May 28, 2001, The Fairchild Family Trust Collection, Sale 10
Lot 966
1885. PCGS graded
MS-65 Deep Mirror Prooflike. The obverse is splayed with vivid tones of
gold, violet and electric blue while the reverse is creamy white. A grogeous
Deep Mirror Proof-Like example and worthy of a premium bid. Housed in a first
generation PCGS holder.
Estimated Value $250-UP.
Lot 967
1885-CC. PCGS graded
MS-65. Fresh white luster and well struck. Untoned and perfect for the date
collector.
Estimated Value $500-550.
Lot 968
1885-CC. ANACS
graded MS-65. This one has the obvious bar of the 7 protruding from the
base of the second 8 in the date. Bright and flashy with a bit of toning on the
upper obverse.
Estimated Value $225-300.
Lot 969
1885-CC. MS-60 Plus.
Nice surfaces and mint fresh luster throughout, with untoned snowy white
color. In the GSA black government holder.
Estimated Value $225-250.
Lot 970
1885-CC. MS-60 Plus.
Untoned surfaces and with a couple of minor scuffs. In the GSA holder and
box.
Estimated Value $225-250.
Lot 971
1885-O. PCGS graded
MS-65. Slightly reflective and lightly toned on the obverse.
Estimated
Value $60-70.
Lot 972
1886. PCGS graded
MS-67. With rainbow toning on the obverse in curious lines which may be
from an old coin envelope where the internal folds were placed. High end gem
surfaces, with no bag problems or other value harming incidents.
Estimated
Value $600-UP.
Lot 973
1886. PCGS graded
MS-65. Toned with deep blue and gold colors on both sides. A touch soft on
the eagle's breast, but a beauty for its colors.
Estimated Value $100-UP.
Lot 974
1886. NGC graded
MS-64 Deep Prooflike. Deeply reflective in the fields and offset by
snow-deep frost on the devices. Scattered handling marks, but nothing deep or
annoying.
Estimated Value $70-90.
Lot 975
1886. NGC graded
MS-65. This coin has an arc of blue and gold toning on the upper half of
the obverse, while the reverse is untoned save for light gold at the extreme
edge. Nice surfaces for the grade.
Estimated Value $60-70.
Lot 976
1886. PCGS graded
MS-65. Perfect for the grade, with a clean cheek on Liberty and excellent
fields around. In an old green insert holder.
Estimated Value $60-70.
Lot 977
1886-O. PCGS graded
MS-63. Here is a rare date which is almost never found in mint state
grades. This one boasts nice luster and clean surfaces for the moderate grade.
Nearly impossible to find better, so this coin makes an excellent choice for
the collector.
Estimated Value $1,600-1,800.
Lot 978
1886-O. ICG graded
MS-63. Nice, white and frosty with full breast feathers.
Estimated
Value $1,500-1,700.
Lot 979
1886-O. MS-60 Plus.
The surfaces appear to have been carefully cleaned, and a couple of minor
hairlines can be seen. A scarce date that is always in demand.
Estimated
Value $300-350.
Lot 980
1886-O. MS-60.
Nicely toned over lustrous fields. A good strike on this scarce date coin.
Estimated Value $250-350.
Lot 981
Lot of "O" Mint dollars.
This group includes 1886-O (2 pieces); 1896-O (3 pieces) and 1897-O (3
pieces) and they grade from VF to EF. Some are cleaned. Lot of 8 coins.
Estimated Value $80-110.
Lot 982
1887. NGC graded
MS-63. Deep blue toning on the left side of the obverse, fading to red and
gold on the right side. On the reverse, there is a much lighter toning, mostly
around the periphery. Well struck and for the lover of toned Morgans.
Estimated Value $150-UP.
Lot 983
1887. PCGS graded
MS-64 Prooflike. Nice surfaces for the grade, and very reflective in the
fields. Untoned.
Estimated Value $50-60.
Lot 984
1887-O. PCGS graded
MS-64. Few are known in full gem condition, so this flashy white MS-64
saves not only quite a bit of money, but provides a near gem coin for the
specialist to enjoy at a fraction of the cost of an MS-65. Well struck by the
dies and without significant handling marks.
Estimated Value $150-200.
Lot 985
1888. NGC graded
Proof 65 Cameo. A rare date to locate in cameo proof, only 1 has been
graded as such by NGC, with 6 graded higher. The cameo proofs are special, they
have abundant frost on the devices and deeply mirrored fields. This one has a
whisper of gold toning around the periphery and problem free surfaces. We do
note minor hairlines in the fields, as always seen on these proof coins of the
period.
Estimated Value $4,500-5,500.
Lot 986
1889-CC. PCGS graded
AU-55. This coin is untoned and natural in appearance. The surfaces retain
some luster and we note very little wear. Moderate handling marks expected from
handling, and this example would fit nicely in a mint state collection.
Apparently most of the mintage was melted, and Breen estimates that between
1,000 and 3,000 were found in the Treasury hoard which was released in the
1960s. If you are a collector, then you will like this coin.
Estimated
Value $3,000-4,000.
Lot 987
1889-CC. VF-25.
Nice for the grade, this classic rarity is seldom offered in high grades,
even in circulated grades! This one has decent steel gray toning and a couple
of colorful spots near the right obverse stars. A bit of wear from new, but
better than the conservative grade noted.
Estimated Value $375-425.
Lot 988
1889-CC. Sharpness
of VF-30 but damaged. This one has some minor damage around UNITED on the
reverse and has been harshly cleaned and worked on in that area. Inspection
recommended, and there are surface scratches too. A rare date that is seldom
encountered.
Estimated Value $350-400.
Lot 989
1889-O. MS-64.
Golden sunset toning on the obverse, while the reverse is much deeper in
the toning department, with bluish gray colors brushed about. A rare date in
high grade.
Estimated Value $300-400.
Lot 990
1889-O. MS-64.
Lightly toned on the obverse, much darker on the reverse. A sharp strike
and worth a bid.
Estimated Value $300-400.
Lot 991
1889-O. PCGS graded
MS-64. Flashy white luster and well struck. A scarce date, even in this
grade.
Estimated Value $300-400.
Lot 992
1889-S. MS-60.
This one is deeply and nicely toned on both sides with colorful shades of
red, gold and orange.
Estimated Value $70-90.