The U.S. & Ancients Coinage Auction
October 2, 2000

U.S. Morgan Dollars (1882-1892)

Lot 1801
1882-CC. MS-63. A frosty totally white specimen.
Estimated Value $80-100.

Lot 1802
1882-S. PCGS graded MS-66. Frosty, white and untoned. Well struck, too.
Estimated Value $175-200.

Lot 1803
1882-S. NGC graded MS-65. Lightly toned on the obverse with gold at the extreme edge, the reverse is a radiant fuchsia and deep blue bonanza which will dazzle the eye of any coin artist. Flashy luster beneath the toning, and well preserved.
Estimated Value $70-75.

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1883-O. PCGS graded MS-62 Partial collar strike. Flashy and white, with a wide rim at the top of the obverse and bottom of the reverse. Another rare Morgan dollar error for the specialist. A bit tough to see in the PCGS holder.
Estimated Value $400-500.

Lot 1805
1883-S. AU-50. Some of the luster remains and the centers are well struck. Tough to find much nicer.
Estimated Value $90-100.

Lot 1806
1884. PCGS graded MS-66. A totally white, sparkling gem. In a first generation PCGS holder.
Estimated Value $600-650.

Lot 1807
1884-CC. MS-63. Totally white, bright and frosty.
Estimated Value $70-80.

Lot 1808
1884-CC a pair of GSA dollars. One grades Mint State 63 and is frosty, the other is Mint State 62. Mounted in the governments own primitive version of a "slab". Lot of 2 coins.
Estimated Value $140-180.

Lot 1809
1884-O. PCGS graded MS-65 Deep mirror prooflike. A superb gem of this date, the fields show deep mirrors, while the devices are well frosted. Remarkably clean for one of these, and house in an old style PCGS holder.
Estimated Value $300-400.

Lot 1810
1884-O. A roll of Morgan Dollars grading Mint State 60 to 63. A popular date roll with investors.
Estimated Value $300-350.

Lot 1811
1884-O. A roll of this date which grades Mint State 60 to 62. Lot of 20 coins.
Estimated Value $300-350.

Lot 1812
1885-CC. MS-63. A sparkling white frosty mint example with a touch of natural rice paper toning.
Estimated Value $200-250.

Lot 1813
1885-CC. A trio of sparkling white beauties grading Mint State 64 or better Lot of 3 coins.
Estimated Value $700-900.

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1885-S. PCGS graded MS-66. One of the finest known of this date, a perfect example of a condition rarity. Although available in grades up to MS-64, in true gem this coin becomes difficult to locate. Only 193 have been graded as MS-65, and to obtain an MS-66, as offererd here, only 13 have been so graded by PCGS! Furthermore, just a single coin has been graded higher. Therefore, if you demand the very, very best for your Morgan silver dollar collection, then purchase this condition rarity and put it away.
Frosty white and untoned, fresh from a mint bag that was probably released in the 1970s or so. Widely scattered bagmarks, few of any consequence, keep this piece head and shoulders above the rest. Minor roller marks on Liberty's cheek from the planchet preparation process.
Estimated Value $4,000-4,500.

Lot 1815
1885-S. NGC graded MS-64. A bright, frosty white specimen with a touch of light golden toning about the outside borders.
Estimated Value $250-275.

Lot 1816
1886. PCGS graded MS-63 Partial Collar Strike. We can not see the mint error noted on the holder because of the PCGS holder, but assume the coin is what is stated on the insert, a partial collar strike. Flashy luster and only moderate handling marks.
Estimated Value $400-450.

Lot 1817
1886-O. ICG graded MS-63. Frosty white luster on both sides, with a hint of golden toning on the obverse. Boldly impressed for the date, with excellent feathers on the eagle. Typical surface marks for the grade, but none deep or annoying.
Estimated Value $1,000-1,500.

Lot 1818
1887. A roll of this date which grades Mint State 60 to 62. Lot of 20 coins.
Estimated Value $300-350.

Lot 1819
1887. A roll which grades from Mint State 60 to 62. Lot of 20 coins.
Estimated Value $300-350.

Lot 1820
1887 A roll of 20 coins. A choice roll that grades from Mint State 60 to Mint State 63. Lot of 20 coins.
Estimated Value $350-400.

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1888-S. PCGS graded MS-65. One of the scarce dates in the popular Morgan Dollar series, this one boasts mint fresh luster and untoned surfaces. The strike is full and complete, and the fields and devices are problem-free. Flashy and pleasing.
Estimated Value $2,000-2,500.

Lot 1822
1890-CC. MS-60 plus Semi prooflike. Frosty devices that show only moderate handling marks, despite the rather modest grade. One for the date collector.
Estimated Value $175-200.

Lot 1823
1890-O. MS-63. Lightly toned on both sides, with a few minor marks from a higher grade.
Estimated Value $50-60.

Lot 1824
1891-S. MS-63. A flashy white coin.
Estimated Value $70-80.

Lot 1825
1892-CC. MS-60 plus. A nice clean cheek and attractively toned.
Estimated Value $300-400.