2002 November Santa Clara Signature Sale - Session 2

1899-S S$1 MS65 PCGS. Richly endowed with golden-brown, olive-green, and lilac patina. A lustrous and well struck Gem that has exceptionally clean sur

1899-S S$1 MS65 NGC. A brilliant and lustrous Gem with a bold strike and impressive preservation. The cheek is exceptionally undisturbed. The mintmark

1900 S$1 MS65 PCGS, a dusky gray Gem with a good strike and unimpeded luster, the fields are nearly pristine; and a 1900-O MS65 PCGS, well struck and

1900 S$1 MS66 PCGS. The borders have light gold and ruby-red patina. A highly lustrous Gem with an excellent strike and a seemingly pristine reverse.

1900 S$1 MS66 PCGS. Brilliant throughout with bright, sparkling mint luster. An excellent turn-of-the-century type coin. Important notice: We expect t

1900 S$1 MS66 NGC. This is a richly frosted and virtually pristine Gem. The silver-white features are boldly, if not sharply detailed in all areas. Im

1900 S$1 MS66 NGC. A well struck and flashy Gem that has essentially brilliant surfaces. Beautifully preserved, and desirable as such. Important notic

1900 S$1 MS65 Deep Mirror Prooflike NGC. The 1900-P is one of the rarest issues in the entire series of Morgan Dollars to locate with deeply mirrored

1900-O S$1 MS67 NGC. The 1900-O was considered to be a common date in the 1950s, and that was before thousands more coins emerged from Treasury Depart

1900-O S$1 MS67 NGC. While the 1900-O is considered a common issue among late date Morgans, it is, nevertheless, unusual to have two Superb examples i

1900-O S$1 MS65 Prooflike PCGS. Well struck aside from the lower portion of the wreath. A flashy Gem that has light apricot-gold patina that lightens

1900-O S$1 MS66 * Prooflike NGC. The base of the 19 in the date is lightly recut. A sharply struck Gem that has a seemingly pristine obverse. The fiel

1900-O/CC S$1 MS65 PCGS. The undermintmark is remarkably sharp on this piece. The entire left side of the first C is complete (although faint) and the

1900-O/CC S$1 MS66 ICG. It is curious that we don't remember having seen another deeply toned O/CC Dollar. Perhaps most examples are dipped to b...

1900-S S$1 MS64 PCGS. Wisps of pale gold color visit the lustrous surfaces. A clean-cheeked near-Gem that would surely grade even higher were it not f

1900-S S$1 MS64 NGC. Brilliant with a glimmer of semi-prooflikeness in the fields. A bit softly struck in the centers. Important notice: We expect to

1901 S$1 AU53 PCGS. Hints of golden-brown and cobalt-blue do not extend much beyond the margins. The silvery bright luster is extensive for the grade,

1901 S$1 AU55 PCGS. A briefly circulated representative of this notorious conditional rarity. The speckles of tobacco-brown patina are especially vivi

1901 S$1--Cleaned--ANACS. Unc Details, Net AU55. While the luster lacks full intensity, it is complete and readily crosses the exposed fields. The cen

1901-S S$1--Cleaned--ANACS. Unc Details, Net MS60. Suggestions of tan patina encroach upon the centers. Perhaps once wiped with a jeweler's clot...

1901-S S$1 MS63 PCGS. Brilliant with sparkling mint frost, a few abrasions are scattered over each side which account for the grade. Important notice:

1901-S S$1 MS63 ANACS. Attractive apricot-gold patina at the borders. Lustrous with an especially clean reverse. Softly struck in the centers, with fa

1901-S S$1 MS64 PCGS. Wispy hints of apricot patina visit each side. A lustrous and well struck near-Gem that has immaculate surfaces and pleasing eye

1901-S S$1 MS65 PCGS. The 1901-S is a well known condition rarity among post-1900 Dollars. Far too few Gem examples exist for the number of Dollar col

