2004 Orlando FL. (FUN) Signature Sale #336 - Session 4

1876-S T$1 MS65 PCGS. Type One Obverse and Reverse. Large S mintmark. The strike is extremely sharp, with less than complete definition encountered on

1877-S T$1--Doubled Die Reverse--MS60 ANACS. The lower reverse legends are moderately die doubled. A brilliant and crisply struck Trade Dollar. The fr

1877-S T$1 MS65 PCGS. Sharply struck throughout with bright mint luster, each side of this immaculate Gem is covered with speckled teal, rose, and gol

1878-CC T$1--Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF45. This faintly hairlined and slightly granular piece has retoned in electric-blue and apricot-gold co

1878-CC T$1--Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF45. A hairlined and slightly granular piece with bold definition and a few bagmarks in the fields. The

1878-CC T$1--Cleaned--ANACS. Unc Details, Net AU55. Elusive final-year CC-mint issue with an impressively low mintage of only 97,000 pieces, made even

1878-S T$1 MS61 ANACS. A mildly prooflike example that has a very good strike and a fully untoned appearance. The fields are lightly abraded, but far

1878-S T$1 MS64 PCGS. Fully struck and highly lustrous with bright prooflike fields on the obverse. The luster, prooflikeness, and striking details ar

1874 T$1 PR61 ANACS. Typically struck, with weakness noted on Liberty's head, and on the eagle's right (facing) claw. The fields display wat...

1875 T$1 PR63 Cameo NGC. Type One obverse and reverse. Faint gold patina graces the frosty devices, which have strong cameo contrast with the reflecti

1876 T$1 PR63 PCGS. Type One Obverse, Type Two Reverse. The obverse border has a vivid band of electric-blue patina that frames the golden-brown inter

1876 T$1 PR65 NGC. Type Two Obverse and Reverse. Lovely ruby-red, gold, aqua-marine, and navy-blue patina enriches this carefully preserved Gem.. Well

1878 T$1 PR62 PCGS. Very well struck, this proof-only issue Trade dollar is fully white with brilliant luster. The devices are velvety. The right side

1878 T$1 PR62 Cameo NGC. Well struck and impressively preserved, this cameo proof displays gorgeously reflective, attractively toned, nearly mark-free

1879 T$1 PR64 NGC. The obverse is toned in swirling orange-gold shades while deeper violet toning dominates the reverse. Both sides reveal flashes of

1879 T$1 PR66 Cameo PCGS. In the 1993 book Silver Dollars and Trade Dollars of the United States: A Complete Encyclopedia, Bowers states of this issue

1880 T$1 PR64 PCGS. While plenty of proof Trade dollars were struck in 1880, with the official mintage being 1,987 pieces (there were no business stri

1880 T$1 PR64 Cameo NGC. Deep-golden tinged about the borders, both the obverse and reverse show a nearly blemish-free appearance. Above average strik

1881 T$1 PR62 PCGS. A light russet patina adorns both sides of this proof-only issue Trade dollar, deepening at the left obverse rim. The razor-sharp

1881 T$1 PR62 PCGS. This proof-only issue is toned in blue-gray shades that tend to deepen about the devices. A number of hairlines in the fields serv

1881 T$1 PR65 Deep Cameo PCGS. Fully bright and sparkling with little or no mentionable patination visible on either side. The fields are deeply mirro

1882 T$1 PR62 NGC. A lower grade example of this scarcer, late-date issue. This piece has deeply mottled blue, gray, and golden-rose coloration over e

1882 T$1 PR64 Cameo PCGS. Mottled gray-violet and sea-green toning allows for sufficient contrast to shine through on the obverse, while more of an op

1883 T$1 PR63 ANACS. There are numerous scattered hairlines on both sides, and faint fingerprint remnants in the upper obverse and lower reverse field

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

1883 T$1 PR65 PCGS. The reflectivity of the fields lies beneath toning on both sides of this well struck Trade dollar. Both sides are a deep gray-gree

