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

1879-CC S$1 MS63 PCGS. Wisps of honey-gold patina reside within the crevices of the devices. A brilliant and semi-prooflike representative that has a

1879-CC S$1 MS64 PCGS. This richly frosted near-Gem is devoid of even the lightest toning. The luster quality is probably the single most impressive f

1879-CC S$1 MS64 Prooflike PCGS. The 1879-CC is a scarce issue among Carson City Dollars. Only 756,000 pieces were produced and a relatively high numb

No Lot. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of 200-250 per hour. Sometimes eBay Premier live bid software cannot keep up wit

1879-CC S$1 Capped Die AU53 PCGS. VAM-3. Top 100 Variety. Albeit a little wear accounts for the grade, this lustrous circulated dollar is very attract

1879-CC S$1 Capped Die MS64 PCGS. VAM-3. Top 100 Variety. Lustrous and brilliant, this CC-mint example has a better strike than average for the issue

1879-CC S$1 Capped Die MS61 Deep Mirror Prooflike NGC. VAM-3. Top 100 Variety. A scarce and underappreciated variety that is now believed to be a repu

1879-O S$1 MS65 PCGS. Although sliders and low end Mint State coins are plentiful in today's hobby, the 1879-O is anything but common as a Gem. ...

1879-O S$1 MS65 PCGS. A very pretty O-mint Dollar, this 1879-O is from an issue that is not often seen in this grade and is a condition rarity any fin

1879-S S$1 MS63 PCGS, well struck with clean surfaces, most of the obverse is overlaid by deep multicolored iridescence, which partially conceals a no

1879-S S$1 MS66 PCGS. Creamy, impeccably preserved surfaces are fully detailed with a vibrant cartwheel sheen. Housed in a first generation PCGS holde

1879-S S$1 MS66 PCGS. Simple yet soothing iridescent blue and golden toning turns a simple silver dollar into a medium of artistic beauty. Important n

1879-S S$1 MS67 PCGS. A well struck Superb Gem that has flashy cartwheel luster. Fully brilliant except for a wisp of apricot color in the upper left

1879-S S$1 MS67 PCGS. The cheek has a wisp of tan-bold color, with the surfaces elsewhere brilliant. A lustrous Superb Gem with semi-prooflike fields.

1879-S S$1 MS67 NGC. Rainbow colored bag toning on the obverse is easily the most visually impressive attribute of this lovely Superb Gem. Of course,

1879-S S$1 MS67 NGC. Pronounced semi-prooflikeness sparkles in the fields of this Superb untoned specimen. A perfect type coin selection. Important no

1879-S S$1 MS67 PCGS. Wonderfully toned in a pale palate reminiscent of an Impressionist seascape with soft blues, pinks, yellows, and greens on the o

1879-S S$1 MS68 PCGS. Brilliant, frosty luster cascades from the surfaces of this well struck example. It is housed in an holder PCGS holder with a gr

1879-S S$1 Reverse of 1878 MS63 PCGS. Crisply impressed throughout, the surfaces are noticeably bright in the fields with billowy mint frost over the

1879-S S$1 Reverse of 1878 MS64 PCGS. Subtle hints of mottled russet patina is noted on the peripheries of this specimen.From the Collection of Colone

1879-S S$1 Reverse of 1878 MS64 PCGS. A well struck and lustrous near-Gem, with gleaming, untoned surfaces. The coin displays a high number of relativ

1880 S$1 MS65 PCGS. A lightly toned and lustrous Gem that is well struck and has pleasing surfaces. Struck from lightly clashed dies. Despite a large

1880 S$1 MS65 PCGS. The obverse side of this respectable Gem is covered by rich pastel patina, which is variable between gray, pink, and pale-green. T

1880 S$1 MS66 PCGS. Deep golden-brown, russet, pewter-gray, and iridescent violet toning covers the surfaces of this well struck Gem. No distracting a

1880 S$1 MS66 NGC. This coin was previously offered as lot 1594 in our September 2002 Bullet Auction, where it was cataloged as: "The reverse h...

