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Session Two - Monday, January 26, 2015 10:00 am
1866 W
ITH
M
OTTO
L
IBERTY
S
EATED
D
OLLAR
1546
1866. With Motto
.
PCGS graded Proof 64 Cameo
.
Always of interest to collectors of 19th century proof type,
only 725 proof Seated dollars were struck in 1866. Pres-
ently, this is nowhere near enough for the many collectors
who wish to own one. This piece is deeply reflective in the
fields, a trait that is apparent even through the lovely brick-
red and deep blue peripheral toning. The devices are
frosted and nicely contrasted against the highly reflective
fields indicating an early strike from newly prepared dies. A
beautiful, near-Gem proof example.
Pop 16; 17 finer
.
(
PCGS # 87014
)
Estimated Value .........................................$7,000 - 7,500
1547
1866. With Motto
.
PCGS graded AU-53
. This attractive AU
example retains some of its original mint luster and only a light
amount of wear shows on the well-detailed design elements. A
few scattered minor abrasions in the fields do little to detract
from the overall presentation.
Pop 15; 92 finer at PCGS.
(
PCGS # 6959
)
Estimated Value ................................................... $900 - 950
G
EM
C
AMEO
P
ROOF
1868 S
EATED
D
OLLAR
1548
1868
.
PCGS graded Proof 66 Cameo
. This is one of
only 600 proof 1868 Liberty Seated dollars struck for collec-
tors of the time. This With Motto Seated dollar exhibits a
brilliant, snow-white finish, with only the slightest hint of
natural patina when examined under a light source. The
strike is absolutely full, down to the each knuckle on the
eagle's talons and every strand of hair on Liberty's head.
No contact marks or hairlines are evident even with the
brilliant, highly reflective surfaces. A nicely frosted appear-
ance is reported on the obverse and reverse devices result-
ing in the coveted Cameo designation by PCGS.
Pop 2;
none finer at PCGS.
(
PCGS # 87016
)
Estimated Value .................................... $30,000 - 35,000
C
AMEO
P
ROOF
1868
L
IBERTY
S
EATED
D
OLLAR
1549
1868
.
PCGS graded Proof 64 Cameo
. In 1868, only 600
proofs were produced for collectors in this third year of
With Motto Seated dollar production. The fields are deeply
mirrored, and there is light mint frost on the devices -- just
enough contrast to justify a Cameo designation. Some mot-
tled, pale lilac-gray patina has gathered over the years. One
tiny mark at 9 o'clock on the obverse rim is mentioned for
accuracy.
Pop 22; 9 finer, 7 in 65, 2 in 66.
(
PCGS #
87016
)
Estimated Value ........................................ $5,000 - 5,500
