Gobrecht, Liberty Seated and Trade Dollars

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Photo	Date	Grade	TPG	GFRC Rating	Price	Description	Buy
Gobrecht Dollars
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Liberty Seated Dollars
	1843	EF40	ANACS OWH 507587	Choice	$825	Deep Gray Toning, Steely Fields, Unspoiled and Attractive. 1990s ANACS grading brought the popular small white holder and accurate assessments. As a result, many of these holders have been left alone and still actively trade in the marketplace. Case in point is this naturally toned 1843 Seated half with crusty gray patina. Under that "skin" are steely fields which present themselves well under a bright light. In particular, the gun metal blues on the reverse are quite attractive. Abrasions are limited to one hidden contact mark to the right of the cap, otherwise the fields are close to pristine. Let's remember that we are discussing an EF coin that has seen circulation. Overall, a thoroughly pleasing type set possibility with perfect originality.
	1845	AU55	NGC Fatty 186058021	Market Acceptable	$2300	Market Acceptable, New Jersey Collection.. Rarity is the watchword when it comes to Seated dollars, and the 1845 issue easily qualifies with a low production level of 24,500 pieces. In an era when a day’s pay for an ordinary laborer was on the order of a dollar, there was a little demand for these hefty coins. This example reveals silver centers with deeper patina present at the rims. Glossy surfaces indicate an old wipe. NGC reports 40 coins in AU55, 30 examples in AU58, and just 19 pieces across all Mint State levels. The NGC price guide indicates a value of $2,450 in AU55. Housed in an NGC Gen 5 (1992-1995) no line Fatty holder with brown label. PCGS #6931
	1846	MS62	NGC 5742416006	Choice	$3650	Superbly Preserved, Rose-Gray Obverse Patina, Pristine Steely Fields, Fully Struck. An attractive and well preserved 1846 Seated dollar that warrants attention. Steely fields issue notable reflectance under angled lighting. This a fully choice example with intermixed mottled aquamarine, rose, and gray shades on the obverse while the reverse sports patches of olive surrounded by midnight blues. Fields are essentially unabraded and most pleasing during a 10x inspection. Worthy of a JUST BUY IT NOW recommendation. Housed in new large font NGC holder. Please note that the images emphasize greenish shades while the coin in hand will exhibit strong rose tones.
	1849	AU58	NGC 1975961001	Original	$1950	Near-Choice Orignal, New Jersey Collection.. Light gold patina overlays the partially mirrored surfaces of this Philadelphia piece. Straight-on viewing reveals steel gray color, with the toning more apparent under a bright light. Both shields exhibit light crust. Strike is typical, with a couple soft stars. As with most Seated dollars, production was minimal, with 62,600 examples struck in this year. NGC notes 58 pieces at the AU58 level, with 77 examples at all Mint State grades combined. The NGC price guide assigns a value of $1,900 in AU58. Housed in an NGC Gen 17 (2004-2008) holder. PCGS #6936
	1849	AU55	NGC 3655708003	Choice	$1550	Choice Orignal, New Jersey Collection.. Thick skin reveals violet and purple color under a bright light, overlaid by deep slate patina on both sides. The NGC price guide value is $1,150, rising to $1,900 in AU58 and $2,650 at the MS60 level. Every collector is unique, but we like the idea of a near-MS example at less than half of the Mint State price. Like all Seated dollars, the overall population is low (334 coins at NGC, 517 pieces at PCGS) and compares favorably to “rarities” in the Morgan series, such as the 1889-CC or 1893-S, which number in the thousands. Housed in newer NGC holder with edge view insert. PCGS #6936
	1871	EF40	PCGS 5251065	Original	$725	Near-Choice Orignal, New Jersey Collection. For those searching for a With Motto Seated dollar, this latest New Jersey Collection release warrants consideration. This lot has been off the market for decades and is housed in PCGS Gen3.1 (1993-1998) old green holder. Steely fields are covered with a semi-transparent antique gray patina. Surfaces are mostly unabraded other than a horizontal line in the left facing wing that requires a 10x to locate. A well struck example with bold star centers in the left field and nearly fully defined stars in the right field.
