1857 Liberty Seated Silver Dollar. Proof-64 (PCGS).，This is a pleasant example of a scarce early Proof Liberty Seated dollar issue. Warmly patinated on both sides, the obverse in particular exhibits vivid iridescent undertones when viewed with the aid of a strong light. Fully struck in virtually all areas with smooth, appreciably reflective surfaces. By 1857 the popularity of numismatics in the United States had grown to the point where the Mint was starting to increase its offerings of yearly Proof coinage to collectors, many of which at the time resided in the Northeastern states. The mintages for Proofs struck that year were still not officially recorded, but based on the number of coins estimated to have survived the Philadelphia Mint appears to have produced more than 100 examples of the Liberty Seated dollar in this format. Most of these were distributed as part of the years silver Proof sets, but others were likely sold individually, such was the popularity of the large size silver dollar. One of approximately 50 to 75 survivors, the near-Gem offered here makes a lovely impression in all regards. A coin for the advanced collector seeking rarity, quality and aesthetic appeal.，PCGS# 7000. NGC ID: 252B.，PCGS Population: 7; 6 finer in this category (Proof-66 finest).，
