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1888-O $1 Doubled Die Obv MS60 Deep Mirror

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:17,000.00 USD Estimated At:1.00 - 1,000,000.00 USD
1888-O $1 Doubled Die Obv MS60 Deep Mirror
<B>1888-O $1 Doubled Die Obverse MS60 Deep Mirror Prooflike PCGS.</B></I> Ex: Leroy Van Allen. VAM-4. A Top 100 Variety. The famous "Hot Lips" VAM, which shows dramatic die doubling on Liberty's profile. Per the Top 100 reference, it is "the Number One doubled die obverse in the Morgan dollar series." The only doubled die in the entire series that can compete with its importance is the VAM-3 1901 doubled die reverse.<BR> The "Hot Lips" variety has been certified by PCGS in grades as low as Fair 2. Although very scarce, it is collectible in VF through AU. In Mint State, VAM-4 is extremely rare. Excluding the present coin, PCGS and NGC combined have graded seven examples as MS60 or MS61 with none finer. None have been certified as prooflike or deep mirror prooflike, with the exception of the current lot, which must have been among the first pieces struck by the die pair.<BR> Lovely golden-brown toning clings to the borders, while the flashy fields are brilliant. The strike is good, although the hair above the ear lacks full detail. Minor field marks are present, yet the eye appeal appears superior to the MS60 grade. The only reported deep mirror example, and its pedigree makes it even more desirable.<BR><I>From The Leroy Van Allen Collection.</B></I><BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Coins & Currency (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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