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Gorgeous PR66 1870 Seated Dollar

1870 $1 PR66 NGC. A simply spectacular specimen of this later Seated dollar issue, which has a stated mintage of 1,000 pieces alongside the minor silver denominations of the date. According to Q. David Bowers, from Silver Dollars & Trade Dollars of the United States, "Apparently, most 1870 Proof dollars were distributed with minor and silver Proof sets. The scarcity of survivors suggests that quantities may have remained unsold at the end of the year and were melted ..." This Premium Gem, on the other hand, has thrived since it left the Mint. Deep iridescent patina, rooted in tan, ruby, and blue-green colors, covers all but small silver cores on each side. Carefully preserved mirrors gleam beneath the toning. Census: 12 in 66, 0 finer (6/10).(Registry values: N7079)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 252S, PCGS# 7018, GSID# 7337)

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight: 26.73 grams
ASW: 0.77346oz
Mintage: 1,000

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