1880 S$1 MS65 Prooflike PCGS. Deeply and peripherally toned with grey centers and vibrant forest green color at the edges. Only at the rims does the c

1880 S$1 8 Over 7 AU53 PCGS. VAM-6, Top 100 Variety. Dramatic "spikes" of a 7 show above the top of the loop of the second 8 in the date. ...

1880-CC S$1 MS65 PCGS. Immaculate surface preservation with snowy white surfaces and wonderful luster. The strike, however, is decidedly weak on the o

1880-CC S$1 MS66 PCGS. Third Reverse. The rich, swirling mint frost that blankets both sides of this coin is a not uncommon feature for a Mint State s

1880-CC S$1 MS66 PCGS. The obverse displays rich moss-green and blue toning with rose undertones, while the reverse is brilliant. Highly lustrous and

1880/79-CC S$1 Reverse of 1878 MS65 PCGS. A fully struck and highly lustrous example of this scarce variety. Brilliant throughout, there are only the

1880/79-CC S$1 Reverse of 1878 MS65 PCGS. Sharply struck and impressively preserved, this snow-white Gem exhibits amazing cartwheel luster and frosty,

1880/79-CC S$1 Reverse of 1878 MS64 Deep Mirror Prooflike PCGS. VAM-4. Top 100 Variety. A nicely struck and lightly toned near-Gem that has shimmering

1880-CC S$1 8 Over 7 Reverse of 1878 MS64 PCGS. A highly attractive near-Gem with satiny obverse surfaces, framed by gorgeous russet-orange patina at

1880-O S$1 MS64 PCGS. Attractive and relatively unabraded for a near-Gem specimen. A gem representative of this issue is prohibitive.From the Collecti

1880-O S$1 MS64 PCGS. A very nice near-Gem, with very good eye appeal. The obverse surfaces are brilliant and highly lustrous, with a few light marks.

1880-O S$1 MS63 Deep Mirror Prooflike PCGS. Completely untoned with a super cameo effect. A number of typical small field marks explain the Select gra

1880/79-O S$1 MS65 NGC. VAM-4. Top 100 Variety. Although the NGC insert does not designate this coin as an 1880/79-O, the overdate features of VAM-4 a

1880-S S$1 MS64 PCGS, mottled russet-blue toning is noted on both sides of this attractively toned specimen; 1883-O MS64 NGC, bluish-golden rainbow to

1880-S S$1 MS64 PCGS, Ex: The Coin Guy Collection, sharply struck and carefully preserved, much of the obverse is blanketed by bright rainbow colors,

1880-S S$1 MS65 NGC. Medium S mintmark. The obverse has gorgeous yellow-green and peach patina. Lustrous and well struck with an immaculate reverse. I

1880-S S$1 MS66 PCGS. The large S mintmark is strike doubled south. The reverse and much of the obverse is fully brilliant, while the lower left obver

1880-S S$1 MS66 PCGS. Medium S mintmark. The obverse has deep and iridescent violet, sea-green, and gold patina. A well struck and lustrous Gem that h

1880-S S$1 MS66 PCGS. Sharp strike and beautiful multi-hued iridescent obverse toning characterize this specimen, and add to its desirability. Importa

1880-S S$1 MS66 PCGS, flashy and satiny; and an 1881-S S$1 MS66 PCGS, absolutely stunning. 2 coins Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots a

1880-S S$1 MS67 NGC. Pristine surfaces are covered in deep purple, blue, and maize colors. Nicely struck with considerable eye-appeal and interesting

1880-S S$1 MS68 PCGS. Small S mintmark. A brilliant and highly lustrous Superb Gem that has well preserved surfaces. Boldly struck with an immaculate

1880-S S$1 MS68 NGC. This coin is everything that a Morgan Dollar should be: razor sharp strike, fully lustrous surfaces, virtually pristine features,

1880-S S$1 MS68 PCGS. This 1880-S Morgan Dollar is virtually pristine. It is well struck, has thick, frosty luster, and the abrasions that are present

1880-S S$1 MS64 Prooflike NGC. Tender purplish-blue obverse toning is framed by a golden ring of color. The same crimson-golden color is present on th

