1877 T$1 PR(PCGS#7057)

1877 T$1 PR (PCGS#7057)

November 2017 Baltimore U.S. Coins Auction

详细说明: Underrated Proof 1877 Trade Dollar Exceptional Quality 1877 Trade Dollar. Proof-66 (PCGS). CAC. This is a wonderfully original, aesthetically pleasing example of one of the more underrated Proofs in the trade dollar series. Richly toned in dominant copper-rose and pearl gray shades, direct lighting calls forth iridescent undertones of vivid powder blue and salmon pink. The Proof finish is readily appreciable in the fields, the devices fully impressed with razor sharp detail to even the most intricate design elements. Obviously handled with great care since the day of production, the surfaces are silky smooth in appearance and border on pristine. The 1877 has one of, if not the lowest mintage among Proof trade dollars. Either 510 or 710 Proofs were struck, the discrepancy stemming from the uncertain status of 200 coins delivered in February. Were they Proofs or circulation strikes? We may never know. What is known with certainty, however, is that the 1877 is one of the more underrated Proofs of this type, even the often-quoted mintage of 510 pieces insufficient to catch the attention of most collectors who focus on the Proof-only trade dollars of 1878 to 1883. In the finest grades, as here, the Proof 1877 is a formidable condition rarity, the present example ideally suited for inclusion in an advanced specimen type or date set. PCGS# 7057. NGC ID: 27YN. PCGS Population: 6; 2 finer in this category (both Proof-67).