2003, Orlando, FL. (FUN) Signature Sale #308 - Sessions 5 and 6

1887 S$1 PR64 Cameo PCGS. With only 710 pieces struck, the 1887 has one of the lowest mintages in the series of proof Morgan Dollars. This piece has b

1889 S$1 PR67 NGC. Ex: Eliasberg. This coin was previously offered as lot 6462 in our February 2001 Long Beach Signature Sale, where it was cataloged

1891 S$1 PR65 NGC. Warm olive-orange patina blankets smooth, expertly preserved surfaces. The toning livens a little to orange-gold hues at the dentic

1892 S$1 PR65 Cameo PCGS. Moderate golden-orange rim toning interrupts the otherwise brilliant sheen of this solidly graded Gem. Both sides are boldly

1894 S$1 PR64 PCGS. An important proof variant of this low mintage (110,972 pieces) Morgan Dollar delivery from the Philadelphia Mint, this Choice qua

1895 S$1 PR66 PCGS. The 1895 Morgan Dollar has an official mintage of 12,000 business strikes. However, none are known today, leading one to speculate

1895 S$1 PR64 Cameo NGC. Apparently none of the 12,000 business strikes from 1895 made it out of government vaults and into general circulation, most

1899 S$1 PR63 PCGS. Easily identifiable as a proof, with deep mirrors and a razor-sharp strike. Unfortunately, this coin displays a number of hairline

1899 S$1 PR66 PCGS. The otherwise even endowment of olive-copper toning on the obverse yields to lilac-gray shadings over the upper left. Similar colo

1901 S$1 PR65 NGC. Due to the rarity of high grade business strike 1901 Morgan Dollars, Proofs from this issue have always been highly prized by colle

1904 S$1 PR65 PCGS. Deeply toned on each side in shades of steel-gray, golden-brown and russet, this coin also possesses highlights of champagne, elec

1921 S$1 AU58 ANACS, richly toned in antique-copper shades, both sides are typically struck for the issue, yet remarkably free of distracting abrasion

1921 S$1 MS64 PCGS. Well defined for this often weak issue and nearly unmarked. The untoned luster, unfortunately, lacks enough pizzazz for a higher g

1921 S$1 MS64 PCGS. A lustrous near-Gem that has lovely peach-gold patina. The centers have slight softness of strike, but the surfaces are beautifull

1921 S$1 MS64 PCGS. With the lightest blush of amber patina, this first year of issue, High Relief Peace Dollar has very sharp hair detail and only a

1921 S$1 MS64 PCGS. Attractively toned in champagne and chocolate tones that complement DeFrancisci's high relief design exceedingly well. Relat...

1921 S$1 MS65 PCGS. Untoned and quite frosty, with a bright, satiny sheen of equal vibrancy on obverse and reverse. A few miniscule facial blemishes a

1921 S$1 MS65 NGC. Originally toned in a rich mix of pinks, oranges, and browns. Free of marks except for several hairline scratches with an average s

1921 S$1 MS65 NGC. Light tan toning accents the clean, abrasion free surfaces of this Gem. The strike is bolder than usually found, while the luster i

1921 S$1 MS66 PCGS. An exceptional 1921 Peace Dollar. The mint luster is bright and very thick over each side and there are no mentionable or even not

1921 S$1 MS66 PCGS. The dusky apricot-gold patina is unquestionably original. A lustrous Gem that has impressively preserved surfaces. The centers are

1922 S$1 MS66 PCGS. Pastel gold and steel-blue patina. A lustrous first-year Gem that has exquisite surfaces and exceptional eye appeal. Important not

1922 S$1 MS66 PCGS. This example displays full strike and frosty mint bloom. Though considered a common date by many, this issue, and all others of th

1922-D S$1 MS65 PCGS. Nice strike with bright, satiny luster, and untoned. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of 200-250 pe

1922-D S$1 MS65 PCGS. The satiny-textured surfaces are untoned with impeccably clean central devices. A network of die cracks outlines the obverse, as

1922-D S$1 MS66 NGC. A brilliant and exceptionally lustrous Gem with a good strike and beautifully preserved surfaces. Spindly die cracks (as struck)

1922-S S$1 MS63 NGC. Some weakness in strike is note, however, the surfaces are particularly clean for the grade. Important notice: We expect to be au

1922-S S$1 MS66 NGC. The 1922-S is a problem issue for collectors for two reasons, heavy abrasions and a soft strike. This particular coin is one of t

1923 S$1 MS66 NGC. A superb, high grade example, with lots of luster, and partially toned milky-white on the reverse. Important notice: We expect to b

1923 S$1 MS66 NGC. A lustrous and frosty Gem with a needle-sharp strike. The cheek is seemingly pristine, as is the reverse field. A lightly toned and

1923 S$1 MS66 NGC. A well struck and highly lustrous Gem that has attractive hints of apricot color. The fields and cheek are exquisitely preserved. A

1923 S$1 MS66 PCGS. Beautifully sharp strike and fully frosted surfaces. This is a lovely example of this Peace Dollar issue, which has a grade design

1923-D S$1 MS64 PCGS. Wonderfully flashy with intense luster a bold strike. A series of wispy die breaks travel around the obverse. Important notice:

1923-D S$1 MS65 NGC. Deeply lustrous with flashy surfaces accented with violet toning. A little weakly struck at the rims with several slender obverse

1923-D S$1 MS66 PCGS. This coin was previously offered as lot 7689 in our September 2002 Long Beach Signature Sale, where it was cataloged as: "...

1924 S$1 MS64 NGC. Both sides are dramatically toned in a rich tapestry of blue, red, and gold. Such toning, while not uncommonly found in Morgan doll

1924 S$1 MS65 NGC. Richly colored in rose hues with blue and red accents on both sides. Unusually well-toned for a Peace dollar and sure to generate i

1924 S$1 MS65 NGC. A lovely specimen with full frosty mint luster beneath attractive and unusual iridescent toning. This coin presents a very pleasant

1924 S$1 MS67 NGC. This coin was previously offered as lot 2044 in our 2002 Long Beach Bullet Auction, where it was cataloged as: "Wispy silver...

1924 S$1 MS67 PCGS. Ex: Jack Lee Collection. This spectacular MS67 example is fully brilliant save for a light swath of champagne iridescence on the r

1924 S$1 MS67 PCGS. Although common in roll quantity or higher in more mundane Uncirculated grades, this Superb Gem 1924 Peace Dollar approaches perfe

1924-S S$1 MS65 PCGS. The '24-S Peace Dollar is not an issue that was ever available in any appreciable quantities at the Uncirculated level and...

1924-S S$1 MS65 NGC. Fully brilliant with satiny luster, this nice example is well struck for the issue. A few small, scattered bagmarks are present,

1925 S$1 MS66 PCGS. A minimum of marks on this lustrous example. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of 200-250 per hour. So

1925 S$1 MS66 NGC. An impressively lustrous Gem that has a bold strike and immaculate preservation. Light wisps of gold patina further contribute to t

1925 S$1 MS67 NGC. Previously offered as lot 2048 in our September 2002 Long Beach Bullet Auction, where it was cataloged as: "This lovely and ...

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 radiant example with a touch of milky patina across the center of the obverse. The striking details would probably not be conf

1925-S S$1 MS64 PCGS. Well struck for this invariably soft S-mint and untoned except for a blush of milky patina on the left side of the obverse. Impo

1926-D S$1 MS64 PCGS. This coin possesses nice luster and strike. Its eye appeal is enhanced by delicate amber toning primarily manifesting itself on