1853 SILVER DOLLAR
PCGS No: 6941, 6996
Mintage:
Circulation strikes: 46,110
Proofs: estimated 15
Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Diameter: 38.1 millimeters
Metal Content:
Silver - 90%
Copper - 10%
Weight: 26.73 grams
Edge: Reeded
Mintmark: None (for Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania) below the eagle on the reverse
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Notes:
Copper and Silver Restrikes are known of this date.
The finest Uncirculated example graded by PCGS is a single MS-66.
The finest
"Restrike" Proof example graded by PCGS is a single PR-65.
Recent appearances:
ICG MS-64. Ex
- Superior Galleries' "Pre-Long Beach Sale", October 1-3, 2000,
Lot 3536, illustrated, sold for $5,865.00
PCGS MS-62. Ex -
Superior Galleries' "Pre-Long Beach Sale", October 1-3, 2000,
Lot 3537, illustrated, sold for $2,645.00
PCGS MS-61. Ex - Bowers & Merena Galleries' "The Rarities
Sale", January 3, 2001, Lot 270, illustrated, sold for $2,300.00
Brilliant Uncirculated. Ex- Stack's "The September Sale",
September 12-13, 2000, Lot 597, sold for $2,415.00
Choice About Uncirculated. Ex- Stack's "The September
Sale", September 12-13, 2000, Lot 598, sold for $1,006.25
About Uncirculated. Ex
- Stack's "65th Anniversary Sale", October 17-19, 2000, Lot 1244,
not plated, sold for $460.00
AU-50, Brushed. Ex - Heritage Numismatic Auctions, Inc.'s "Long
Beach Signature Sale", May 31-June 2, 2001, Lot 5722, not
illustrated, not sold
PCGS EF-45. Ex - Bowers and Merena Galleries' Robert W. Schwan
Collection Sale, October 26-27, 2000, Lot 1446, sold for $534.75
Choice Very Fine, previously
cleaned surfaces. Ex - Stack's "65th Anniversary Sale",
October 17-19, 2000, Lot 1245, not plated, sold for $356.50 Ex Kossoff sale, Bowers and Merena
November 1985, lot 1746
Very Fine. Ex- Stack's "The September Sale", September
12-13, 2000, Lot 599, sold for $488.75
Sources and/or recommended
reading:
"The PCGS Population Report, October 2003" by The
Professional Coin Grading Service
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