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***Auction Highlight*** 1888-o Vam 1B4 'Scarface' I4 R7 Top 100 Morgan $1 Graded ms63+ By SEGS (fc)

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***Auction Highlight*** 1888-o Vam 1B4 'Scarface' I4 R7 Top 100 Morgan $1 Graded ms63+ By SEGS (fc)
***Auction Highlight*** 1888-o Vam 1B4 'Scarface' I4 R7 Top 100 Morgan $1 Graded ms63+ By SEGS. A handsome piece lightly toned in pearl gray, the reverse periphery with a halo of light gold iridescence. Lustrous surfaces exhibit a frosty texture that is uncommonly smooth for both the variety and the assigned grade. A significant example of this elusive VAM variety. The "Scarface" name came from a most unusual die crack that extends down Liberty's cheek starting from the rim between E and P to the base of the nose down to the neck and lower curls. This is one of the most dramatic broken dies in the entire Morgan dollar series, and struck in limited numbers. As such this variety has become wildly popular with collectors and has earned its way into the most sought and desired of all of the Top 100 VAM varieties. Tied for second FINEST Known Scarface, with just a single example graded higher. Not only is it a gorgeous CHOICE BU example, but it is struck from the latest state of the die, VAM 1B4, which displays the die break all the way across Liberty's cheek and into the lower hair curls behind her neck. This state is the most desired among collectors. A Corey's Pick, Bid to Win, Don't let it get Away, you might not find its equal Coin. I give this coin my highest recommendation