2002 November Santa Clara Signature Sale - Session 2

1879-O S$1 MS65 PCGS. After closing its doors as a coinage facility at the onset of the Civil War, the New Orleans Mint opened in 1879 for the primary

1879-O S$1 MS65 Deep Mirror Prooflike NGC. While occasionally available with Prooflike fields, Deep Mirror Prooflike 1879-O Dollars are a real rarity.

1879-S S$1 MS66 NGC. A brilliant and gorgeous Gem that has mildly prooflike surfaces. The reverse is essentially pristine, while the cheek has only th

1879-S S$1 MS67 PCGS. A brilliant, lustrous, and splendidly preserved Superb Gem. An impressive Morgan Dollar that appears to have been minted yesterd

1879-S S$1 MS67 NGC. Fully struck with nearly perfect surfaces. Each side is predominantly brilliant with a thin ring of golden-blue just over the den

1879-S S$1 MS68 NGC. The cheek of Liberty is smooth and rounded with no obvious or distracting abrasions. In fact, there are no mentionable marks on e

1879-S S$1 MS66 Prooflike PCGS. A well struck and decidedly prooflike Gem that is lightly toned and carefully preserved. The frost devices have mild c

1879-S S$1 MS64 Deep Mirror Prooflike PCGS. The obverse has swirls of golden-brown and aqua colors. A well struck near-Gem that has outstanding eye ap

1879-S S$1 MS65 Deep Mirror Prooflike PCGS. A well struck Gem that is brilliant except for a blush of golden-brown color on the A in STATES. The frost

1879-S S$1 MS65 Deep Mirror Prooflike PCGS. Unbelievably deep mirrors in the fields with thick, frosted devices. Stark white-on-black cameo contrast c

1879-S S$1 Reverse of 1878 MS64 NGC. Top 100 Variety. The uppermost arrow feather is parallel rather than slanted. A flashy and mildly prooflike near-

1879-S S$1 Reverse of 1878 MS65 NGC. Top 100 Variety. The Second Reverse (a.k.a. Reverse of 1878) is, by far, the rarer of the two known hub varieties

1879-S S$1 Reverse of 1878 MS62 Deep Mirror Prooflike NGC. The margins have bright gold patina. The deeply mirrored fields are extremely impressive. A

1880 S$1 MS65 NGC. The obverse has bright aqua color at the borders, while the remainder of the surfaces is consumed by blushes of copper-gold patina.

1880 S$1 MS65 PCGS. Richly and originally toned with strong underlying mint luster. Sharply defined. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots

1880 S$1 MS66 NGC. The vast majority of Mint State 1880 Morgan Dollars in today's market grade no finer than MS64. This may seem odd, especially...

1880 S$1 MS64 Prooflike PCGS, brilliant and fully struck; and an 1885-S MS63 Prooflike NGC, flashy and very lustrous with untoned surfaces. 2 coins Im

1880 S$1 MS65 Prooflike ANACS. A well struck and lightly toned Gem with flashy reflective fields that approach the Deep Mirror Prooflike designation.

1880-CC S$1 MS62 ANACS. There is a dash below the second 8 in the date. A pearl-gray Carson City Dollar with highly lustrous fields and an impressive

1880-CC S$1 MS65 NGC. The second 8 in the date has a left 'ear' and a heavy dash below the digit. Both fragments are from a largely effaced ...

1880-CC S$1 MS66 PCGS. Ex: GSA. Reverse of 1879. This coin is one of the 131,529 1880-CC Morgan Dollars dispersed by the General Services Administrati

1880-CC S$1 MS64 Deep Mirror Prooflike ANACS. There is a faint dash below the second 8 in the date. Sharply struck and carefully preserved with light

1880-CC S$1 8 Over High 7 MS65 PCGS. The 7 underdigit is clearly visible beneath the second 8 in the date. Brilliant throughout, the mint frost is thi

1880-CC S$1 8 Over Low 7 MS64 Deep Mirror Prooflike PCGS. VAM-6. A Top 100 Variety. A nicely struck near-Gem with light gold patina and carefully pres

1880/79-CC S$1 Reverse of 1878 MS64 PCGS. Ex: GSA. VAM-4. Top 100 Variety. A flashy and well struck near-Gem with an exceptionally clean reverse and a