1880-S S$1 MS65 Prooflike PCGS. While the reverse has only a hint of gold coloration at the rim, the obverse is enhanced by a rich crescent of vibrant

1880-S S$1 MS66 Prooflike PCGS. Regally toned in hues suggestive of ripe lemons and plumbs on the obverse, the reverse is just lightly brushed with ta

1880/79-S S$1 MS64 ANACS. Large S. VAM-9. Top 100 Variety. A fully lustrous example, there is some champagne tinting around the peripheries of the oth

1880/79-S S$1 MS65 PCGS. This is an outstanding gem-quality specimen of the ever popular Morgan Dollar, exhibiting most of the expected attributes of

1880/79-S S$1 MS66 NGC. VAM-11. Hot 50 Variety. Lustrous and velour-like. Only but a handful of finer specimens have been graded. Important notice: We

1880/79-S S$1 MS66 NGC. Vam-11, Hot 50 Variety. Crisp, snow-white surfaces. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of 200-250 p

1880/79-S S$1 MS65 Prooflike NGC. A trace of hazy toning is present in the fields, but this coin's reflectivity is unabated. Important notice: W...

1880/79-S S$1 MS65 Deep Mirror Prooflike PCGS. VAM-11. A scarcer variety exhibiting clear portions of the 9 inside the loop of the 0. This pristine sp

1881 S$1 MS65 PCGS. Tinted a light gray overall, with clean, frosty devices. A more difficult early P-mint in Gem condition. Important notice: We expe

1881 S$1 MS65 NGC. A smooth cheek and wonderful gold and green highlights at the peripheries make this a very attractive Gem. Nicely defined devices a

1881 S$1 MS65 PCGS. Nary a mark exists on either side of this coin that distracts from the refreshing eye appeal of this specimen.From the Collection

1881 S$1 MS65 PCGS. Sharply struck and well preserved, this specimen displays marvelous satiny luster over its clean surfaces, while iridescent reddis

1881 S$1 MS66 NGC. The 1881-P, like other early P-mint issues in the series, is moderately scarce in Gem condition and extremely difficult any finer.

1881 S$1 MS65 Deep Mirror Prooflike PCGS. Original, mottled gold and russet toning with crisply defined, frosted devices. The fields are extraordinari

1881-CC S$1 MS65 PCGS. Luxurious violet, sea-green, gold, and ruby-red patina. A lustrous and needle-sharp Gem that has a carefully preserved obverse

1881-CC S$1 MS65 PCGS. A well struck and lustrous near-Gem that has semi-prooflike luster and wispy golden-brown patina. The tip of Liberty's no...

1881-CC S$1 MS65 PCGS. Lustrous and untoned, with a few slight marks on Liberty's face. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the...

1881-CC S$1 MS65 PCGS. A few faint wisps of tan patina prevent full brilliance. A needle-sharp and somewhat prooflike Gem that has good eye appeal and

1881-CC S$1 MS65 PCGS. A hint of color is noted on this otherwise brilliant, white specimen.From the Collection of Colonel Carmine Penta. Important no

1881-CC S$1 MS65 PCGS. Rich, satiny luster is lightly intruded upon by a smooth rainbow tide of blue, crimson, and orange toning. Important notice: We

1881-CC S$1 MS66 PCGS. Bright and frosty with subtle gold and blue peripheral shadings. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate

1881-CC S$1 MS66 NGC. Fully struck with bright, creamy luster. Several marks on the cheek serve to limit the grade. Important notice: We expect to be

1881-CC S$1 MS65 Deep Mirror Prooflike PCGS. It is easy to see why this specimen received the rare Deep Mirror Prooflike designation from PCGS. The fi

1881-O S$1 MS65 NGC. Wisps of apricot patina visit each side. A well struck and lustrous Gem that has pleasing surfaces. The obverse field is notably

1881-O S$1 MS65 PCGS. This lovely Gem has very appealing olive-gold color, with a few wispy, silvery toning streaks in evidence. Miss Liberty's ...

