1871 Liberty Seated Silver Dollar. Proof-64 Cameo (PCGS). CAC.Untoned apart from the lightest silvery iridescence, this fully struck, carefully preserved near-Gem allows ready appreciation of a boldly cameoed finish. The late date 1871 Liberty Seated dollar has a Proof mintage of 960 pieces. This is the second highest total for the Motto design type after that of the 1870 (1,000 pieces), most examples distributed to contemporary collectors as part of the years minor and silver coin Proof sets. Demand for these sets seems to have been fairly constant throughout the year as the mintage for the dollar was achieved at widely spaced intervals. Survivors are eagerly sought for specimen type and date purposes, the present example with superior surface preservation and eye appeal.From the Magnolia Collection.
