2002 September Long Beach Signature Sale Sale #300 - Session 3

1875 T$1 PR64 Deep Cameo PCGS. Simply astonishing quality, the mint frost is so thick it looks like it was painted on the devices. The contrast is mad

1876 T$1 PR62 PCGS. Type II Obverse / Type II Reverse. Proof 1876 Trade Dollars of this hub variety are at least five times rarer than their Type I Ob

1876 T$1 PR63 Cameo PCGS. Some might consider a PR63 as not quite enough of a coin for their set. However, this isn't just a PR63. It's also...

1877 T$1 PR64 Deep Cameo PCGS. Breen-5808. Minor repunching on the upper right foot of the 1 and the base of the 8 in the date are diagnostic of this

1878 T$1 PR64 Deep Cameo PCGS. On February 22, 1878, Secretary of the Treasury John Sherman (brother of the Civil War General William Tecumseh Sherman

1879 T$1 PR64 NGC. This coin was struck from Bowers' "First Variety," with an imperfect 8 in the date and the left side of the 7 under...

1879 T$1 PR67 Cameo PCGS. First Variety. It has been two years since we last offered a PR67 representative of the 1879 Trade Dollar, and that coin did

1880 T$1--Scratched, Cleaned--ANACS, AU Details, Net PR45. An affordable example of one of the proof-only issues. The strike is nice with light abrasi

1880 T$1 PR65 NGC. Only 1,987 pieces were struck of this issue, all of which were proofs. This is one of the finest examples we have seen recently. Br

1880 T$1 PR65 PCGS. A second 1880 Gem proof Trade Dollar, and similar in appearance to the previous piece. Brilliant, except for light haziness on the

1880 T$1 PR64 Cameo NGC. The crossbar of the 4 in 420 GRAINS is incomplete, although it does not have the appearance of a "dot-like remnant&quo...

1880 T$1 PR65 Deep Cameo PCGS. With only a tiny remnant of the crossbar evident on the 4 in 420 GRAINS, this coin is an example of the die marriage th

1881 T$1 PR65 Cameo PCGS. Formerly sold as lot 6605 in our February 2002 Long Beach Sale, where it was described as, "Anyone who prefers their ...

1881 T$1 PR65 Cameo NGC. Curiously for a proof-only issue with just 960 pieces produced, the 1881 is a mostly poorly produced date. Many otherwise att

1882 T$1 PR63 Cameo PCGS. The stark contrast between frosty devices and mirrored fields enhances the eye appeal of this untoned example. The strike is

1883 T$1 PR64 PCGS. Peripherally toned, the mostly brilliant centers sparkle within halos of golden-russet color at the denticles. The strike is gener

1883 T$1 PR64 PCGS. Always a popular issue, as most of us mere mortals will never be able to afford an 1884 or 1885 Trade Dollar, thus making the 1883

1878 8TF S$1 MS64 NGC. Nearly full-white with a bit of cobalt-blue obverse peripheral toning. The surfaces are minimally abraded and the hair above Li

1878 8TF S$1 MS65 PCGS. Satiny white surfaces with noticeable reflectivity in the fields. The strike is nice and both sides are free of significant fl

1878 8TF S$1 MS65 NGC. Both sides are die doubled, which is most noticeable on LIBERTY and ONE. A brilliant, well struck, and lustrous Gem that has pl

1878 8TF S$1 MS64 Deep Mirror Prooflike PCGS. The lower obverse border has a band of rich gold color. A well struck near-Gem with splendid mirrored fi

1878 7TF S$1 Reverse of 1878 MS65 NGC. VAM-33, which has doubled legs and 7/5 tail feathers. Well struck and attractive, with hints of champagne-rose

1878 7TF S$1 Reverse of 1878 MS65 PCGS. Brilliant and lustrous with pleasing surfaces. A lovely first-year Morgan Dollar. Important notice: We expect

1878 7TF S$1 Reverse of 1878 MS66 Prooflike NGC. A brilliant and flashy Gem with abundant eye appeal, a good strike, and a well preserved obverse. LIB

1878 7TF S$1 Reverse of 1879 MS64 PCGS. The periphery has a luminous band of yellow-green color, while the centers have lovely sea-green, gold, and li

