Newp: 1859 Seat Dollar Proof
Pedzola
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I guess I am officially exploring numismatic horizons beyond my gold type set.
My local dealer had this very special coin which I couldnt turn away from.
1859 $1 PR63 CAC
Being a proof coin I had to take a shot at photography. First here is trueview.
And here is my best attempt with axial lighting. I think this shows the surfaces and in-hand look a little better than the TV.
However, change the lighting and you see something else. The coin looks cameo in hand with strong contrast. I'm a little surprised it didnt get the designation.
Here is a quick shot with direct lighting. It is maybe the most realistic first impression in hand. A little tilt in the light and you see the bright colors around the rim but the mirror and cameo is the first thing that jumps out at me. It's fun to twirl this one around.
I guess I will start working on a silver dollar type set. Or an 1859 proof set?
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Exceptional Seated Dollar. Congrats!
Oh, that's quite a stunner. It appears quite original to me, undipped to my eyes at least.
It's amazing, I really like it. A 1859 set? Go for it!
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Nice!
Forgot to add that I couldn't help but pick up this companion at the same time. These were the only 2.
I didnt have time to shoot this one yet. It really is very colorful, trueview maybe a little hyped but not too far off.
1859 H10C PR64 CAC
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Now that is a pair that makes breaking away but still keeping golden coins the only way to go. Congrats, what beauties.
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Saw the thread title and thought, OH, this is going to be good! I was right!
what a beauty 
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Congrats! Terrific looking coins. I don’t think I would have left the shop without both of those beauties.
You have one heckuva local dealer!!
What a drop dead gorgeous Seated Dollar!!
WOW!!
Her little companion aint half bad either!
“We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
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Nice coins!
Love the TV and direct lighting photo!
Congrats on a couple of great coins!
Nice proof coins.... Amazing how they have been preserved over 160 years. Cheers, RickO
Stunning proof dollar! Congrats on the pickup.
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Tried direct lighting with both of these and came out ok. Between these and the trueviews you can get a good idea of the coin.
Here is the dollar...
And the half dime...
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Ya gotta love it. One never knows when is going to stumble onto something
There are some tremendous buys in select PR63 coins.
Takes some hunting, but is VERY worthwhile.
@Pedzola Really like those last images! Those seem like a very accurate representation if I extrapolate all the other images correctly. Again, both look to be VERY nice coins. Especially love the Dollar.
“We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
Todd - BHNC #242
I really like both pieces, and I prefer your photographs showing the coins as they appear to normal humans.
Of course we all wish our coins had rainbow colors but those are dreams that cannot be, as he song says.
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Congrats, a No Motto Seated dollar in choice proof is a serious numismatic treasure. Enjoy! Looks great. With a mintage of 800 total, you will never see many of them.
An 1859 proof set is a great idea. You pick up a number of early types including the transitional IHC. Proof sets are a fun way to collect by type ; however, it is addictive.
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I really like your 1859 …. Simply gorgeous 🥰
Beautiful coins.
FYI, your 1859 proof half dime is the V-1 with RPD on all digits, most visibly on the 1.
It is also the one year hub type with "hollow stars" by Paquet that was only used in Philadelphia.
Sweet!
Beautiful
Congrats
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Beautiful! Probably one I would have impulse bought too if it showed up locally.
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Wish my coin shop got material like that. Wow.
Great images too.
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