	1872-S	AU55	PCGS 4265098	Choice	HOLD $9200	Choice Orignal, New Jersey Collection.. This late date San Francisco piece represents one of the tougher issues in the Seated dollar series, with a mintage of 9,000 pieces and a price profile considerably advanced over “type coin” status. This example exhibits partially mirrored fields with scattered gold patina, and the overall appearance is pleasing. A few light lines are evident to the right of Liberty. Collectors paid little attention to these at the time of issue, and near-MS examples are challenging. PCGS notes 15 pieces in AU55, four coins in AU58, and 12 examples in all Mint State grades. The PCGS price guide value is $9,000 in AU55. This piece is a highlight of the New Jersey collection, and the next owner will have acquired a truly significant Seated dollar. Housed in a PCGS Gen3.1 (1993-1998) old green holder. PCGS #6970
Trade Dollars
	1873	AU55	PCGS 25799720	Choice	HOLD $995	New July 17! First Year Issue, Partially Mirrored, Choice Original, Fresh GFRC Buyback. The surfaces of the GFRC-rated Choice example exhibit partial mirrors, accompanied by light rose patina at the rims, more intensely on the reverse. A few light lines in the left obverse field are noted, consistent with the assigned grade. This was the first regular-issue U.S. coin to plainly stated its weight and fineness, emphasizing the “trade” nature of the coin. PCGS notes 32 pieces in AU55, 28 coins in AU58, and 178 examples in Mint State. The PCGS price guide value is $1,250 in AU55. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder. PCGS #7031
	1873-S	AU53	PCGS 25799721	Original	HOLD $1025	Near-Choice Original, New Jersey Collection.. Partial mirrors radiate from steely surfaces, revealing light rose and russet patina on both sides. Faint lines are evident in the fields. Although the mintage exceeds that of the 1873 Philadelphia issue, most of the San Francisco coins made their way to Asia, and the survival rate is lower than that of the Philadelphia pieces. While the Carson City issue is the most desirable for this year, the San Francisco coins still stand above the Philadelphia pieces in terms of rarity. The PCGS census notes 21 coins in AU53, 76 pieces in AU55-AU58, and 113 examples in Mint State. The PCGS price guide value is $1,500. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder. PCGS #7033
	1874	MS62	NGC 1270271001	Choice	$1700	Choice Original, New Jersey Collection.. The even, untoned surfaces of this Philadelphia piece exhibit frosty luster, and the GFRC Choice rating fairly reflects the overall eye appeal. Liberty’s head and the stars are fully defined, while the right claws exhibit characteristic softness. Ideally, the Mint wished to coin Trade dollars at the western Mints, being the closest to Asia. However, capacity limitations dictated the production of nearly a million coins at the Philadelphia Mint in this year. Most of these were exported, and Mint State examples without chopmarks are desirable. The NGC census reports 20 pieces in MS62, with 48 pieces higher. The NGC price guide value is $1,900. Housed in an NGC Gen 9 (2001-2003) holder. PCGS #7034
	1874-CC	AU50	PCGS 24702387	Choice	HOLD $1500	New July 26! Attractive Rose-Gray Toning, Steely Fields, Pleasing Reflectance. A fresh GFRC trade acquisition with natural rose-gray patina on the obverse with more pronounced golden hues on the reverse. Steely fields and the resulting reflectance are pleasing under a bright light. A well preserved example with pristine fields for the certified grade. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.5 (2011-2013) holder. This is an unquestionable original example that will please the new owner.
	1874-S	MS62	PCGS OGH 2544545	Choice	HOLD $1600	Choice Original, New Jersey Collection.. Steely-frosted surfaces pop with exceptional luster, and the eye appeal is readily evident. Nicely struck, with defined star points and most claws separated. A few micro field lines inhibit CAC certification, but this example is closer than most and easily stands above a typical MS62 example. PCGS has certified 122 coins in MS62 and 130 examples finer, with the highest being a pair of coins at MS65 and MS65+. The PCGS price guide indicates a value of $1,850 in MS62, rising to $2,750 in MS63. This piece is worthy of a premium above the MS62 value, and the amount will be determined by the bidding. Housed in a PCGS Gen 3.1 (1993-1998) old green holder. PCGS #7036
	1876	MS62	PCGS 40040466	Choice	$1625	Choice Original, New Jersey Collection.. Partial mirrors reflect light toning at the rims of this Centennial-dated piece. A few obverse hairlines at the head are evident, given precise orientation of a glass and a light source. Nicely struck, with ample claw detail. Type I obverse, with three fingers, and Type II reverse, with arrowhead above the 2. Most 1876 Trade dollars are Type I/II, as seen here. The II/II variety is rare, and cherrypickers will take note, as examples of this issue are frequently cataloged without attribution. PCGS notes 94 coins in MS62 with 299 examples finer. The PCGS price guide value is $1,850. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.1 (2003-2004) holder. PCGS #7041
	1877	MS62	NGC 1500937001	Choice	$1450	Choice Original, New Jersey Collection.. Grey-gold crust blankets nearly perfect surfaces, which exhibit reflective mirrors under a light source. Overall originality is close to CAC standards, and this GFRC-rated Choice piece stands above most MS62 examples. All coins fall on a continuum, and astute collectors will do well to pursue pieces that differentiate themselves from their peers. If paying MS62 money for a coin, why not acquire one of the better examples that can be had at that level? NGC notes 88 pieces at MS62 and 132 examples finer. The NGC price guide value is $1,200. Housed in an NGC Gen 17 (2004-2008) holder. PCGS #7044
	1877	AU55	PCGS 25799722	Choice	$725	Choice Original, New Jersey Collection.. Partially mirrored surfaces reveal light gold color throughout. Strike is typical, with a few soft stars. Faint obverse hairlines are evident under a glass, but the surfaces are smooth and otherwise mark-free for the grade. Following demonetization of Trade dollars in 1876, these pieces circulated at a discount, as falling silver prices reduced the bullion value of the coin to less than the face value. PCGS notes 105 coins in AU55, 87 pieces in AU58, and 354 examples at the Mint State level. The PCGS price guide in AU55 is $850. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder. PCGS #7044
	1877-S	AU55	NGC 4460727005	Choice	HOLD $600	Choice Original, Steely Fields, Olive-Gray Patina, Nice Cartwheels. A well preserved and thoroughly pleasing 1877-S Trade dollar that I would not mind having in a personal collection. This example is nicely balanced between unabraded steely fields, crusty olive gray patina, and residual luster that provides reasonable cartwheels given the thicker toning. I'm going with a JUST BUY IT NOW recommendation for those who enjoy and respect truly original Trade dollars. Housed in new large font NGC holder with edge view insert.
	1878-S	AU58	NGC 3475382001	Choice	$950	Uniform Crusted Patina, Choice Original.. Thick gold-gray crust blankets both sides, as a light source reveals steely surfaces underneath. This piece exhibits a typical “John Albanese” look, with heavy skin atop original, hairline-free fields. This year represents the final issue of circulation strike Trade dollars, as the passage of the Brand-Allison Act on February 28, 1878 led toward the creation of the now ubiquitous Morgan dollar. CAC notes 195 coins total, with 20 pieces in AU58 and 82 examples across the Mint State bands. The CAC price guide value is $992 in AU58. Housed in a newer NGC holder with edge view insert and CAC approval. PCGS #7048