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1864 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-5284 |
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No additional varieties recorded for this strike.
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Philadelphia produced an estimated 50 proof gold dollars in 1864. Sherman was marching through Georgia, Grant was grinding through the Wilderness campaign in Virginia, and the gold premium over greenbacks hit $2.85 per dollar in gold, the wartime peak. Proof gold coins from 1864 were purchased by collectors who recognized both their numismatic and intrinsic value in an economy where paper money depreciated daily.
The 1864 proof gold dollar is scarce, with only a handful of confirmed examples surviving in top grades. Certification establishes both the proof designation and the grade, which is particularly important for Civil War-era gold proofs where the line between a proof and a carefully preserved business strike can be subtle.
Reference data only — not an appraisal.
| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR-63 | Proof (PR) | — | — |
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