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1876 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-5309 |
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No additional varieties recorded for this strike.
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An estimated 45 proof gold dollars were struck in 1876, the nation's centennial year. The Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition celebrated a hundred years of independence, and proof coins from 1876 carry historical resonance that extends beyond their numismatic value. The proof gold dollar was part of the year's proof set offerings, purchased by collectors who may have viewed the coins as souvenirs of the anniversary.
Surviving proofs are scarce but somewhat more available than the extreme low-mintage proof dates of 1874-1875. Centennial-year appeal adds a premium to the 1876 proof gold dollar, as collectors of Americana and commemorative items pursue the coin alongside its numismatic constituency.
Reference data only — not an appraisal.
| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR-63 | Proof (PR) | — | — |
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