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*Highlight OF Entire Auction* 1921-s Tied Top POP Morgan Dollar $1 Graded GEM Unc PL By USCG (fc)

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:9,000.00 - 18,000.00 USD
*Highlight OF Entire Auction* 1921-s Tied Top POP Morgan Dollar $1 Graded GEM Unc PL By USCG (fc)
***Auction Highlight*** 1921-s Tied Top POP Morgan Dollar $1 Graded GEM Unc PL By USCG. The Morgan dollars of 1921 are a historical accident, produced 17 years after the previous last-of-their-kind only because the Peace dollar was not ready. Production values were poor, and for the San Francisco issue, there are only 26 Proof like coins (including one Deep Proof like) in the combined certified population, with this MS65 example tied at the top of the heap. While contrast is minimal, the reflectivity of the fields is patently obvious. One of the most satisfying 1921-dated Morgan dollars in existence. Noted numismatic scholar Wayne Miller stated that the 1921-S Morgan Dollar is, "...by far the worst of any Morgan Dollar in terms of appearance. Most are a weak mushy strike." In his book Silver Dollars and Trade Dollars of the United States: A Complete Encyclopedia, Q. David Bowers also states: "Semi-proof like 1921-S Dollars are occasionally seen, but with far less frequency than their Denver or Philadelphia counterparts. Full proof like pieces are great rarities; possibly fewer than a dozen pieces exist." The conclusions of these two authors should be enough to explain the rarity and desirability of this near-Gem specimen. Uniformly reflective throughout, the surfaces display sharp delineation that softens slightly on Liberty's hair and eagle's breast. As befits the proof like finish, die striations are prevalent in the obverse and reverse fields. Collectors who specialize in Proof like Morgans would be wise to take full advantage of the opportunity that we offer here. 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