Finish: Proof (highly polished dies and planchets for a reflective, frosted look). Packaging: Originally sealed in a protective plastic case with an outer box.
All coins were struck at the San Francisco Mint (no mint marks visible except the "S"). Anthony Dollar was still in production for proof sets despite low circulation demand. Coins exhibit deep cameo contrast (frosted designs against mirrored fields) in higher-quality examples.
Represents a complete annual snapshot of U. Popular among collectors for its classic pre-modern designs before major changes in later decades.