1871 $1 VF20 NGC. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. Shades of gold, ocean-blue, and rose-pink are present on this circulated example retaining a pleasing appearance. The 1871 Philadelphia issue had the second largest production of the series at 1,073,800 pieces; surpassed only by the 1872 Philadelphia issue consisting of an additional 31,700 coins. Ex: "Colonel" E.H.R. Green; Green Estate; Partnership of Eric P. Newman / B.G. Johnson d.b.a. St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co.; Eric P. Newman @ $1.75; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $411.25 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.
1871 $1 VF20 NGC. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. Shades of gold, ocean-blue, and rose-pink are present on this circulated example retaining a pleasing appearance. The 1871 Philadelphia issue had the second largest production of the series at 1,073,800 pieces; surpassed only by the 1872 Philadelphia issue consisting of an additional 31,700 coins. Ex: "Colonel" E.H.R. Green; Green Estate; Partnership of Eric P. Newman / B.G. Johnson d.b.a. St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co.; Eric P. Newman @ $1.75; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $411.25 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.
1871 $1 VG8 NGC. Despite being one of only two issues with production of over one million coins, a large percentage of the 1871 coins were exported and melted. This piece witnessed extensive circulation before being set aside for future generations of collectors. Both sides reveal attractive toning in shades of gold, ice-blue, and lavender. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $258.50 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.
1871 $1 VG8 NGC. Despite being one of only two issues with production of over one million coins, a large percentage of the 1871 coins were exported and melted. This piece witnessed extensive circulation before being set aside for future generations of collectors. Both sides reveal attractive toning in shades of gold, ice-blue, and lavender. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $258.50 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.
1859-O $1 VF30 NGC. Although largely medium gray in color, this circulated piece reveals areas of gold as well. Although marks are present as expected at this grade level, there is none worthy of individual mention. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $411.25 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.
1859-O $1 VF30 NGC. Although largely medium gray in color, this circulated piece reveals areas of gold as well. Although marks are present as expected at this grade level, there is none worthy of individual mention. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $411.25 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.
1859-O $1 -- Scratches -- NGC Details. VF. The letters in LIBERTY remain completely legible, but the design elements show considerable wear, while the surfaces are toned in pleasing shades of gray and golden-brown. A couple of scratches are evident in the right obverse field, the longest extending into Liberty's lap. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $235.00 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.
1859-O $1 -- Scratches -- NGC Details. VF. The letters in LIBERTY remain completely legible, but the design elements show considerable wear, while the surfaces are toned in pleasing shades of gray and golden-brown. A couple of scratches are evident in the right obverse field, the longest extending into Liberty's lap. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $235.00 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.
1843 $1 -- Reverse Scratched -- NGC Details. VF. A few long, thin pinscratches appear on the upper reverse of this still-attractive Seated Liberty dollar. The design elements show light-to-moderate wear and the surfaces are toned in shades of champagne-gold, bluish-gray, and amber. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $258.50 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.
1953 50C PR64 NGC. Bluish patination adorns this near-Gem Proof, and both sides are devoid of mentionable marks or spots. The mirrored fields of this coin are somewhat unusual, as many 1953 Franklin proofs were struck from worn dies (see Rick Tomaska, A Guide Book of Franklin & Kennedy Half Dollars, 2011). Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $170.38 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.