1880/79-CC S$1 Reverse of 1878 MS63 Prooflike PCGS. VAM-4. Top 100 Variety. An important offering for the Morgan Dollar variety specialist, both sides

1880-CC S$1 8 Over 7 Reverse of 1878 MS64 PCGS. There is a tiny remnant of the 7 underdigit at the base of the second 8 in the date, although one will

1880-O S$1 MS63 PCGS, the portrait has rich lemon-gold patina, lustrous with a typical strike; 1921-D MS64 PCGS, brilliant and lustrous, heavy periphe

1880-O S$1 MS64 NGC. Well defined throughout with bright, semi-prooflike fields. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of 200-

1880-O S$1 MS64 ANACS. The 0 in the date is recut within the loop. A well struck and lustrous near-Gem with a lightly toned reverse. The obverse has r

1880-O S$1 MS64 NGC. VAM-6A. Top 100 Variety. The second 8 has a left 'ear,' while a die line (as made) crosses a left side berry. A boldly ...

1880/79-O S$1 MS64 Prooflike NGC. OVD. VAM-4. Top 100 Variety. This is the most clear and, hence, the most desirable of the numerous 1880-O Overdate v

1880-S S$1 MS64 PCGS. The 0 in the date is lightly repunched south. The obverse has a peripheral blush of gold and aqua patina, while the reverse is b

1880-S S$1 MS66 PCGS, this is a sharp, generally untoned example with smooth surfaces; 1881-S MS66 Prooflike PCGS, there is a little bit of toning at

1880-S S$1 MS67 PCGS. This is a lovely representative whose expertly produced and preserved features would do wonders for a high quality type set. The

1880-S S$1 MS67 PCGS. The second 8 in the date is lightly repunched below the base. The obverse is fully brilliant, while the reverse has glorious pow

1880-S S$1 MS68 PCGS. This truly is a coin that has to be seen to be fully appreciated. The intense mint frost is virtually unscathed by abrasions of

1880-S S$1 MS67 Prooflike PCGS. The centers have hints of tan patina. A razor-sharp Superb Gem with gorgeous flashy fields and seemingly pristine fros

1880-S S$1 MS66 Deep Mirror Prooflike PCGS. A well struck Gem that has immense eye appeal due to the contrast between the frosty devices and the splen

1880/79-S S$1 MS65 Deep Mirror Prooflike NGC. VAM-8. Top 100 Variety. Medium S mintmark. A needle-sharp Gem that has stunning reflectivity. The cheek

1881 S$1 MS65 PCGS. An originally and deeply toned example of this scarcer early P-mint Dollar. Even though heavily toned, the underlying mint luster

1881 S$1 MS65 ANACS. Light lemon-gold patina graces the margins of this flashy and semi-prooflike Gem. Sharply struck and with imposing eye appeal. Im

1881-CC S$1--Cleaned--ANACS, Unc Details, Net AU55, well struck but over-dipped with a few wispy hairlines near the date; 1892 MS61 ANACS, golden-brow

1881-CC S$1 MS65 ANACS. A well struck Gem that has occasional hints of dusty orange color. A well struck and flashy Gem that has an exquisitely preser

1881-CC S$1 MS65 NGC. Bright, sparkling mint luster with just the faintest trace of golden patina over the denticles, otherwise brilliant throughout.

1881-CC S$1 MS65 PCGS. Ex: GSA. A razor-sharp Gem with intense luster and clean surfaces. The cheek has a blush of pale gold color. A splendid represe

1881-CC S$1 MS66 PCGS. The upper loops of the 8s in the date have fragments of extra metal, as made. A well struck, lightly toned, and rather prooflik

1881-CC S$1 MS66 PCGS. Pearl-gray in color with infrequent hints of tan patina. A well struck and lustrous Gem that has nearly pristine fields. The po

1881-CC S$1 MS63 Prooflike PCGS. An always-popular date, the present survivor is reflective in the fields with well contrasted, frosty textured device

1881-CC S$1 MS62 Deep Mirror Prooflike ANACS, well defined with sharp contrast between the fields and devices, there is just a bit of golden color at

1881-O S$1 MS62 ANACS, boldly struck and lustrous with pleasing surfaces; 1883-O MS64 Deep Mirror Prooflike ANACS, well struck with flashy mirrors and

1881-O S$1 MS65 NGC. A brilliant and highly lustrous example of this scarcer early O-mint Dollar. Flashy and minimally abraded. Rarely seen any finer.