1883 T$1 PR62 Cameo NGC. A deeply reflective, sharply struck proof, the nearly untoned surfaces are quite smooth for the grade. A good cameo effect is

1881 S$1 PR66 PCGS. A peerless specimen bathed in mottled violet and teal-blue iridescent toning. The underlying mirror surfaces are undiminished by t

1881 S$1 PR67 PCGS. Luminous apricot, electric-blue, sea-green and orange-red colors alternate across the obverse, while the reverse has deeper peach,

1884 S$1 PR66 Cameo NGC. Wonderfully preserved with fragile mirrored fields that are deeply reflective and a liberal amount of frost on the major devi

1885 S$1 PR64 Cameo PCGS. Sparkling, watery surfaces are basically brilliant, showing just a hint of golden color at the margins, and reveal a touch o

1887 S$1 PR64 NGC. Some might not like the toning that covers each side, but when one takes the time to closely examine it, there is much to see and l

1887 S$1 PR65 Cameo NGC. The 1887 has an impressively low mintage of only 710 proofs, one of the lowest in the series. This is certainly a lovely piec

1888 S$1 PR64 PCGS. Bright and fully defined on the reverse. Some of the hair detail is missing over Liberty's ear. The surfaces are slightly cl...

1890 S$1 PR63 Deep Cameo PCGS. Golden-brown color outlines the margins, while the major devices are faintly toned and exhibit exceptional contrast wit

1892 S$1 PR66 Cameo PCGS. Even though the 1892 had the second highest mintage of any Morgan dollar, overall quality is not that high. This piece lacks

1896 S$1 PR60 PCGS. One of only 762 proofs minted for this year, this Morgan has ever-so-lightly russet-toned surfaces. The frosted razor-sharp strike

1897 S$1 PR66 NGC. Carefully preserved mirrored surfaces are blanketed in a magnificent blend of colorful toning, featuring rich shades of rose-violet

1899 S$1 PR64 Cameo NGC. Pale violet peripheral toning yields to essentially brilliant centers that show off this Choice specimen's appealing ca...

1901 S$1 PR66 PCGS. For many years, the 1901 proof Morgan has been a popular alternative for collectors of Morgan dollars because of the absolute scar

1849 G$1 No L MS63 PCGS. Open wreath, small head. Lemon-gold and lilac colors alternate across this lustrous and well struck Gold Dollar. Although the

1849 G$1 No L MS64 PCGS. Small head, open wreath. Only 1,000 pieces were reportedly struck of this initial gold dollar issue, but in spite of its low

1849 G$1 No L MS64 PCGS. Fully detailed with radiant mint luster and an out-of-the-way alloy stain along the reverse periphery. One of just 1,000 piec

1849 G$1 No L MS64 PCGS. Open wreath, small head. This well struck inaugural Gold Dollar shows no trace of the weakness that often accompanies the den

1849 G$1 Open Wreath AU55 ANACS, large head, typically sharp and just a whisper of scuffiness from Mint State; 1851 AU50 ANACS, a touch of softness be

1849-C G$1 Closed Wreath AU50 PCGS. Hints of original luster radiate from the olive-yellow surfaces. The hair near Liberty's ear is lightly worn...

1850 G$1 Gold Dollar AU55 ANACS, well struck with attractive reddish-orange peripheral color; and an 1877-S Quarter Eagle AU50 ANACS, a bright yellow-

1850-O G$1 AU58 NGC. A crisply struck piece with ample bright luster and no substantial abrasions. Just 14,000 pieces were struck, and Borderline Unci

1850-O G$1 AU58 NGC. Boldly struck with good, even green-gold color, slightly subdued luster, and numerous faint hairlines in the fields. The scarcest

1851 G$1 MS61 NGC. This early Gold Dollar has olive color, extensive luster, and a suitable strike. The dies are slightly rotated counterclockwise. Im

