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$1 Gold
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1667
1861
.
PCGS graded MS-64.
CAC Approved
. Clashing on
both sides as made. An attractive untoned coin that has semi-
prooflike surface and comes within shouting distance of MS65
gem quality. When the Civil War started in April of 1861, panic
gripped the populace on both sides of the conflict. Almost
immediately, gold coins began to be hoarded. By the end of the
year, silver coins, too, were taken off the market, causing untold
inconvenience for merchants and government suppliers. A fairly
substantial number of 1861-dated and 1862 Gold Dollars were
saved in fresh Mint condition at the time. And it is from these
that collectors now have access to what might otherwise be
very rare quality from such early dates.
Pop 105; 54 finer at
PCGS.
(
PCGS # 7558
)
Estimated Value ................................................... $700 - 750
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1668
1862
.
PCGS graded MS-64.
CAC Approved
. Mostly
untoned. Clean as a whistle, as one would look forward to from
the MS64 grade with only now and then a stray hairline or
vague mark; however, what really makes this break free from
others is its shimmering bright frost that rolls around each side.
About as fully struck as these Civil War period Gold Dollars are
normally found, with just terrific detail in the main devices.
(
PCGS # 7560
)
Estimated Value ................................................... $700 - 750
L
OVELY
P
ROOF
1876 $1 G
OLD
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NDIAN
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1669
1876
.
PCGS graded Proof 65 Cameo
. Lovely rich
golden toning with rose colored accents. A wonderful Proof.
Only 45 minted. We always enjoy cataloging a rare Centen-
nial issue 1876 Gold Dollar Proof, for this is among the rar-
est dates in the 1856-89 Type 3 design. The records show
that 45 Proofs were produced in this, the one hundredth
anniversary year of the Declaration of Independence. With
such a revealingly low total, no one ever feels surprised
when one sells for a landmark price. The present specimen
is a boldly original Gem Proof, and it is has the faint die file
marks at the AM in AMERICA that identify the Proof die.
Beautiful colors, Nature’s bounty, envelop the entire surface
with completely original colors. The devices are nicely
stamped by the dies, they are beautifully frosted, and best
of all they show strong contrast. The field dances light off
its surface whenever the coin is dipped or tilted. The con-
noisseur of numismatic rarities will feel an urge to bid gen-
erously for this truly outstanding Gem Proof 1876 Gold
Dollar, a milestone.
Pop 1; none finer at PCGS
. (
PCGS
# 87626
)
1876 is famous in U.S. history for an unusual disputed pres-
idential election. The voting that November resulted in a
political ruckus of serious proportions. Rutherford B. Hayes,
Republican, had 184 undisputed votes, Samuel J. Tilden,
Democrat, 165, with twenty from South Carolina, Louisiana,
Florida, and Oregon, in dispute. Tilden needed them all to
be elected. Eventually, an electoral commission of fifteen
men was appointed by Congress to decide the issue. On
this there were eight Republicans and seven Democrats. Its
decision was along strictly party lines, and Hayes became
President.
Estimated Value ............................................ $15,000-UP
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1670
1882
.
NGC graded MS-63
. Well struck with light hint of tone.
Lustrous and gleaming. Only 5,000 struck. (
PCGS # 7583
)
Estimated Value ................................................... $575 - 625
