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Description
1854 AU 50 Cleaned. One of the toughest non-proof dates in the series, not only in the higher grades, but in Good condition, as well. The example we offer here has nice surfaces, bold detail and a pleasing, golden coloration on both sides. In addition, some steel-blue color appears as small splashes of color on the right reverse rim. Although this date shows a mintage figure of 33,140, which is higher than many of its contemporaries, the 1854 has long been recognized as a rarity. One explanation for the scarcity of this date, is that most of the pieces were shipped overseas to China as soon as they were made. Walter Breen noted that 10,000 silver dollars bearing this date were shipped to San Francisco in November, 1854. Whether these remained in California, or were shipped to Asia, we do not know, but our gut instinct tells us they went overseas. In any event, these historical speculations are interesting to think about, but here we have a tangible reminder of those times in the form of a well-preserved, large-sized silver dollar of 1854!
Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 24YT, PCGS# 6942, GSID# 7204)
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight: 26.73 grams
ASW: 0.77346oz
Mintage: 33,140
Auction Info
1994 ANA Sale #122 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
July, 1994
27th-30th
Wednesday-Saturday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 4
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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