Prooflike US Type Set
10C SEATED LIBERTY, LEGEND OBVERSE (1860-1891)

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Total Graded: 13800
Total Prooflike: 66
Percentage: 0.4783%

The third subtype of the Seated Liberty series, the Legend Obverse type is by far the most common in prooflike. In the late 1870’s and 1880’s, Seated Liberty prooflike coins are actually quite common. Maybe not as common as the Morgan, but they are available with sufficient frequency that anyone interested should be able to pick up an attractive example for a reasonable price. These pieces are generally characterized by strong mirrors and cameo devices. On rare occasions, you can find one from an old collection that exhibits fantastic toning.

The piece I chose for my set shows that exquisite toning, likely from storage in an album. The cameo contrast is slight, but it is more than made up for by the glowing rings of rainbow toning – especially on the obverse. Deep mirrors show off flawless surfaces, and an excellently detailed strike. While higher graded pieces exist, the 66PL has the perfect balance of quality and price. This piece upgrades a 65PL that I had, and comes from the well-known dealer Mark Feld. I was able to trade him my 65PL plus some cash for this magnificent coin.