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

1891-O S$1 MS64 PCGS. The surfaces of this carefully preserved near-Gem have a lovely soft appearance. They exhibit cartwheel luster, yet appear satin

1891-O S$1 MS65 ANACS. Along with the 1890-O, the 1891-O is the worst produced issue in the Morgan Dollar series. Extreme striking softness over the c

1891-O S$1 MS63 Deep Mirror Prooflike ANACS. The borders have a hint of gold patina, while a streak of rose color crosses the back of the portrait. An

1891-S S$1 MS65 NGC. Lustrous with a smooth cheek and a light blush of rose coloration at the edges. Sharply struck with a wonderful "cartwheel...

1891-S S$1 MS65 PCGS. A gorgeous Gem, sharply struck and snow-white, with gleaming frosty luster. Conditionally rare at MS65 or better, this jewel is

1891-S S$1 MS65 NGC. Light salmon toning covers both sides, but the toning fails to hide the brilliant toning beneath. A mark is seen here and there,

1892 S$1 MS64 PCGS. The obverse has spectacular champagne-rose, sea-green, and silver-gray patina, while the reverse must settle for a blush of aprico

1892 S$1 MS65 PCGS. Silver Dollar production saw a gradual reduction in 1892, it was more noticeable the following year, and continued through 1895. F

1892-CC S$1 MS63 PCGS. Full mint frost is typical for uncirculated examples of this issue. However, the surfaces are surprisingly clean for the grade.

1892-CC S$1 MS64 PCGS. A lustrous near-Gem that has an exquisite reverse, a clean obverse, and a typical strike. Hints of apricot color visit the uppe

1892-CC S$1 MS64 PCGS. Mostly brilliant with shimmering fields that have only a few inconsequential marks. Liberty's cheek displays just enough ...

1892-CC S$1 MS64 PCGS. Tender mint frost swathes this near-Gem specimen. This piece was previously graded Mint State 65 by PCI. Important notice: We e

1892-CC S$1 MS65 NGC. The 1892-CC is most often seen well circulated and, while available without too much difficulty in the lesser grades of Uncircul

1892-CC S$1 MS65 PCGS. A razor sharp strike is only one of several praiseworthy features that this conditionally scarce Gem possesses. The luster qual

1892-CC S$1 MS65 PCGS. Another Gem example of this popular Carson City issue. The surfaces are bright and lustrous with flashy semi-prooflike fields.

1892-CC S$1 MS63 Prooflike ANACS. Light silver-gray patina. A boldly struck Morgan Dollar that has pleasing reflectivity and unexpectedly well preserv

1892-O S$1 MS64 PCGS. The centers have a typical strike, with all other portions of the devices richly detailed. A lustrous near-Gem with an immaculat

1892-O S$1 MS65 PCGS. Highly lustrous and better struck than most 1892-O Dollars, the surfaces are bright and frosted with minimal abrasions present.

1892-S S$1 Unc Details, Polished NCS. Sharply struck in the centers with prooflike fields. The surfaces are unnaturally bright from cleaning and show

1892-S S$1 XF45 NGC. Few examples of this grade show the definition and remaining luster that this specimen boasts. Important notice: We expect to be

1892-S S$1 AU50 ANACS. Bright silver-gray surfaces received balanced wear from brief circulation and picked up only a few inconsequential contact mark

1892-S S$1 AU53 PCGS. Bright luster hugs the stars, legends, and recessed areas of the devices. The cheek has a couple of insignificant contact marks,

1892-S S$1 AU53 PCGS. One of several AU or finer '92-S Dollars being offered. This solid AU example has visible wear over Liberty's ear and ...

1892-S S$1 AU55 ANACS. An untoned '92-S that comes very well struck and shows only the barest trace of circulation, but looks to have been wiped...

1892-S S$1 AU58 NGC. The boldly struck surfaces are almost completely lustrous and show only a few light contact marks in the left obverse field. Both

1892-S S$1 MS62 ANACS. The original mintage of the 1892-S, while certainly not among the highest in the Morgan Dollar series, is not the lowest either

1893 S$1 MS62 ANACS. Deep toning in shades of brown, grey, and gold successfully hides the imperfections on both sides of this nearly choice dollar. I

1893 S$1 MS63 ANACS. A highly lustrous and lightly toned example of this scarcer P-mint Dollar from the 1890s.From the Hans Poetsch Collection. Import

1893 S$1 MS63 PCGS. This brilliant white specimen is free of distractions, however, one contact mark on the cheek of Liberty is the only mark worthy o

1893 S$1 MS63 NGC. Both sides drip with frosty luster and neither side has any singularly distracting abrasions. Substantial appeal for the grade.From

1893 S$1 MS65 PCGS. As the most affordable of the four issues struck in this year, the 1893-P is the logical choice for anyone attempting to complete

1893 S$1 MS65 PCGS. The 1893-P is a scarcer issue from the mid-1890s, and it is also one of the great rarities in the series with an absolute full str

1893 S$1 MS65 PCGS. This immense auction gives the bidder the opportunity to bid on multiple examples of several rarities. And this includes no fewer

1893-CC S$1 VG8 PCGS. A pleasing circulated specimen of this better date. A contact mark on the reverse is worthy of mention, but does not detract fro

1893-CC S$1 AU50 ANACS. Partially toned with some abrasions, most noticeable on Liberty's chin and cheek and in front of her chin. Important not...

