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1861 Seated Dollar, XF45
Better Philadelphia Date

1861 $1 XF45 NGC. OC-4, Low R.4. Ex: Dick Osburn Collection. Osburn-Cushing Die State a//a. Both 1s in the date sit low in the exergue. This is an early die state example with both the obverse and reverse struck from perfect dies. Dappled golden-gray toning inhabits both sides of this Choice XF example. Marks are few on the pleasing, lightly toned surfaces. Light high-point circulation wear accounts for the assigned grade. The 1861 date is scarce-to-rare in all grades. NGC Census: 3 in 45, 73 finer (9/25).(Registry values: N1793)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 24Z4, PCGS# 6951, Greysheet# 7210)

Weight: 26.73 grams

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper


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13th Thursday 12:50 pm CT
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