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1879 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-5315 |
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The 1879 proof gold dollar was produced in an estimated mintage of 30 coins. Specie payments resumed on January 1, 1879, restoring gold coins to face value for the first time since 1861. The proof gold dollar from this landmark year carries the significance of a design produced during the return to the gold standard, though the denomination itself would see no commercial revival.
Surviving proofs are scarce. The 1879 proof is collected both as part of proof gold sets and by gold dollar specialists seeking the highest-quality example from each year. Certification confirms the proof designation and protects against confusion with high-grade business strikes.
Reference data only — not an appraisal.
| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR-63 | Proof (PR) | — | — |
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