1881-O S$1 MS62 Deep Mirror Prooflike ANACS, the devices are snow-white except for a single spot of color on the upper portion of the eagle's br...

1881-S S$1 MS63 PCGS, magnificent aqua, lemon, and mauve patina; 1881-S MS63 PCGS, navy-blue, concord-grape, and yellow-green obverse patina; and an 1

1881-S S$1 MS64 PCGS. The obverse has deep sea-green and orange-violet patina, while the reverse is brilliant. A needle-sharp near-Gem with flashy lus

1881-S S$1 MS64 PCGS. The borders have lovely bands of gold and powder-blue patina. Well struck and lustrous with clean surfaces. Important notice: We

1881-S S$1 MS64 PCGS, well struck, brilliant, flashy; 1881-S MS65 PCGS, highly lustrous and mildly prooflike, well struck, the second 8 in the date is

1881-S S$1 MS67 NGC. The obverse has rose, gold, powder-blue, and magenta patina, while the reverse is generally brilliant save for a blush of honey-g

1881-S S$1 MS67 PCGS. The wispy tan-gray patina is especially evident near UN in UNITED. A razor-sharp Superb Gem with flashy semi-prooflike luster an

1881-S S$1 MS66 Prooflike PCGS. A brilliant and razor-sharp Gem that has a clean cheek and beautifully preserved fields. The cartwheel luster is stron

1881-S S$1 MS67 Prooflike PCGS. Bands of golden-brown and powder-blue patina endow the reverse border. A flashy and needle-sharp Superb Gem with a see

1882 S$1 MS65 NGC. Sharply defined and brilliant with flashy cartwheel luster. A few light abrasions are present but none materially affect the coin...

1882 S$1 MS66 ANACS. The apricot patina is especially rich on the reverse. A flashy and well struck Gem with extraordinarily clean surfaces. The portr

1882-CC S$1--Cleaned--ANACS, Unc Details, Net AU50, curiously bright with a smattering of hairlines; and an 1896-S--Cleaned--ANACS, AU Details, Net XF

1882-CC S$1 MS64 NGC, delicate pinkish-orange toning on the obverse that deepens a few shades at the margins; 1883-CC MS64 NGC, basically brilliant wi

1882-CC S$1 MS65 PCGS. A lustrous Gem with a sharp strike and exquisitely preserved fields. The reverse periphery near 9 o'clock has a blush of ...

1882-CC S$1 MS65 PCGS. Ex: GSA. The obverse has gorgeous ruby-red, gold, and sea-green patina, while the reverse is essentially brilliant. Lustrous an

1882-CC S$1 MS65 PCGS. Ex: GSA. The faint hints of apricot patina are largely confined to the lower reverse. A nicely struck Gem with imposing luster

1882-CC S$1 MS66 PCGS. Fully struck with scintillating mint luster and smooth surfaces that are virtually unmarked by abrasions. Important notice: We

1882-CC S$1 MS66 NGC. The devices have a wisp of tan patina. A highly lustrous Gem with an impressive strike and relatively clean surfaces. Struck fro

1882-CC S$1 MS63 Deep Mirror Prooflike ANACS, the devices are silky and contrast sharply against the mirrored fields, brilliant; 1882-CC MS64 ANACS, l

1882-O/S S$1 MS64 PCGS. VAM-4. Top 100 Variety. The curve of an S is unmistakable within the lower half of the loop of the mintmark. A well struck and

1882-S S$1 MS64 PCGS. Rose-violet, sea-green, and yellow-green colors alternate across the obverse. A well struck and lustrous near-Gem with carefully

1882-S S$1 MS68 PCGS. In Mint State, the 1882-S (9.2 million pieces produced) is the least common of the 1879-1882 Morgan Dollars from the San Francis

1883 S$1 MS63 PCGS. Rich aqua, rose-violet, and gold patina. The 83 in the date is lightly repunched north. A well struck representative with vivaciou

