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Session Two - Monday, January 26, 2015 10:00 am
1563
1878
.
PCGS graded Proof 64.
CAC APPROVED.
A colorfully
toned example of the first of the Philadelphia Mint Proof-only
Trade dollar issues. The obverse is toned in stunning shades of
turquoise-blue that are accented with purple-pink at the center.
The reverse is mostly purple-lilac and pink with some electric-
blue at the outermost periphery. Especially choice as a near-
Gem, and worthy of a strong bid from the collector of attrac-
tively toned 19th century U.S. silver coins.
Pop 73; 20 finer,
11 in 65, 8 in 66, 1 in 68
. (
PCGS # 7058
)
Estimated Value ..............................................$4,000 - 4,400
1564
1878
.
PCGS graded Proof 64 Cameo
. Attractive, soft dove-
gray toning with blue, red-pink, and golden highlights, espe-
cially when the coin is rotated under a light. The 1878 Trade
dollar is a desirable proof-only issue having a scant mintage of
just 900 pieces.
Pop 25; 13 finer at PCGS.
(
PCGS # 87058
)
Estimated Value ..............................................$4,000 - 4,400
G
EM
P
ROOF
1879 T
RADE
D
OLLAR
1565
1879
.
PCGS graded Proof 65
. The year 1879 represents
the second entry in the series of proof-only Trade dollars
coined in Philadelphia from 1878 to 1883, and (later) on to
1885. This well preserved Gem is a lovely specimen with
rich blue-green and sunset-red toning over mirrored fields
and satiny, lustrous devices. Beautifully toned, a truly
remarkable Gem proof specimen.
Pop 37; 25 finer, 20 in
66, 5 in 67.
(
PCGS # 7059
)
Estimated Value ........................................ $6,000 - 6,300
C
AMEO
P
ROOF
1879 T
RADE
D
OLLAR
1566
1879
.
PCGS graded Proof 64 Cameo
. While not an
absolute rarity in terms of the PCGS Population Report,
Trade dollars at this grade level are a highly collectible com-
modity. Brilliant on both sides, the coin is fully struck and
has outstanding eye appeal. A thin, barely visible diagonal
line extends from star 2 to star 8, this being mentioned, not
as a detraction, but an identifier for future pedigree pur-
poses. This Choice Proof trade dollar will be ideal for any
high quality set.
Pop 43; 32 finer at PCGS.
(
PCGS #
87059
)
Estimated Value ........................................ $3,500 - 3,600
1567
1879
.
PCGS graded Proof 63 Cameo
. Traces of irregular
peripheral gold and iridescent toning are noted surrounding
selected obverse and reverse border areas of this lovely Select
Cameo proof. Both sides show slight striking softness, especially
on the stars below the olive branch.
Pop 27; 77 finer at
PCGS.
(
PCGS # 87059
)
Estimated Value ..............................................$2,900 - 3,000
