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1857 L
IBERTY
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EATED
Q
UARTER
402
1857
.
NGC graded MS-67 Star
. Lovely rainbow toning.
Pop 2; 3 finer, 1 in 67+, 1 in 68, 1 in 68 Star
.
Estimated Value ........................................ $7,500 - 8,000
403
1857
.
PCGS graded Proof 63.
CAC Approved
. Nice even
grey toning. Only 40 pieces struck, and 30 to 40 examples exist
according to PCGS Population Report. It is difficult to convey the
eye appeal of this well made Proof in mere words. Were it not
for some modern high resolution photographs, most bidders
who could not attend the sale in person would be denied the
opportunity of seeing it in all its glory. So sharp is it, that this
coin might qualify for an even finer grade, based just on its
appearance alone. It only takes a second for the viewer to
reach the same conclusion that we have -- this is a remarkable
early Proof Seated Liberty coin that will surely excite even the
most knowledgeable collector. Both sides are richly toned with
original shades of steel blue and gray highlights. Bold, swirling,
reflective luster springs from each side, even with the original
color. Close examination of the fields reveals some normal die-
polish striations resulting of an impression from freshly main-
tained dies.
Pop 11; 12 finer, 9 in 64, 3 in 65.
(
PCGS #
5553
)
Estimated Value ..............................................$2,800 - 3,000
Enlargement
404
1858
.
PCGS graded MS-65 PQ.
CAC Approved
. Light hint
of blue and gold tone. Lustrous, mint-frosty surfaces put on a
show with their rich shades of natural toning iridescence, the
overall appearance greatly reinforced by gem quality cartwheel
luster. Regarding this date, the 1858 along with its sister year
1857 ranks among the most available dates in all grades includ-
ing this desirable MS65 state of preservation. Step up to the
competition and give it a bid.
Pop 32; 13 finer, 1 in 65+, 12
in 66
. (
PCGS # 5445
)
Estimated Value ..............................................$3,200 - 3,500
G
EM
1859 L
IBERTY
S
EATED
Q
UARTER
405
1859
.
NGC graded Proof 66 Cameo
. A nice white coin.
Only 800 minted. A small date digit punch set was used in
1859 for the first time since 1842, and this lovely near-pris-
tine Proof is the result. Fully lustrous - an important and
rare feature for this not all that well preserved issue where
hairlined Proofs, when they are offered for sale, are the rule
-- the surfaces display dominant pearl-white color. Almost
everyone likes to seek a coin that was struck with precision
and care by the dies in the outer margins and on all leg-
ends that you'd expect; here too, the inner designs were
also left crisply detailed by the imprint of the dies. And they
are lovely cameo frosted, to boot! The coin is strikingly
beautiful as well as being literally boldly struck on all
devices. These attributes synergistically yield outstanding
overall eye appeal that would be difficult to surpass.
Pop
8; 1 finer in 67
.
Estimated Value ........................................ $6,000 - 6,500
406
1859
.
NGC graded Proof 65
. Only 800 minted. Wonderful
blue and gold toning.
Pop 20; 19 finer, 15 in 66, 3 in 67, 1
in 67 Star
.
Estimated Value ..............................................$4,000 - 4,200
