1851 SILVER DOLLAR
PCGS Nos: 6939, 6979, 6993,
86993, 96993
Mintage:
Circulation strikes: 1,300
Proofs: estimated 50
Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Diameter: 38.1 millimeters
Metal Content:
Silver - 90%
Copper - 10%
Weight: 26.73 grams
Edge: Reeded
Mintmark: None (for Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania) below the eagle on the reverse
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Numismatics Auctions, Inc.
Varieties:
Original - date high (see above)
Restrike - date centered
Notes:
Copper and possibly Nickel Restrikes are known of this date.
The finest Uncirculated example graded by PCGS is a single MS-65.
The finest
"Original" Proof example graded by PCGS is a single PR-62.
The finest
"Restrike" Proof examples graded by PCGS are 3 PR-64's.
The finest
"Restrike" Proof Cameo example graded by PCGS is a single PRCA-63.
The finest
"Restrike" Proof Deep Cameo example graded by PCGS is a single
PRDC-63.
Sources and/or recommended
reading:
"The PCGS Population Report, October 2003" by The
Professional Coin Grading Service
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