1893-CC S$1 MS60 ANACS. A sharply struck example of this very scarce, key Carson City issue. The fields are bright and the reverse is semi-prooflike.

1893-CC S$1 MS62 PCGS. Brilliant and sharply struck with flashy mint luster, there are a number of small abrasions peppered over the obverse but the r

1893-CC S$1 MS63 NGC. Uncirculated '93-CC Dollars, popular as the final issue from the Carson City Mint, can be divided into strongly struck pie...

1893-CC S$1 MS64 PCGS. Both sides exude thick cartwheel mint frost and the striking details are complete on each side, something that is certainly not

1893-CC S$1 MS65 NGC. The return of the anti-silver Democrat Grover Cleveland to the White House in the Presidential election of 1892 sounded the deat

1893-O S$1 Unc Details, Improperly Cleaned NCS. Bright overall, each side retains a surprising amount of original mint luster although it is a bit thi

1893-O S$1 MS63 ANACS. Not only is this Select '93-O Morgan extremely well struck, but the fields display a flashy, semi-reflective glow amidst ...

1893-O S$1 MS64 PCGS. A mere 300,000 pieces were struck of the 1893-O Dollar and it is widely regarded as one of the great condition rarities in the M

1893-S S$1 AG3 ANACS. The motto LIBERTY is still boldly defined, yet the rims have been worn smooth. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots

1893-S S$1--Cleaned--ANACS. Fine Details, Net VG8. Very bright from cleaning with deep charcoal coloration around and within the recesses of the devic

1893-S S$1 VF20 PCGS. This semi-key date specimen is sharply struck and reasonably well preserved for the grade, also displaying nice, soft, gray and

1893-S S$1 VF35 PCGS. Only 100,000 pieces were struck of the 1893-S, and it appears that the vast majority of the production run was released into cir

1893-S S$1 VF35 ANACS. This evenly toned '93-S Dollar has a smattering of abrasions that might be expected for this grade level, but none are in...

1894 S$1 AU50 PCGS. A solid circulated specimen with much of its original mint luster remaining. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at

1894 S$1 AU55 ANACS. A well struck example of this scarce issue from the mid-1890s. Most of the original mint luster still remains and there is just a

1894 S$1 AU58 ANACS. The luster is nearly complete but is somewhat thin in places, but the coin really doesn't show any signs of actual circulat...

1894 S$1 MS61 ANACS. Sharply defined throughout, the surfaces are mostly untoned with scattered golden-brown patina around the margins.From the Hans P

1894 S$1 MS62 NGC. With a mintage of only 110,972 pieces, the 1894-P has always been a favorite date of dollar collectors. While not nearly as scarce

1894 S$1 MS62 ANACS. Fully struck, and scarce as such, the obverse is toned a rich olive-green while the reverse is almost brilliant. Kept in the MS62

1894 S$1 MS63 ANACS. Both sides of this uncommonly nice 1894 Morgan display bright, satiny luster and are untoned save for a few isolated peripheral h

1894 S$1 MS63 PCGS. One of several Select or better pieces in this year's FUN Sale, this '94-P Morgan is completely brilliant and has enough...

1894 S$1 MS63 NGC. A bright and satiny Select BU example, this piece has a number of conspicuously placed bagmarks on the obverse that prevent a highe

1894 S$1 MS64 PCGS. This lovely near-Gem possesses thick, frosty luster, and is nearly completely brilliant except for a hint of light patina on the r

1894 S$1 MS65 PCGS. The '94-P, one of just 110,000 pieces struck, is the scarcest Philadelphia Morgan after the Proof-only 1895, being valuable ...

1894-O S$1 MS61 NGC. A conditionally challenging O-mint production, the present example represents an important opportunity for the budget-minded doll

1894-O S$1 MS63 ANACS. A difficult New Orleans issue to locate in Select and finer grades, in large part due to the usual substandard quality of strik

1894-O S$1 MS64 NGC. The 1894-O is an issue that was struck at the height (or would that be nadir?) of the low mintage years in the mid-1890s. A large

1894-O S$1 MS64 PCGS. Although there is some very slight striking weakness in the central parts of the design, this nice O-mint coin has a far above a

1894-S S$1 MS62 ANACS. The margins have speckles of lemon patina. A sharply struck and lustrous representative that is separated from a higher grade b

1894-S S$1 MS63 PCGS. Pleasing mint luster emerges from the rich electric-blue, golden-brown, and lavender patina. A sharply struck and impressively p

1894-S S$1 MS64 PCGS. A splendid near-Gem, with well struck and carefully preserved surfaces which are snow-white, flashy, and highly lustrous. There

1895-O S$1 Unc Details, Improperly Cleaned NCS. Brilliant throughout from cleaning with diminished luster as a result. The striking details are surpri

