Trade Dollars
1876-CC T$1 Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801, MS61 NGC. VP-001. Tall CC. Type One Obverse and Reverse. This doubled die variety has long been pursued by Trade dollar specialists. Although the first hubbing was relatively light, the spread between hubbings is dramatic. The pick-up point is the branch above FINE. Strong doubling exists on the branches, the eagle, E PLURIBUS UNUM, and the legends. Scarce in Mint State, this is among the nicest known examples. The devices and legends shimmer with luster, and the borders display the ocean-blue and plum-red shades. Close inspection beneath a loupe locates only minor marks on the partially prooflike fields, mostly near the left scroll end and at 900. Census: 5 in 61, 3 finer (11/16).
Ex: Central States Signature (Heritage, 4/2008), lot 2180; FUN Signature (Heritage, 1/2009), lot 3978.
From The Sounder Collection, Part II.