1902 S$1 MS65 NGC. A sharply struck and lustrous Gem that has dusky dove-gray patina. The surfaces are exceptionally preserved. A coin that must be se

1902 S$1 MS65 PCGS. The dusky tan-brown patina does not impact the bold cartwheel luster. A well struck Gem that has impressive fields and a clean che

1902 S$1 MS66 PCGS. Wisps of golden-brown and powder-blue patina march from the borders toward the centers. Nicely struck with good luster and clean s

1902 S$1 MS66 NGC. Bright and highly lustrous with smooth, virtually unblemished surfaces. A condition rarity and seldom seen with luster this bright

1902-O S$1 MS66 ICG. Warm apricot-gray patina drifts over sharp, frosty surfaces. An expectantly smooth Morgan for the premium quality Gem grade. Impo

1902-O S$1 MS67 Prooflike NGC. The dispersal of a few bags of Prooflike 1902-O Morgan Dollars in 1968 did not materially affect the high grade availab

1902-S S$1 MS62 ANACS. A die break (as made) fills the lower loop of the 2. A lightly toned and lustrous piece that is well struck except for slight w

1902-S S$1 MS64 PCGS. Suggestions of golden-brown color visit the obverse field. A nicely struck near-Gem with flashy luster and carefully preserved s

1902-S S$1 MS64 NGC. Mottled steel-gray, russet, and blue rim toning frames virtually brilliant centers. This is a sharply struck and minimally abrade

1903 S$1 MS65 PCGS. While not fully struck, this lustrous Gem has beautiful electric-blue and golden-brown patina. The fields are extraordinarily pres

1903-O S$1 MS62 ANACS. Satiny and mostly untoned. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of 200-250 per hour. Sometimes eBay Pr

1903-O S$1 MS64 ANACS. A sharply struck near-Gem that has excellent luster and light gold patina. The breast has a faint luster graze, but the cheek a

1903-O S$1 MS65 PCGS. Satiny and exceptionally clean. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of 200-250 per hour. Sometimes eBa

1903-O S$1 MS65 NGC. The 1903-O is an always-popular date that was once regarded as a major rarity in Mint State. The present lot offers a gorgeous Ge

1903-O S$1 MS65 NGC. A lightly toned and highly lustrous Gem that has virtually pristine fields. Not fully struck in the centers, but the strike is ab

1903-S S$1 VF20 PCGS. The obverse has a peripheral band of golden-brown color, while the reverse is untoned. Surprisingly detailed for the grade, with

1903-S S$1 AU50 ANACS. A brilliant and nicely detailed specimen that has hints of prooflike luster at the borders. The fields have a few slide marks.

1903-S S$1 AU50 ANACS. Traces of mint luster glimmer from the stars, legends, and wreath. The centers have modest wear, but the surfaces lack remotely

1903-S S$1 AU50 ANACS. The borders have rich golden-brown and aqua patina. Liberty's chin has a faint horizontal scratch, but the surfaces are o...

1904 S$1 MS64 PCGS. Rich golden-brown patina fills the peripheries. A sharply struck near-Gem with pleasing luster. The eagle's breast has a wis...

1904 S$1 MS64 PCGS. Sharply struck with smooth, satiny mint luster, the interior portions of each side are brilliant with a trimming of golden around

1904 S$1 MS64 PCGS. A challenging issue to locate as a Gem, this just-miss example is generally well struck with only a few scattered bagmarks. The fr

1904 S$1 MS64 PCGS. Hints of dusky copper-gold color illuminate the borders. A nicely struck near-Gem with good luster and exquisitely preserved field

1904-S S$1 XF45 ANACS. A lightly toned representative that has abundant satiny luster throughout the margins. The breast is smooth from a short stay i

1904-S S$1 AU50 ANACS. This is a partially lustrous representative with most of the wear confined to the central highpoints. Untoned with the exceptio

1904-S S$1--Scratched, Cleaned--ANACS. Unc Details, Net AU50. The margins are lightly speckled with lemon-gold color. The luster is complete but somew

1904-S S$1 MS62 ANACS. Well struck and lustrous with golden toning scattered over each side. A scarce and worthwhile issue in this grade. Important no

1904-S S$1 MS64 PCGS. The final S-mint Morgan Dollar of the 1878-1904 era, the '04-S is a conditionally challenging date that is scarce to rare ...

