1863 S$1 PR64 Cameo NGC....

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Choice Cameo Proof 1863 Seated Liberty Dollar

1863 $1 PR64 Cameo NGC. The obverse has the date slightly below center and slightly to the right, with the shield point just left of the serif of 1. The extreme left edge of the base of 1 is over the space between two denticles. There are no other unusual or remarkable features of this obverse die, one of two different dies used to coin Proof dollars. The reverse is similarly unremarkable in that there are few unusual attribution points. There is a small area of unpolished field above and below the branch stem, joining the various leaves. Another minute unpolished area joins the lower two arrowheads. Finally, pale three of gule 1 (the rightmost line of the leftmost vertical shield stripe) extends upwards through five horizontal shield lines.
Just 460 Proof dollars were coined in 1863. Dave Bowers suggested that most "were probably sold, although the Mint's pricing and ordering policies during this difficult Civil War year made it anything but easy to acquire sets and individual coins." This Choice Proof has exquisite contrast with extremely bright and lustrous devices set against deeply mirrored fields. These fields have minor hairlines that prevent a Gem quality grade; however, the overall aesthetic appeal is outstanding. This is a lovely Proof dollar that will surely please almost any collector.(#87006) (Registry values: N4719)

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

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

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