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1885 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-5328 |
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No additional varieties recorded for this strike.
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The 1885 proof gold dollar was struck in an estimated mintage of 1,105 coins. The four-digit proof production that had begun in 1884 continued, reflecting strong collector demand for the Mint's annual proof offerings. The proof gold dollar occupied the smallest slot in the proof gold set, but its modest face value made it the most affordable entry point for collectors who wanted to own proof gold coins.
Surviving 1885 proofs are relatively available by proof gold dollar standards. The high mintage produced enough coins to satisfy current collector demand at most grade levels, though gems in PR67 or better remain scarce due to the handling and storage challenges that affected all nineteenth-century proofs.
Reference data only — not an appraisal.
| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR-63 | Proof (PR) | — | — |
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