2009 (P) Proof Louis Braille Dollar
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Coin Details
Auction Record
- Price realized
- $334
- Sold
- Grade
- PR70
- Auction house
- David Lawrence RC
Description
The 2009 (P) Proof Louis Braille Dollar is a proof dollar struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Modern Commemorative Dollars (1982-Date) series. The Philadelphia Mint struck 136,048 proof Louis Braille Bicentennial dollars dated 2009. The obverse shows Louis Braille and the reverse a child reading a book in braille. A modern issue from an era of rotating coin designs, collector-focused programs, and renewed interest in numismatic artistry. As a proof issue, this coin was struck multiple times on specially prepared polished planchets using polished dies, producing mirror-like fields and frosted design elements. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 26.73 grams, 38.1 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #408826.
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