Appearing in lot 7010 of our August 2018 ANA Auction is an impressive 1844 Liberty Seated dollar that will appeal to specialists and type collectors alike. Certified EF-45 by PCGS, it displays considerable mint luster throughout the protected regions and offers overall sharp definition. The eye appeal is strong, with pearlescent lavender-grey blanketing each side. It is sharply struck and free from any notable abrasions.
The 1844 Liberty Seated dollar is among the most intriguing issues of the series. The original mintage of 20,000 pieces was accomplished by just a single die pair, designated OC-1 by specialists Dick Osburn and Brian Cushing. The obverse die features a radically misplaced date in Liberty’s lower drapery as well as dramatic doubling to the stripes of the shield. These features make this issue very popular with collectors and have earned the 1844 OC-1 dollar a designation as a Top 30 Variety from Osburn and Cushing. Just 1,000 examples are thought to remain, and the present coin is certainly an attractive, problem free, and exceptional survivor.
This EF-45 (PCGS) 1844 Liberty Seated dollar is offered as part of the William B. Martin Collection in our August 2018 ANA World’s Fair of Money Auction in Philadelphia. It appears in lot 7010 of Internet Session 10, which will begin live bidding on Wednesday, August 22 at 9 am PDT. The entire sale is currently available for viewing and bidding on our website www.StacksBowers.com, or you may contact our offices to secure a printed catalog. To speak with a numismatic representative, please call 800-458-4646 or email Info@StacksBowers.com. Also, download our mobile app to view and participate in our auctions via your Android or Apple device.
