1871 $1, DCAM PR(PCGS#97019)

1871 $1, DCAM PR (PCGS#97019)

November 2019 Baltimore U.S. Coins Auction

Lot Description: Deep Cameo Proof 1871 Silver Dollar A Breathtakingly Beautiful Gem 1871 Liberty Seated Silver Dollar. Proof-65+ Deep Cameo (PCGS). CAC. This is a simply gorgeous coin that presents superb cameo contrast between deeply mirrored fields and heavily frosted design elements. Fully struck with untoned silver white surfaces that are expectably smooth for the assigned grade. Whether your intent is to build a world-class type set or a collection of Proof Liberty Seated dollars of equal quality, this specimen would serve as a highlight in your numismatic cabinet. The late date 1871 Liberty Seated dollar has a Proof mintage of 960 pieces. This is the second highest total for the Motto design type after that of the 1870 (1,000 Proofs), most examples distributed to contemporary collectors as part of the year's minor and silver coin Proof sets. Demand for these sets seems to have been fairly constant throughout the year as the mintage for the dollar was achieved at widely spaced intervals. Survivors are eagerly sought for specimen type and date purposes, the present example with superior quality and outstanding eye appeal. PCGS Population: 2; 3 finer in this category (Proof-67 Deep Cameo finest). PCGS# 97019. NGC ID: 252T. Click here for certification details from PCGS.