1851 G$1 MS64 PCGS. An unquestionable near-Gem specimen. Some interesting die cracks are seen connecting some of the stars on the obverse. The faint p

1851 G$1 MS66 PCGS. The 1851 is among the most common Type One Gold Dollars, but coins that grade as fine as MS66 are scarce when compared to the numb

1851-C G$1 AU50 PCGS. Sharply struck, still-lustrous, and lightly worn, with a few small contact marks and numerous wispy hairlines, in the fields. Th

1851-D G$1 AU55 PCGS. Variety 3-E. The base of the 1 in the date is recut, and a bold die crack travels beneath the I in UNITED to the 51 in the date.

1851-O G$1 MS62 PCGS. Well struck with bright luster, numerous wispy die striations (as struck) in the fields, and no apparent surface blemishes. Popu

1852 G$1 MS63 PCGS. A well preserved, common date, type one dollar with relatively few abrasions atop the satiny yellow-gold surfaces. A relatively af

1852 G$1 MS66 NGC. This shimmering little beauty has a needle sharp strike, frosty luster that is more reminiscent of larger gold coins that that typi

1852-C G$1 AU50 PCGS. An elusive Charlotte mint gold dollar, one of just 9,434 pieces struck, but one that does occasionally surface in AU and even be

1852-D G$1--Damaged--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF40. Variety 4-F. The interiors on this sloppily produced, elusive Dahlonega issue, one of a mere 6,360 p

1852-O G$1 AU58 PCGS. This New Orleans issue is very scarce in Mint State grades, making this AU58 example a more affordable opportunity for the astut

1852-O G$1 AU58 NGC. Sharply struck with bright remaining luster, moderate even wear, and a number of small abrasions, mostly on the reverse. A popula

1852-O G$1 MS63 PCGS. Well struck for this conditionally scarce New Orleans issue, the second most difficult O-mint Gold Dollar after the 1850-O. Norm

1852-O G$1 MS64 NGC. The obverse is well struck, even on the highpoints of Liberty's hair curls, and the 5 in the date is the only area of notic...

1853 G$1 MS62 PCGS. This needle-sharp Gold Dollar has shimmering luster, honey-gold color, and a well preserved reverse. Liberty has interesting mint-

1853 G$1 MS64 PCGS. Well struck with bright satiny luster and very lightly marked orange-gold surfaces. An appealing near-Gem. Important notice: Herit

1853 G$1 MS64 NGC. Bold strikes such as this are perhaps the best executions of the artist's design. The date and denomination on the reverse ar...

1853 G$1 MS64 PCGS. Razor sharp details in the devices add significant character to the already pleasing and lustrous surfaces. Important notice: Heri

1853 G$1 MS66 NGC. The most common issue in the Type One series and one of the few dates that can occasionally be located in Gem or better condition.

1853-C G$1 AU58 NGC. Variety 8-I. The final Type One Gold Dollar from the North Carolina branch mint, the 1853-C was produced to the extent of just 11

1853-O G$1 MS63 PCGS. The 1853-O is perhaps the most common New Orleans Mint gold dollar, yet examples finer than this exquisitely preserved specimen

1854 G$1 Type Two AU55 NGC. This boldly struck pieces has luminous luster throughout the devices and legends. The dies have not been clashed, and the

1854 G$1 Type Two AU58 PCGS. Nicely struck for this short-lived design, with most of the satiny brilliance intact and strong evidence of die clashing

1854 G$1 Type Two MS62 PCGS. A satiny representative with golden-brown color and no detracting abrasions. The strike is sharp on the denomination, dat

1854 G$1 Type Two MS62 PCGS. Rich golden-brown patina endows this crisply struck example. The luster is extensive, and the surfaces are refreshingly u

1854 G$1 Type Two MS63 PCGS. Bright lemon-gold color and shimmering luster ensures the eye appeal of this pleasing example. A short pinscratch between

1855 G$1--Scratched, Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF40. A decent strike with rich reddish patina that lessens the effect of a few peripheral scratc

1855 G$1--Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net AU50. The devices have little indication of rub, and bright luster fills the wreath and the obverse legends.

