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1869 L
IBERTY
S
EATED
D
OLLAR
1550
1869
.
NGC graded MS-64
. Despite the large mintage of
423,700 pieces, the 1869 Seated Liberty dollar is seldom
encountered in Mint State grades. Apparently most of the
was exported to the Orient. This example exhibits attractive
reddish-golden and russet toning over each side with
accents of deep blue at the margins. A certain reflective
character is also seen in the fields. The strike is sharp
throughout, with no obvious or overly distracting marks on
either side.
Pop 10; 3 finer in 65.
Estimated Value ........................................ $8,500 - 9,000
1869 L
IBERTY
S
EATED
D
OLLAR
1551
1869
.
NGC graded Proof 64
. The Proof 1869 Seated
Dollar was struck to the extent of 600 specimens, a mint-
age figure similar to that of the other proof With Motto
Seated dollars from the 1860s. Although also popular with
type collectors, this issue enjoys its greatest demand from
Seated dollar date collectors who understand the rarity and
the conditionally challenging nature of the 1869 business
strike.
Splashes of golden-tan and sky-blue toning grace the proof
surfaces in a somewhat streaky, attractive fashion. A
sharply executed strike highlights the design elements,
which yield mild contrast with the mirrored fields, but not
enough for a Cameo designation. A few wispy hairlines
keep this specimen from full Gem status.
Pop 51; 33 finer
. (
PCGS # 7017
)
Estimated Value ........................................ $5,000 - 5,500
1552
1870
.
PCGS graded MS-63
. Both sides are bight and snow-
white overall. The devices are reasonably sharp and well pre-
served, with minimal handling evidence. A fresh appearing,
crisp specimen.
Pop 24; 21 finer
. (
PCGS # 6963
)
Estimated Value ..............................................$4,000 - 4,400
N
EAR
-M
INT
1870-CC L
IBERTY
S
EATED
D
OLLAR
1553
1870-CC
.
PCGS graded AU-58
. An original and barely
toned example of the first year of issue of Seated dollars
from the Carson City Mint. The Carson City Mint produced
Seated dollars from 1870 to 1873 and only 12,642 pieces
were struck in 1870. In all, 19,288 Seated dollars were pro-
duced at Carson City during this time, and the 1870-CC
represents 65% of that mintage figure. Not surprisingly, the
1870-CC is the most available issue, a fact that some do not
appreciate due to the publicity and romanticism associated
with 1870-CC coins from other denominations (half eagle,
eagle and double eagle). While the 1870-CC might be the
most common issue, all Carson City Seated dollars are quite
scarce to very rare. Demand is always strong due to the
short production period and the fact that almost all coins
produced went straight into circulation, many being subse-
quently lost, cleaned, or damaged in some way.
The present example has fantastic eye appeal with fields
that impart a certain reflective quality. Liberty is frosty and
void of any major marks. Satiny luster still exists within the
stars and extends into the fields. Very minor strike weak-
ness is noted on several of the stars, however, this is typical
of the issue. The reverse is similar in appearance, but a
small group of marks is noticed between the eagle's beak
and the ribbon above. Overall, a very pleasing coin and one
that makes a perfect type example for a Carson City Seated
dollar.
Pop 16; 15 finer
. (
PCGS # 6964
)
Estimated Value .................................... $15,000 - 16,000
