1863 Liberty Seated Silver Dollar. Proof-64 Cameo (PCGS).

A boldly cameoed near-Gem with wisps of iridescent toning that appear to drift toward the borders. Fully struck, as befits the method of manufacture, with impressive eye appeal. As with most Proof silver dollars of the era, the 1863 was distributed as part of the year's silver Proof sets. With 460 pieces struck from two distinct die marriages, the 1863 issue enjoys a good rate of survival for a Proof Liberty Seated dollar of the No Motto type, especially compared to that of many pre-Civil War issues. This is perhaps because the suspension of specie payments in July 1862 made the acquisition and preservation of all silver coins particularly attractive. Survivors are certainly attractive today for both high grade type and date purposes.

PCGS# 87006. NGC ID: 252H.

PCGS Population: 6; 5 finer in this category (Proof-67+ Cameo finest).

From our sale of the Silver Springs Collection, August 2021 ANA Auction, lot 3285.

Estimate: $ 6000