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1862 Proof
| Weight | 1.672 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Mint | Philadelphia |
| Strike | Proof |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 90% Gold, 10% Copper |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | James B. Longacre |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-5279 |
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No additional varieties recorded for this strike.
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The 1862 proof gold dollar was produced in an estimated mintage of 35 coins. The small figure may reflect the difficulties of the early war years, when collectors faced disrupted mail service, uncertain finances, and the chaos of a nation at war. Gold traded at a premium over greenbacks, and proof gold coins were doubly valuable: as collectibles and as tangible assets in an inflationary economy.
Proof gold dollars from the Civil War years are scarce. The 1862 proof is one of the lower-mintage proof dates in the Type 3 series, and surviving examples draw strong bidding when they appear at auction. Certification is essential for establishing proof status and grade.
Reference data only — not an appraisal.
| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR-63 | Proof (PR) | — | — |
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