The June 2-5, 2002, Pre-Long Beach Sale, Sale 14
Lot 2598
1896-O. ANACS
graded MS-62 Deep Mirror Prooflike. An extremely rare coin in either Deep
Mirror Prooflike or even Prooflike! This particular one shows the expected
handling marks, which are magnified by the delicate mirror fields, but the coin
remains attractive. A trace of gold toning around the obverse rim, but
otherwise this one is untoned. Well frosted on the devices and obviously a very
early strike just after the dies were polished up. Check out the PCGS
Population Report on these (although this coin is graded by ANACS), and you
will note only 5 graded as DMPL (best MS-62) and 7 graded as Prooflike (best
MS-62 again). Hence, this coin may be tied with the finest of the date for the
DMPL or PL category, and hence quite important for the specialist.
Estimated Value $1,000-1,500.
Lot 2599
1896-S. VAM-5, R-4.
MS-63. A lovely mint fresh example for the date collector. This one
boasts the doubled S Mintmark, which is slightly scarcer than one without this
feature. Creamy white luster and totally problem free for the grade.
Estimated Value $1,000-1,200.
Lot 2600
1896-S. AU-53.
Irregular gold and blue toning on both sides, probably induced.
Estimated Value $300-350.
Lot 2601
1896-S. AU-50.
Cleaned and we note some hairlines and the appearance is too bright. Still
a scarce date, and worth a look.
Estimated Value $150-200.
Lot 2602
1897. NGC graded
MS-65 Prooflike. White save for a trace of gold around the edges.
Estimated Value $200-250.
Lot 2603
1897-O. AU-58.
This one just misses mint state, bright and lustrous and nearly new.
Estimated Value $100-125.
Lot 2604
1897-O. PCGS graded
AU-55. One of the scarce dates to find in high grade. Satiny white, with a
gold hue starting to form.
Estimated Value $100-125.
Lot 2605
1897-O. ICG graded
AU-55. Too bad this one circulated a bit, but the obverse is toned with
deep blue at the rims, and vibrant orange gold all the way to the center, the
reverse is white.
Estimated Value $100-125.
Lot 2606
1897-S. MS-63 or
better. Deep Mirror Prooflike. Lightly toned over the deeply mirrored
fields, with a couple of minor ticks and scrapes.
Estimated Value $150-200.
Lot 2607
1897-S Redfield holder.
MS-63. Mounted in the Paramount International Coin Company red
insert pre-slab presentation box. Lightly toned, but quite frosty. Their grade
of MS-65.
Estimated Value $75-125.
Lot 2608
1898. MS-65
Prooflike. Glowing surfaces and mirror fields, and ringed with a touch of
gold.
Estimated Value $150-200.
Lot 2609
A roll of "O" Mint
Morgans. This roll includes the following dates and quantities of each;
1898-O (2 pieces), 1899-O (3 pieces), 1900-O (2 pieces), 1901-O (3 pieces),
1902-O (4 pieces) and 1904-O (6 pieces). The roll grades mostly
Uncirculated. We note that two of the 1902-O and one 1904-O have been
buffed on the cheek to reduce bagmarks. Lot of 20 coins.
Estimated Value
$350-400.
Lot 2610
1898-S Redfield holder.
VAM-6. MS-63 Semi Prooflike. This coin has a sharply doubled
mintmark. It is housed in Paramount's Redfield silver dollar holder, and their
grade is MS-65. Delicate gold toning around the rims.
Estimated Value
$250-350.
Lot 2611
1898-S. MS-63.
Bright and lustrous, but we note some light hairlines in the left obverse
field and on Liberty's cheek, which account for the moderate grade. Well struck
and quite appealing still.
Estimated Value $180-220.
Lot 2612
1898-S. AU-50.
One of the many sliders from this date, decent eye appeal.
Estimated
Value $50-60.
Lot 2613
1899-O. VAM-4, small O.
VF-20. An unusual variety with the small "O" Mintmark. Steel gray
with splashes of toning near the rim.
Estimated Value $20-30.
Lot 2614
1899-S. PCGS graded
MS-64. Totally white and clean for the grade. A scarce date this nice.
Estimated Value $350-400.
Lot 2615
1899-S Redfield holder.
MS-64. The Paramount grade is MS-65 from many years ago, and still
mounted in this early "slab" style holder with the custom red vynal insert. A
pretty coin that is starting to tone around the rims.
Estimated Value
$350-400.
Lot 2616
1899-S. MS-63.
A very pretty coin for the grade, snowy white in color, with good frost on
the devices. A small cluster of ticks in the field before Liberty's nose from a
higher grade.
Estimated Value $200-220.
Lot 2617
1899-S. PCGS graded
MS-61. We note a light scrape on Liberty's chin. Untoned.
Estimated
Value $140-160.
Lot 2618
A pair of 1900 Morgan
varieties. The first is 1900 DDR, VAM-16, ANACS graded MS-60; next is
1900 DDR VAM-11, ANACS graded MS-61. Both have some gold toning around the
periphery. The doubling is very slight at best. Lot of 2 coins.
Estimated
Value $80-100.
Lot 2619
1900-O. NGC graded
MS-66. A blazing white gem with near perfect surfaces.
Estimated Value
$250-300.
Lot 2620
1900-S. VAM-4, R-4.
PCGS graded MS-63. Slightly doubled date, and high mintmark reverse.
Good luster and clean on Liberty's cheek.
Estimated Value $160-180.
Lot 2621
1900-S Redfield holder.
MS-63 Semi-prooflike. Mounted in the red vynal insert Paramount
marketing box. Their grade of MS-65. Lightly toned.
Estimated Value
$200-300.
Lot 2622
1901-S. MS-63.
Light gold on both sides over luster, and with an average strike for this
semi key date. Nice face on Liberty and surrounding fields for the grade.
Estimated Value $300-400.
Lot 2623
1901-S. AU-55.
This one briefly circulated, and remains bright white. A scarce date in
high grades.
Estimated Value $110-130.