1921-D S$1 MS66 PCGS. Sharply struck for the issue, with bold centers and only a hint of weakness on the wreath. A lustrous and exceptionally preserve

1921-D S$1 MS66 PCGS. Lovely golden-brown peripheral patina. A lustrous Gem that has an especially clean reverse. The lowest portion of the wreath is

1921-S S$1 MS65 NGC. Mostly brilliant, the surfaces are heavily frosted and there are no mentionable abrasions on either side. Important notice: We ex

1921-S S$1 MS65 PCGS. The reverse border has a hint of apricot patina. While not fully struck, the strike is decidedly above average for this conditio

1921-S S$1 MS66 NGC. Poor striking quality, indifferent luster, and/or numerous bagmarks explain why relatively few '21-S Morgans possess high t...

1921-S S$1 MS66 NGC. We are fortunate indeed to be able to offer two MS66 examples of this conditionally challenging Dollar. The surfaces are brillian

1878 7TF S$1 Reverse of 1878 PR61 ANACS. Deep mauve and maroon patina. Wispy handling marks beneath the dense patina account for the grade. A boldly s

1879 S$1 PR66 NGC. Ex: Eliasberg. A sparkling, nearly flawless proof that many will see as undergraded. The fields are exceptionally deep in their mir

1879 S$1 PR65 Cameo PCGS. This is a simply gorgeous Gem with original toning that must be seen to be fully appreciated. The base colors on both sides

1880 S$1 PR65 Cameo NGC. Similar in quality and overall appearance to the coin we sold in our New York Sale that brought $4,140. The devices are heavi

1883 S$1 PR67 NGC. The 1883 is a widely collected proof type coin and is a Morgan date that can often be located in near-Gem and Gem grades. However,

1885 S$1 PR63 PCGS. The 5 in the date is repunched south. The golden-brown fields acquire iridescent gold, electric-blue, and lavender colors when the

1889 S$1 PR64 ANACS. Struck before the softly defined proofs of the early 1890s, the 1889 is a problem-free, fully struck coin that is perfect for typ

1890 S$1 PR66 Cameo NGC. An exquisite cameo proof Morgan. The devices are heavily frosted and contrast starkly against the illimitable depth seen in t

1891 S$1 PR64 Cameo PCGS. This is an attractive and solidly graded near-Gem. First, the toning. Warm olive-gray patina overlays both sides in a more o

1892 S$1 PR63 PCGS. The dusky gold patina is consistent and very attractive. Note that what appears to be a scratch above the mouth of Liberty is actu

1899 S$1 PR66 Cameo NGC. Uncommonly well preserved for the issue as well as the series, this boldly defined Gem is also noteworthy for the appreciable

1901 S$1 PR64 NGC. With so few Mint State 1901 Silver Dollars extant, it is little wonder that the similarly dated specimen strikings are accorded spe

1921 S$1 MS64 PCGS. Light pearl-gray color confirms the originality of this lustrous near-Gem. The centers have a reasonable strike, while the legends

1921 S$1 MS64 PCGS. This is one of the very few fully struck 1921 Peace Dollars we have ever seen. If the primary criterion for your Peace Dollar set

1921 S$1 MS64 PCGS. Light golden-brown patina enriches the fields of this splendid first year representative. A lustrous near-Gem that has a decent st

1921 S$1 MS64 PCGS. The surfaces are immaculately preserved, but the strike is not quite sharp enough to reach the Gem designation. A lustrous piece t

1921 S$1 MS64 PCGS. A lustrous and lightly toned near-Gem with immaculately preserved surfaces. The center of the portrait has minor softness of strik