1895-O S$1 XF45 NGC. The deep mauve patina is frequently interrupted with lighter color where luster persists. The centers have light rub, and the obv

1895-O S$1 AU53 NGC. A very pleasing, higher grade specimen that shows only a little light wear. There are none of the so often present, detracting ri

1895-O S$1 AU55 NGC. The centers have modest rub, but bright luster flows unhindered across the peripheral stars and legends. A problem-free specimen

1895-O S$1 AU55 NGC. This golden-gray survivor retains blushes of original mint luster in some of the more protected areas of the design. A little sof

1895-O S$1 AU55 PCGS. A cleanly struck example, the surfaces are dove-gray and somewhat subdued, but not unattractive. Orange iridescence encircles th

1895-S S$1 MS62 PCGS. Some faint parallel marks near Liberty's mouth and a couple of spots in her hairline may have accounted for the grade on t...

1895-S S$1 MS63 PCGS. This fully brilliant example has lustrous surfaces that display hints of reflectivity in areas. There are a number of bagmarks,

1895-S S$1 MS64 PCGS. The 1895-S is a rarely seen issue and is worth a significant premium in all grades. Only 400,000 pieces were produced and very f

1896 S$1 MS66 PCGS. A spectacular premium Gem that has a bold strike, imposing cartwheel luster, and immaculate surfaces. A wonderful Morgan Dollar, a

1896 S$1 MS66 PCGS. Wispy tan-gray patina ensures the originality of this splendid Morgan Dollar. A lustrous and well struck Gem that has exceptionall

1896 S$1 MS66 PCGS. Silvery, distraction-free surfaces. Few specimens exist in a finer state of preservation. Important notice: We expect to be auctio

1896-O S$1 MS62 PCGS. The 1896-O is a challenging condition rarity, even though 4.9 million pieces were struck. It is increasingly difficult to locate

1896-O S$1 MS62 PCGS. The borders have dusky golden-brown and steel-blue patina. A well struck specimen that has good luster and a carefully preserved

1896-O S$1 MS62 PCGS. Light russet patina is noted on the obverse, but does not hinder from the overall appearance of this Mint State dollar. Importan

1896-O S$1 MS63 PCGS. This attractive piece seems appropriately graded for even this cataloger's conservative eye, and has significant claims to...

1896-S S$1 MS64 PCGS. A brilliant and lustrous specimen that has an especially clean reverse. Typically struck in the centers, but with bold definitio

1896-S S$1 MS64 PCGS. This outstanding collection seems to have specialized in nice looking coins that fell on the lower grade end of precipitous jump

1897 S$1 MS66 PCGS. Boldly struck and exquisitely preserved, the fully brilliant surfaces display spectacular cartwheel luster, and just a handful of

1897-O S$1 AU58 PCGS. A tinge of metallic-gray is noted as a result of minimal wear. Most of the original mint bloom remains. Important notice: We exp

1897-O S$1 MS63 ANACS. A quick scroll through our internal cataloging database reveals that we have handled far more circulated than Mint State 1897-O

1897-O S$1 MS63 PCGS. This lovely Morgan comes with rich, thick luster that is reminiscent of that often seen on earlier, much more common New Orleans

1897-O S$1 MS63 Prooflike PCGS. Attractive for the grade, as the cheek is clean and the reverse is well preserved. Even the obverse field is only ligh

1897-S S$1 MS65 NGC. Frosty devices and nicely reflective fields contrast well with the vibrant color present at the edges of this lustrous and appeal

1897-S S$1 MS65 NGC. Brilliant and virtually untoned, with great cartwheel luster and no bothersome marksFrom the Collection of Colonel Carmine Penta.

1897-S S$1 MS66 PCGS. This is a delightful Gem specimen, with terrific eye appeal. The surfaces are fully struck and very well preserved, with just a

1897-S S$1 MS67 PCGS. Beginning with distributions from the San Francisco Mint in the 1920s, the 1897-S has been treated as a common date in the Morga

1897-S S$1 MS64 Deep Mirror Prooflike PCGS. A brilliant and exquisitely struck near-Gem that has impressive cameo contrast. Beautifully preserved, and

1898 S$1 MS66 NGC. The borders have pleasing golden-brown and electric-blue patina. Sharply struck in the centers, although the leaves left of the wre

1898 S$1 MS66 PCGS. Well struck with highly lustrous, virtually pristine surfaces, that are vibrant and fully brilliant, this Gem has two small toning

1898 S$1 MS67 PCGS. Richly frosted with radiant cartwheel luster effects, the surfaces are silent on the subject of distracting abrasions. Liberty&#...

1898-O S$1 MS64 PCGS. Outrageously toned in luxurious variants of blue and garnet with a ring of rich gold color at the edges. Important notice: We ex

1898-O S$1 MS67 NGC. Incredibly frosty with a stronger strike than normally seen on this typically weak issue. Completely devoid of both toning and ma

1898-O S$1 MS67 PCGS. A lustrous and needle-sharp Superb Gem that has gorgeously preserved surfaces. Struck from lightly clashed dies. Tied as the fin