Oct 1-2, 2001, The George Mouhtouris Collection, Sale 11
Lot 1824
1878. 8 tail feathers and 1897-S, both MS-63. The first is prooflike. Lot of 2 coins.
Estimated Value $140-180.
Lot 1825
1878. 8 tail feathers. Proof 62. Excellent contrast and eye appeal for the grade, we note strong frost on the devices and well preserved mirror fields. One small planchet flaw below the
eagle's tail. First year of issue, and rare.
Estimated Value $1,200-1,400.
Lot 1826
1878. 8 tail feathers. PCGS graded MS-64. Bright and untoned, with good luster and clean surfaces.
Estimated Value $200-240.
Lot 1827
A group of 1878 dollars. This group includes 1878 8 T.F., 1878 7 T.F., 1878 7/8 T.F., 1878-CC and 1878-S. Each grades MS-60 or better. A nice lot for the date collector, each is without
toning. Lot of 5 coins.
Estimated Value $300-350.
Lot 1828
Dates include 1878-S; 1879-S; 1880-S; 1881-S and 1885-S and grades from MS-60+ to MS-65. Lot of 5 coins.
Estimated Value $150-200.
Lot 1829
1878. 7 tail feathers, third reverse. ICG graded MS-64. Deeply toned with familiar Kraft envelope (or similar) shades, and we can easily see the original folds in the toning from the
envelope! Deep russet on the obverse, with lines where the folds resided for many years. The reverse lighter, and the lines quite obvious. Clean surfaces and quite interesting for the toned specialist.
Estimated Value $350-450.
Lot 1830
1878-CC. NGC graded MS-66. An early strike here, which boasts frosty devices and slightly prooflike fields. No toning at all, and a beauty in every way. Liberty's cheek is especially
clean, and the luster glowing throughout. Only 35 graded this high by NGC, with a single coin graded higher by that service, making this one of the finest to survive. An outstanding coin.
Estimated Value $2,000-2,500.
Lot 1831
1878-CC. PCGS graded MS-65. Deep dark gold to satiny silver in color on the obverse, the reverse with hazy toning and a vibrant arc of blue on the right side. If you love wildly toned
Morgans, then take a look at this one, you'll be glad you did. Excellent surfaces, and obviously from the top of the bag. Color photo.
Estimated Value $1,500-2,000.
Lot 1832
1878-CC. MS-63. Bright and untoned, with clean surfaces and abundant luster.
Estimated Value $120-140.
Lot 1833
1878-S. PCGS graded MS-66. Brilliant and white in color, with excellent frost on the devices and very smooth in the fields. Super clean cheek on Liberty.
Estimated Value $500-550.
Lot 1834
1878-S (9 pieces). These grade from MS-64 to 65. Most are bright and fresh, with excellent luster and good strikes. Lot of 9 coins.
Estimated Value $400-500.
Lot 1835
1879. PCGS graded Proof 64 Cameo. With above average contrast between the mirror fields and the devices, and hence the Cameo designation. Well struck and preserved, with light gold
toning on both sides. A few trivial slide marks on Liberty's cheek, as usual.
Estimated Value $2,000-2,500.
Lot 1836
1879-S. Second reverse. NGC graded MS-64. Deep gold, blue and green colors spanning the obverse, and this one must have been at the top of the bag for many years. Fully struck, and
lustrous beneath the hues. All things being equal, you might as well get a spectacular toned example of this date, as it is available in virtually any grade in quantity, but each toned coin is truly unique. The reverse has light peripheral gold
toning.
Estimated Value $250-350.
Lot 1837
1879-S, 1880-S and 1882-S, all MS-65 or better. All are bright and shiny. Lot of 3 coins.
Estimated Value $150-200.
Lot 1838
1880. PCGS graded MS-65 Deep Mirror Prooflike. Flaming white in color, with deeply frosted devices and mirror fields all around. Bold and beautiful.
Estimated Value $2,000-2,500.
Lot 1839
Philadelphia Mint lot. This lot includes 1880, 1881, 1886 and 1891, and these grade MS-60 or better. Lot of 4 coins.
Estimated Value $70-90.
Lot 1840
1880-CC. 80 over 79, second reverse, GSA dollar. MS-60+. This one is mounted in the familiar black government holder and comes complete with the Nixon quote, Carson City blurb and even
a paragraph about the overdate, which in discussing the overdate states: "As such die varieties may enhance the value of the coin, we suggest that you examine the coin carefully, or perhaps have the coin inspected by a competent numismatist." We
like that part, "competent numismatist". The coin is bright and untoned. Breen-5551, VAM-4.
Estimated Value $250-UP.
Lot 1841
1880-O. SEGS graded MS-64 "Toned". A choice example of this date that boasts delicate golden toning on both sides, probably from album storage over the years. Liberty's cheek is clean,
and the fields surrounding too, and few bagmarks can be found. If you have been looking for a nice example for your date set, then check out this one.
Estimated Value $550-650.
Lot 1842
1880-S. PCGS graded MS-67. Brilliant shades from the span of the rainbow on the obverse, somewhat mottled. The reverse untoned and very frosty.
Estimated Value $400-450.
Lot 1843
1880-S. NGC graded MS-66. Royal blue and gold on the obverse, and deeply toned over the strong luster. The reverse is white save for a gold peripheral ring. Clean cheek on Liberty and
outstanding quality. Color photo.
Estimated Value $801-1,000.
Lot 1844
1880-S. PCGS graded MS-65. Deep gray blue on the obverse with a darker arc on the left side. The reverse white, with a golden ring around the edge. Bold and beautiful in every way.
Estimated Value $500-700.
Lot 1845
1880-S. NGC graded MS-65. With a Carmel sunset of radiant orange gold on the obverse, this is one of the most vibrantly toned dollars in this sale! Superb surfaces and extremely
appealing. The reverse with a ring of gold at the edge, otherwise white. Color photo.
Estimated Value $1,000-1,500.
Lot 1846
1880-S. NGC graded MS-65. Deep streaks of hot colors on the obverse, radiant blues, greens, golds and reds are seen, fresh over luster. Sharply struck and well preserved too, the
reverse white with a ring of gold at the periphery.
Estimated Value $800-1,200.
Lot 1847
1880-S. NGC graded MS-65. Deep ruby red and gold in color with the edges darkening to hot blue on the obverse. The reverse has some colorful toning, but mostly around the periphery and
the top. Clean surfaces and highly appealing to the toned Morgan collector.
Estimated Value $400-500.
Lot 1848
1880-S (6 pieces). These all grade MS-63 and better. Each is toned from long storage in a paper envelope and all the coins are very nice for the grade assigned. Lot of 6 coins.
Estimated Value $150-200.