-piece proof emission of the 1864. The silver dollar is the largest and most visually impressive Seated denomination, and proofs of that type have the greatest eye appeal. The short set, from 1858 to 1873, can be accomplished by the advanced numismatist and would make a stunning display at a regional coin show. Census: 1 in 67 Cameo, 2 finer (3/09).
From The Joseph C. Thomas Collection.(Registry values: N10218)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 252H, PCGS# 87006, Greysheet# 7314)

Weight: 26.73 grams

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

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