Pre-Long Beach Elite Coin Auction

Questionable toning that is gray and deep russet brown. (PCI graded MS63.) Only 1,573,700 1875-CC trade dollars were made, with the preponderance of t

A satiny frosted MS64 with strong underlying luster and nicely developed russet and gray highlights. Sharply struck with just a hint of weakness at th

Whereas a Morgan dollar from the San Francisco mint in this grade isn't all that unusual (and can be found at a major coin show without searchin...

Some original toning atop sparkling cartwheel surfaces, with everything very well struck including the stars. This is the final trade dollar from the

First year of issue and a razor-sharp example. In fact, this piece is struck with exactitude rarely found on any 1873 Trade dollar. Intense antique si

An extraordinary cameo Proof in all respects, the luster is bold and unyielding, while pale white frosty highlights blossom on the devices on both sid

The strong gradient of cameo frost envelopes both Liberty as well as the eagle. However, it doesn't stop there. The satin effect left over from ...

An incredibly fresh and highly lustrous gem, a benchmark for other examples that share this Proof 64 grade. While the strike is bold and crisp, it is

The cameo effect is unusually strong and attractive here, with amazing frosted relief not only on Liberty and the eagle but as well on the tops of the

A sparkling and lustrous frosted Trade dollar whose a satiny beauty fully defines all design features and burst of varying silvery hues on both sides.

By design, rather than by accident, this coin has needle-sharp relief and grand eye appeal. It ranks among the sharpest Proofs of 1881 on the market c

A satiny beauty, the devices frosted against mirror-reflective, if somewhat dusky toned fields. Smooth, rolling sparkle and splashes of rich gold ming

Warm golden to deeper reddish brown and iridescent blue toning covers both sides of this choice, lightly hairlined example. Struck with almost scienti

Full glowing mirror-finish luster, almost the color of wintry black ice in the fields is gently offset by frosted devices on either side, with Liberty

A satiny swirling two-tone Proof with dynamic cartwheel luster and golden brown to champagne toning around the rims. The striking details are exactly

Flashy fields offsetting frosted relief. A well-struck example.

If you've never collected Morgan silver dollars, it is best to begin at the beginning with a set of the various 1878 issues, of which this strik...

Bright and flashy with nice contrast.

Lots of small contact marks but still displays nice two tone contrast from the frosted relief.

One of several outstanding toned Morgan dollars we've had consigned to the sale, the obverse of this specimen deeply shaded: golden brown, blue-...

One of the most pleasing examples around in this mid-level grade, a coin sporting nice cartwheel effects beneath a layer of original blue (almost aqua

Toned.

Highly lustrous with the shimmering mint frost CC-mint coinage is so well known for, especially the 1878-CC. The dies left their rigid impression behi

White. Both sides are remarkably lustrous with full-moon whiteness and a spray of black mirror depth in the fields. A resplendent Carson City dollar.

The strike on this issue is nearly always very sharp, and the present Gem is no exception. The obverse is essentially gorgeous with its vast overlay o

White. A beauty, with nice snappy white color on undisturbed surfaces free of discoloration.

Frosted glass luster and impressive fields with warm russet brown toning dappled over each side. Struck with mathematical precision by the dies, of co

With all the afflatus being preached about Morgan dollars today, it is a pleasure to see an 1878-S with such lustrous surfaces, semi-prooflike on the

Struck with mathematical precision by the dies. A beauty, with nice snappy white color on undisturbed surfaces free of discoloration. This Philadelphi

Although this issue isn't as rare or high priced as some Morgans, the 1879-CC has long been known for its scarcity. Desirable features include (...

The wintry blast of white luster is utterly pleasing on devices, offset as they are by the equally pleasing deep mirror fields. Clockwork precision is

A frosty, satiny white gem with intense cartwheel luster on both sides. Nicely struck as well, with nary a hint of weakness anywhere (the eagle'...

Meticulous strike on every device, including the key centers. The silvery color is especially vivid on this 1879-O, with its snowy whiteness and only

The scarcer reverse of 1878 is from a left over die. Bright silvery luster in the devices and fields.

The obverse on this exceptionally fresh dollar has two tone contrast, meaning that the field is prooflike while the radiant head of Liberty is frosted

The obverse of this beautiful coin displays deep two-tone cameo contrast, while surfaces are pristine with only a faint sign of grazing in the luster

Incredible silvery perfection in the devices and fields. Devices as "sharp as a two-edged sword" including all hair elements, the cap, and...

White.

Fully original with warm silvery radiance. Struck with scientific exactness throughout the hair and across the eagle's breast and wings. A jewel...

A frosty Gem with attractive lightly toned surfaces and a powerful strike.

Displaying a uniform semi-prooflike surfaces on each side underneath light hazy gray toning. A gem.

Both the peripheries and the central areas are impressive for their sharpness of strike, and the frosty textured surfaces are glistening underneath va

A beautifully rainbow-toned obverse; an exceptionally lustrous 1879-S that has excellent fields and devices.

Gleaming, satiny luster and excellent detail. The surfaces are lightly toned.

Slightly prooflike fields. Gorgeous mint fresh dazzle.