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1855 Proof
| Weight | 0.75 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Mint | Philadelphia |
| Strike | Proof |
| Mintage | Proof; exact mintage unknown |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 90% Silver, 10% Copper |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | James B. Longacre |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-882 |
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No additional varieties recorded for this strike.
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Estimates place 1855 proof production at roughly two dozen examples. Combined with the 1855's status as the key circulation date of the Type II subtype, the proof version compounds the rarity into a particularly sought-after coin. A collector who wants the 1855 in both business strike and proof format faces two separate acquisition challenges, each requiring patience and significant financial commitment.
The proof shows the Type II design at its sharpest, with the three-outline star and the detailed olive branch and arrows on the reverse all rendered in full mirrored relief. The 90% silver composition gives the proof a bright, reflective surface that contrasts with the darker tone of worn circulation coins.
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| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR-63 | Proof (PR) | — | — |
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