1859 Seated Dollar

shish

Does anyone know where this coin is? It was photographed over 10 years ago by Todd of blucc photo. I don't have an image of the reverse but using the date position it appears to be an S mint.

ricko

I have no idea where it might be, but suggest you contact Todd and ask him to contact his customer. Cheers, RickO

may

Closest I got on CoinFacts, but for all we know it could have been dipped.

shish

Already spoke with Todd, he suggested posting it here.

shish

The owner of that one from CoinFacts is a friend. Thankfully it has not been dipped.

may

@shish said:
The owner of that one from CoinFacts is a friend. Thankfully it has not been dipped.

I’m sorry about my wording, I mean the coin in the OP may have been dipped.

shish

That would be equivalent to a numismatic crime.

may

@shish said:
That would be equivalent to a numismatic crime.

shish

You have my attention. If your collecting early type coins like any seated series I hope you do extensive research before dipping any coin. I strongly encourage all numismatists to educate themselves on this important topic. There are many great articles on toning and cleaning and conserving coins including dipping that every numismatist should read.

I'll close with my personal preference on this topic.

I recognize, appreciate, and value the beautiful and unique toning that nature creates. Hopefully you will choose to preserve the surfaces of these historic works of art rather than stripping their natural patina. Naturally toned early silver coins are scarce numismatic treasures that should be carefully preserved as part of our numismatic heritage.

shish

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may

@shish said:
You have my attention. If your collecting early type coins like any seated series I hope you do extensive research before dipping any coin. I strongly encourage all numismatists to educate themselves on this important topic. There are many great articles on toning and cleaning and conserving coins including dipping that every numismatist should read.

I'll close with my personal preference on this topic.

I recognize, appreciate, and value the beautiful and unique toning that nature creates. Hopefully you will choose to preserve the surfaces of these historic works of art rather than stripping their natural patina. Naturally toned early silver coins are scarce numismatic treasures that should be carefully preserved as part of our numismatic heritage.

Yes I would personally never choose to dip a coin, but some people would like too .