1881-S S$1 MS62 NGC, lustrous and bold with mauve patina, not too abraded; and an 1881-S MS63 ICG, dark violet and aqua obverse patina with gold color

1881-S S$1 MS62 PCGS, Ex: The Coin Guy Collection, well struck with spectacular rainbow toning on each side, Miss Liberty's cheek and the left o...

1881-S S$1 MS64 PCGS, two examples, both are well struck with excellent surface preservation, both display deep variegated hues of iridescent patina;

1881-S S$1 MS65 PCGS. The obverse has gorgeous lemon, powder-blue, and rose-violet patina. The cheek has a few miniscule pebbles, as struck due to a l

1881-S S$1 MS65 PCGS, lovely emerald-green, yellow, violet, and dark-olive patina blankets the obverse surface, the reverse is brilliant with lightly

1881-S S$1 MS65 NGC. Magnificently well-colored with all of the intensity of a Louis Comfort Tiffany stained-glass window in electric blues, hot magen

1881-S S$1 MS66 PCGS. Untoned with scintillating luster and surfaces that are nearly up to the task of an even higher rating. Housed in a first genera

1881-S S$1 MS67 PCGS. A blazing white specimen with superbly clean surfaces and a semi-prooflike reverse field. Important notice: We expect to be auct

1881-S S$1 MS67 PCGS. Fully struck throughout and highly lustrous with flashy mint luster, as one would expect. The lower half of the obverse shows ba

1881-S S$1 MS67 PCGS. A fully struck and exquisitely preserved Superb Gem, this coin is essentially brilliant, with some light toning at the edges, an

1882 S$1 MS64 PCGS. The obverse of this choice near-Gem is deeply toned in varying hues which include emerald green, violet, orange, and dark olive. T

1882 S$1 MS65 PCGS. Fully struck throughout with frosted surfaces. Remarkably clean with the only mentionable mark being a small abrasion on the cheek

1882 S$1 MS65 NGC. This flashy specimen is particularly mark-free for the grade. A hint of color is noted on the obverse periphery.From the Collection

1882 S$1 MS65 PCGS. A brilliant and lustrous Gem, sharply struck and well preserved, the left obverse field shows light blemishes, but Miss Liberty&...

1882-CC S$1 MS65 PCGS. Sharply struck and brilliant with smooth, nearly unblemished surfaces. An exceptionally clean, problem-free Carson City Dollar.

1882-CC S$1 MS65 NGC. A snow-white Gem that has lustrous semi-prooflike surfaces and an immaculately preserved obverse. The 2 in the date is lightly r

1882-CC S$1 MS65 PCGS. Lustrous, brilliant, and well struck. A frosty and clean representative. Collecting fads come and go, but the allure of Gem Car

1882-CC S$1 MS66 PCGS. The 2 in the date is recut along the upper outer curve. A brilliant and lustrous Gem with semi-prooflike fields and a needle-sh

1882-CC S$1 MS66 ICG. A well struck and flashy Gem that has blushes of lemon-gold patina at the borders. A pleasing representative of this popular GSA

1882-CC S$1 MS66 PCGS. A blazing snow-white coin, with dazzling semi-prooflike surfaces, highly lustrous and highly reflective. The coin is very well

1882-CC S$1 MS67 NGC. Seldom do we offer an 1882-CC Morgan Dollar with surfaces that are as smooth as those of the present Superb Gem. Add to that mul

1882-O S$1 MS65 NGC. The margins have bright lemon-gold patina, along with wisps of electric-blue color. A lustrous and sharply struck Gem that has im

1882-O S$1 MS65 PCGS. A beautiful Gem, with terrific eye appeal. This specimen is sharply struck, with highly lustrous surfaces which only suffer from

1882-O S$1 MS65 Deep Mirror Prooflike PCGS. While numerous examples are extant today of this issue in Deep Mirror Prooflike, very few pieces are Gems.

1882-O/S S$1 MS63 PCGS. VAM-4. Top 100 Variety. Essentially untoned and well struck with good luster and relatively unabraded fields. Important notice