1854 Liberty Seated Silver Dollar. Proof-63 Cameo (PCGS).；An important and fleeting opportunity to acquire a rare Proof striking of the 1854 silver dollar. This is a lovely coin, the technical quality and eye appeal both suggestive of a higher Choice rating. Untoned apart from the lightest golden iridescence, both sides allow ready appreciation of satiny devices and mirrored fields. Cameo contrast is marked and readily appreciable. The obverse is sharply struck throughout, although for the reverse we note minor lack of detail to the eagles right leg and the top of the right wing. Uncommonly smooth for the assigned grade, this impressive coin is sure to catch the eye of astute collectors.<p>Our multiple offerings of examples in this sale notwithstanding, the Proof 1854 Liberty Seated dollar is an elusive issue in numismatic circles that is seldom offered in todays market. The original mintage is unknown, the figure not recorded by Mint personnel, although Bowers (2016) estimates that 40 to 60 specimens were distributed to contemporary numismatists. Most of these coins appear to have survived, but with no more than 50 specimens believed extant, the rarity of this issue can hardly be overstated.