1878 7TF S$1 Reverse of 1879 MS64 Deep Mirror Prooflike PCGS. A very scarce DMPL variety and seldom seen in such a superior grade. Fully struck, the f

1878 7/8TF S$1 Strong MS64 Deep Mirror Prooflike PCGS. Since the typically offered 1878 7/8 TF Morgan with a Deep Mirror Prooflike finish is apt to be

1878 7/8TF S$1 Weak MS65 Deep Mirror Prooflike PCGS. Writing in 1982, Wayne Miller noted that most 1878 7/8TF Morgan Dollars with a Deep Mirror Proofl

1878-CC S$1 MS62 ANACS, the cheek has a few trivial luster grazes, still flashy and attractive; 1883-CC MS64 ANACS, a brilliant near-Gem with a bold s

1878-CC S$1 MS64 NGC. Gorgeous peripheral cobalt-blue and golden-brown patina. Well struck in the centers, but the claws and lower wreath have slight

1878-CC S$1 MS65 NGC. Outrageously toned with deep cobalt-blue, gold, gray, and russet patina. A lustrous first-year Gem with a razor-sharp strike exc

1878-CC S$1 MS65 PCGS. A well struck and brilliant Gem with flashy luster and immaculate preservation. The lower reverse has several lengthy die lines

1878-CC S$1 MS65 PCGS. Generally brilliant, but the obverse has infrequent freckles of tan-green patina. A well struck and lustrous Gem with pleasing

1878-CC S$1 MS64 Deep Mirror Prooflike PCGS. The frosty devices have spectacular contrast with the deeply mirrored fields. Well struck, and nicely pre

1878-S S$1 MS64 ANACS, the toned, lavender-gray surfaces display a mottled appearance, a sharply struck example; 1879-S MS64 PCGS, lovely pastel-gold

1878-S S$1 MS65 ANACS, richly toned in most areas in mottled golden-blue and champagne-lilac shades, the central reverse of this frosty finished Gem i

1878-S S$1 MS66 PCGS. A flashy Gem that has a hint of tan patina in the centers. Well struck and exquisitely preserved. A lovely coin that would impro

1879 S$1 MS65 NGC. A brilliant, well struck, and lustrous Gem with mildly prooflike surfaces and carefully preserved fields. Important notice: We expe

1879 S$1 MS65 ICG. The obverse has speckled rose-violet, gold, and powder-blue patina, while the reverse has a band of peripheral gold color. A lustro

1879 S$1 MS65 PCGS. The borders have intermittent yellow-gold patina. A highly lustrous Gem with a bold strike and beautifully preserved fields. Impor

1879 S$1 MS65 NGC. A nicely struck and lustrous Gem with gorgeous surfaces and light apricot patina. Struck from lightly clashed dies. A beautiful Mor

1879 S$1 MS65 PCGS. The obverse has rich sea-green, gold, and violet patina, while the reverse is essentially brilliant. A pleasing Gem that has impre

1879-CC S$1 XF40 Uncertified. Rich luster outlines the stars, legends, and devices. A stone-gray example that has a faint pinscratch near Liberty...

1879-CC S$1 MS63 PCGS. Perfect Dies. Fully lustrous with nice definition and a light greenish-russet haze. One of the key Carson City issues and a dat

1879-CC S$1 MS64 PCGS. An ever-popular date, the present example is certainly premium quality for the assigned grade. Both sides are exceptionally smo

1879-CC S$1 MS64 PCGS. The 1879-CC is the scarcest of the 1878-1885 Carson City Mint issues in the Morgan Dollar series. Just 756,000 coins were deliv

1879-O S$1 MS64 PCGS. A lustrous and frosty near-Gem with an above average strike and an immaculately preserved cheek. The PCGS holder has faint scrat

1879-S S$1 MS67 NGC. A gorgeous Superb Gem with imposing semi-prooflike fields and virtually pristine surface. A frosty and well struck Morgan Dollar.

1879-S S$1 MS67 PCGS. The left reverse border has rich apricot, electric-blue, and peach patina. The mintmark is lightly repunched. Well struck with i

1879-S S$1 MS67 PCGS. VAM-14. The mintmark is sharply repunched. A brilliant and flashy Superb Gem that has semi-prooflike fields. Well struck and wit