1855 G$1--Scratched--ANACS. Unc Details, Net AU50. The central reverse has faint scrape marks. A lustrous Type Two Dollar that is well struck aside fr

1855 G$1 AU55 PCGS. A nice lightly circulated Type Two Gold Dollar that is ideal for the collector who wants an example of this scarcer type without s

1855 G$1 AU58 NGC. Struck from heavily clashed dies, with slightly subdued luster, modest wear, and numerous wispy hairlines in the fields. Only a cou

1855 G$1 AU58 NGC. This Type II issue stands out with its golden-orange lustrous surfaces and unusually bold strike. Important notice: Heritage usuall

1855 G$1 AU58 PCGS. This Type Two example exhibits a rich golden-orange coloration and only a trace of friction on the highest points. Severe clash ma

1855-O G$1 XF40 PCGS. Attractive for the grade, the greenish-gold surfaces are only lightly abraded and the highpoints offer only slight wear. The rev

1855-O G$1 AU50 ANACS. The only O-mint Type Two Gold Dollar issue, the mintage of 55,000 pieces ensures its scarcity. Luster outlines the portrait and

1857-D G$1 AU50 PCGS. Variety 9-L. This low mintage issue (3,533 pieces struck) is usually only encountered in VF or XF condition. This is a pleasing

1859-C G$1 AU50 Uncertified. Variety 11-M. A bright yellow-gold example with the normal mushiness seen on this scarce Charlotte issue of 5,235 pieces.

1861 G$1 AU58 ANACS. A lustrous and bright example with widely scattered small marks and abrasions. Struck from a heavily clashed reverse die. Importa

1861 G$1 MS63 PCGS. Typically struck with slightly subdued satiny luster, light color, heavy die clash marks (as struck) and a few small contact marks

1861 G$1 MS63 NGC. Pleasing luster and attractive apricot-gold color provide good eye appeal for this nicely struck Civil War Gold Dollar. A wispy abr

1862 G$1 MS64 PCGS. Satiny and very well struck with an overlay of appealing reddish patina on both sides. A few wispy facial blemishes are noticed an

1868 G$1 MS63 PCGS. A very choice piece with semi-prooflike surfaces. In fact, the obverse fields have sufficient reflectivity to make any numismatist

1868 G$1 MS64 NGC. The surfaces are mostly frosted, not prooflike, as is so often seen on this issue. Otherwise, they are enhanced with pleasant golde

1873 G$1 Open 3 MS62 PCGS. This well struck Gold Dollar has shimmering luster, lovely apricot color, and no individually detrimental abrasions.From th

1873 G$1 Open 3 MS62 ANACS. A highly lustrous and razor-sharp Gold Dollar that would surely achieve a higher grade were it not for an unobtrusive pins

1874 G$1 MS61 PCGS. An original reddish-golden appearance is present on both sides of this minimally marked example. Some weakness is noted on the rev

1874 G$1 MS64 PCGS. The unabashed luster of this specimen bounces like the luminous reflections of a lightly furrowed silk sheet. Light planchet stria

1874 G$1 MS65 PCGS. Typically struck with bright, semi-prooflike luster, light die rust (as struck) near the reverse center, and a single noticeable a

1874 G$1 MS65 PCGS. A especially nice 1874 Gold Dollar that exhibits original satiny luster and soft, frosted features that are well defined for the i

1879 G$1 MS66 ICG. Typically struck from noticeably clashed dies, with amazing full luster and spectacular cartwheel effects on each side of this eye-

1880 G$1 MS67 PCGS. Only 1,636 Gold Dollars were produced in 1880 (including 36 proofs), making this a highly desirable, low mintage date in the serie