1883 S$1 MS65 Deep Mirror Prooflike PCGS. A well struck Gem that has exceptional eye appeal due to the splendid contrast between the frosty devices an

1883-CC S$1 MS65 PCGS. A flashy Gem that has a razor-sharp strike and relentlessly preserved surfaces. The fields are mildly prooflike. A brilliant an

1883-CC S$1 MS65 PCGS. There is a dash below the second 8 in the date. While not fully struck, this lustrous and exquisitely preserved Gem is brillian

1883-CC S$1 MS65 PCGS. A sharply struck Gem that has blazing luster across the mildly reflective fields. Lightly toned with impressive preservation an

1883-CC S$1 MS65 PCGS. Variegated apple-green, rose-gold, and violet patina swirls about the obverse. A mildly prooflike Gem with a decent strike and

1883-CC S$1 MS66 PCGS. The centers lack complete definition, but the wreath and claws are razor-sharp. A lustrous and magnificently preserved Gem that

1883-CC S$1 MS67 PCGS. A Superb example with thick mint frost and virtually abrasion-free surfaces. The obverse has a wide arc of deep gray-olive toni

1883-CC S$1 MS65 Prooflike ANACS. A dash is centered below the second 8 in the date. Rich gold patina adds to the beauty of the exquisitely preserved

1883-CC S$1 MS66 Prooflike NGC. There is a dash below the second 8 in the date. A lustrous, boldly struck, and decidedly prooflike Gem that is gorgeou

1883-CC S$1 MS67 Prooflike PCGS. The 1883-CC, like all Morgan Dollars from this branch mint, is a noteworthy condition rarity in the finest Mint State

1883-CC S$1 MS65 Deep Mirror Prooflike ANACS. The centers have wisps of golden-brown color. A dash exists below the second 8 in the date. Well struck

1883-CC S$1 MS65 Deep Mirror Prooflike ANACS. The borders have light champagne-gold patina. The first 8 in the date is recut within the upper loop. A

1883-CC S$1 MS66 Deep Mirror Prooflike PCGS. The front of the PCGS holder has a scratch that should not be confused with the surface of the coin. Nice

1883-O S$1 MS63 ICG, nicely struck and flashy but a few luster grazes on the cheek; 1886 MS63 ICG, nicely struck, the fields have an 'orange pee...

1883-O S$1 MS64 Deep Mirror Prooflike ANACS, starkly contrasted cameo finish and brilliant throughout; 1887 MS64 Deep Mirror Prooflike ANACS, brillian

1883-S S$1 MS61 NGC. A well struck and highly lustrous specimen that has wispy gold patina. The cheek has a few faint slide marks, but the surfaces ar

1883-S S$1 MS63 ANACS. The obverse border has faint apricot color, while the reverse has peripheral steel-blue and lilac hues. A well struck and lustr

1883-S S$1 MS63 PCGS. This sharply impressed example exhibits rich champagne-lilac iridescence on the reverse. The obverse is untoned save for dappled

1883-S S$1 MS64 PCGS. A near-Gem example of this scarce, early S-mint Dollar. The surfaces are bright and frosted with the face of Liberty remarkably

1884-CC S$1 MS64 ANACS, light golden peripheral iridescence frames the untoned, sharply impressed centers, there is a planchet streak (as struck) in t

1884-CC S$1 MS66 ANACS. A well struck and flashy semi-prooflike Gem that has hints of rose-gold color at the margins. The chin has faint roller marks,

1884-CC S$1 MS67 NGC. Prior to the Treasury Department releases of the early to mid 1960s, the 1884-CC was considered to be a rare coin. After 1964, h

1884-CC S$1 MS65 Deep Mirror Prooflike PCGS. A well struck Gem with nicely preserved surfaces and hints of gold color. Frosty and flashy with impressi

1884-CC S$1 MS65 Deep Mirror Prooflike PCGS. Warm orange-gold iridescence is seen around the peripheries, particularly on the reverse to either side o

1884-CC S$1 MS65 Ultra Deep Mirror Prooflike ANACS. VAM-7. The 18 in the date is boldly doubled at the bases, while the eagle has numerous raised pimp