1860 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Type II Reverse. Proof-67+ Cameo (PCGS).This is the finest known 1860 Proof Liberty Seated half dollar. The amazing surface quality, eye appeal, and intense and stunning toning lift it to the top of the charts. The peripheral deep blue shades evolve into crimson and orange-russet at the centers - the colors perfectly arranged by time and careful storage.<p>The Proof 1860 is much rarer than a mintage of 1,000 pieces might imply. Numismatics in the United States was still in its infancy in 1860, and the Mints production of Proofs that year proved overly optimistic with regard to contemporary public demand. The result was that many coins remained unsold at years end, and were eventually released into circulation. The number actually distributed to collectors is likely on the order of 525 or so coins. The present example has survived with exceptionally well preserved surfaces, virtually pristine, in fact. It would do justice to the finest Proof type or date set.PCGS# 86414. NGC ID: 27TK.Combined PCGS and NGC Population: 1; 0 finer. There are no examples certified in the Deep/Ultra Cameo category at either service.From Heritages FUN Signature Auction of January 2012, lot 3254; our sale of the Richard Jewell Collection, August 2013 Chicago ANA Auction, lot 4168.