1921 S$1 MS64 PCGS. Deeply toned in swirls of lavender, golden-brown, and cobalt-blue patina. Cartwheel luster emerges despite the dense colors. The s

1921 S$1 MS65 PCGS. The 1921 holds a place of honor in the relatively short-lived Peace Dollar series. It is the first year of issue for Anthony De Fr

1921 S$1 MS65 NGC. Blessed with a remarkably strong strike on both obverse and reverse, this piece is mostly untoned and there are no obvious or distr

1922-D S$1 MS64 PCGS, well struck with pleasing eye appeal, the back of the neck is strike doubled; 1923-D MS64 PCGS, well struck in the centers but t

1922-D S$1 MS65 PCGS. A dove-gray Gem with a bold strike and lustrous surfaces. An exceptionally clean representative of this early issue. Only Lincol

1922-D S$1 MS65 NGC. Brilliant throughout and highly lustrous with a razor-sharp strike on both obverse and reverse. A flashy Gem whose fields show so

1922-D S$1 MS66 PCGS. Fully struck with shimmering mint frost. The surfaces are exceptionally clean for a Peace Dollar and only 102 pieces have been s

1923 S$1 MS66 PCGS. The centers are razor-sharp, while the borders have modest weakness of strike. A lustrous and lightly toned Gem that has exception

1923-D S$1 MS65 NGC. Fully defined throughout with exceptionally lustrous surfaces. Most of each side is brilliant with a couple of notable exceptions

1923-S S$1 MS64 NGC. A nicely struck near-Gem that has flashy semi-prooflike fields. The obverse is especially attractive. A wispy curved die crack (a

1924-S S$1 MS63 ANACS. A sharply struck and lustrous piece that has faint tan patina and an immaculate cheek. The eagle has a couple of minor contact

1924-S S$1 MS64 PCGS. Blushes of light golden-brown patina dominate the coin, while the upper obverse has a few speckles of russet color. A highly lus

1925 S$1 MS64 ANACS, twelve examples, all are lustrous and sharply struck, and are either brilliant or have consistent yellow-gold color. Most of the

1925 S$1 MS65 ANACS, four examples, all are lustrous and have light yellow-green patina. Three coins are sharply struck with immaculate surfaces, and

1925 S$1 MS66 PCGS. A lightly toned and highly lustrous Gem with exquisitely preserved surfaces. A wispy die crack (as struck) traverses the bust trun

1925 S$1 MS66 PCGS. Dusky lemon-gold patina. A sharply struck and lustrous Gem with magnificent preservation. A gorgeous type coin. Important notice:

1925 S$1 MS67 PCGS. An otherwise common P-mint issue, the 1925 is seldom offered with surfaces that are as smooth and appealing as those of the presen

1925-S S$1 MS64 PCGS. A nicely struck and lustrous near-Gem that has faint gold patina and exquisitely preserved surfaces. Important notice: We expect

1925-S S$1 MS64 PCGS. Richly toned with pastel waves of russet, gold, and aqua colors. While the centers are not fully struck, the fields are exceptio

1926 S$1 MS66 NGC. A sharply struck Gem that has flashy luster and luminous light yellow-green patina. Impressively preserved with magnificent eye app

1926-D S$1--Scratched, Cleaned--ANACS. Unc Details, Net AU55, the eagle has a trio of faint pinscratches, still an attractive coin; 1926-D MS61 ANACS,

1926-D S$1 MS66 NGC. Fully struck with intense mint luster and dazzling brilliance. The surfaces are very lightly abraded with no objectionable marks

1927 S$1 MS65 ANACS. The obverse has bright gold color, while the reverse is essentially brilliant. A sharply struck Gem with intense luster and impre

1927-D S$1 MS64 PCGS. A boldly struck near-Gem with flashy luster and light milky-gold patina. Only a few faint luster grazes preclude an even higher

1927-D S$1 MS64 PCGS. A highly lustrous near-Gem that has light golden-brown patina and a bold strike. The portrait is impressively preserved, and the