Lot 1785
1878. 8 tail feathers.
NGC graded MS-65. Flashy and white, with just a hint of toning
starting to form on the reverse. A couple of minor spots are noted on the upper
reverse. Excellent surfaces for the grade, this gem will always be coveted by
collectors as long as it remains this fresh and untouched. One small mark on
Liberty's cheek from a higher grade.
Estimated Value $800-850.
Lot 1786
1878. 7 tail feathers,
second reverse. MS-63 Prooflike. A beautiful coin that is graced by
rose and blue toning on both sides, perfect for a true collector.
Estimated
Value $75-85.
Lot 1787
1878. 7 tail feathers,
third reverse MS-63; 1884-S EF-45; 1899-O MS-61 and 1923-S MS-61. Four
silver dollars for the date collector, the 1899-O is bright, the others with
lovely toning. Lot of 4 coins.
Estimated Value $50-60.
Lot 1788
1878. Clear doubled tail
feathers. MS-63 Proof-like. Better known as the 7/8 tail feather
variety. A lovely example with blazing mirror surfaces.
Estimated Value
$125-150.
Lot 1789
1878-S. 19 pieces of
1878-S and a single 1878 7TF for a roll. Grades About Uncirculated to
Uncirculated. Lot of 20 coins.
Estimated Value $200-250.
Lot 1790
1879. Proof 65.
An exceptional coin that is graced by delicate gold to brown toning around
the periphery, and deeply mirrored fields. The surfaces are well preserved and
don't reflect the usual heavy hairlines or other handling problems. Heavy frost
on the devices, and this is obviously one of the best to survive from the
original proof mintage of 1,100 pieces.
Estimated Value $3,000-3,500.
Lot 1791
1879-S. Reverse of of '78.
MS-63. Frosty and semi-reflective with light toning just starting to
form. Free from serious marks.
Estimated Value $200-300.
Lot 1792
1879-S. Third reverse.
PCGS graded MS-66 Partial Collar Strike. A rare Morgan Dollar
striking error, according to the PCGS insert, but the edge is not visible so
we'll take their word for it. The coin looks like a very frosty untoned Morgan,
with superb surfaces and a sharp strike. As to the rim, its probably there, but
until its removed from the holder, its very difficult to see.
Estimated
Value $600-700.
Lot 1793
1879-S. Third reverse.
PCGS graded MS-65. Frosty, untoned and lustrous. In an old PCGS
holder.
Estimated Value $70-80.
Lot 1794
1880-S. PCGS graded
MS-65. A frosty gem that has delicate toning just starting to form. In an
old PCGS holder.
Estimated Value $70-80.
Lot 1795
1880-S. PCGS graded
MS-65. Slightly prooflike, and untoned. In an old PCGS holder.
Estimated Value $70-80.
Lot 1796
1881-CC. NGC graded
MS-65 Prooflike. Highly frosted on the devices, with winter snow
perfection. The fields contrast with their mirror reflectiveness, and are
further enhanced by light golden toning around the rims.
Estimated Value
$500-600.
Lot 1797
1881-CC. MS-62.
A frosty white specimen with a minor tar mark on the reverse near the mint
mark.
Estimated Value $150-200.
Lot 1798
1881-S. PCGS graded
MS-65. In an old PCGS holder, which is seldom seen these days. What a
remarkable state of affairs, when this coin was purchased, there were few that
had been certified as full MS-65, today, as of the June 2000 PCGS Population
Report a staggering 36,469 have been graded as MS-65, including the prooflike
designations. Of course, there are many more graded higher and lower too.
Estimated Value $60-75.
Lot 1799
1881-S. A roll of this
popular date which grades Mint State 60 to Mint State 63. Lot of 20
coins.
Estimated Value $350-400.
Lot 1800
1882, 1884, 1888-0, 1890,
1902-0, 1921-S (3 pcs), 1924, 1935. MS-60 or better. Group of
10 pieces.
Estimated Value $200-UP.