1859-O Liberty Seated Dollar AU 53 ANACS

Description

Seated liberty Dollar minted New Orleans mint.
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Liberty Seated (1840-1873) / No Motto (1840-1865) / With Motto IN GOD WE TRUST (1866-1873)
Designer Christian Gobrecht;
-Weight 26.73 grams
- Composition .900 Silver / .100 Copper
-Net weight .77344 troy ounce
-Diameter 38.1 mm
-Edge reeded
- Mints Philadelphia / New Orleans / Carson City / San Francisco
Starting in 1840, Silver Dollars were issued for general circulation. The seated figure of liberty was adopted for the Obverse, But the Flying Eagle was rejected in favor of the more familiar form with the Olive Branch and Arrows used for certain other denominations. By the early 1850’s the silver content of these pieces was worth more than their face value, Later issues were not seen in circulation but were used mainly to export trade, and were not used for circulation.
VG-8 Very Good-
Any three letters of LIBERTY at least two-thirds complete.
F-12 Fine-
All seven letters of LIBERTY visible, though weak.
VF-20 Very Fine-
LIBERTY strong, but slight wear visible on its ribbon.
EF-40 Extra Fine-
Horizontal lines of shield complete. Eagle’s eye plain.
AU-50- About Uncirculated-
Traces of light wear on only the high points of the design.
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Half of the mint luster present.
MS-60 Uncirculated-
No trace of wear. Light marks or blemishes.
PF-60 Proof-
Several contact marks, hairlines, or light rubs possible on surface. Luster possibly dull and eye appeal lacking.
PF-63 Choice Proof-
Reflective surfaces with few blemishes in secondary focal places. No major flaws.