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A somewhat cloudy toned Proof, satiny pale golden toning in areas, with frosted relief sourrounded by motionless mirror-like luster on both sides. Nic

With a limited business strike mintage of 30,700 coins and its use in export trade, the 1864 is very scarce at all higher levels of preservation. This

A small mark in the lower right obverse field. An bright frosted specimen of this low mintage Proof flashy mirror glow surrounding the white-frosted d

A satiny frosted beauty. Smooth, rolling mirrors and splashes of warm steel with golden brown mingle on the near-gem surfaces. There is nice contrast

Desirable satin luster flows across the devices while proof radiance erupts from the smooth silver surfaces. That being the case, this date is also di

Marginally lower Proof sales for 1867 (over 1866) reduced the mintage in Proof to just 625 pieces this year. A sparkling and lustrous Proof 63, a sati

Intensely pleasing original color captures the essence of this coin's "old silver" appearance; like a favorite antique, the satiny, ch...

A showy gem with a cocktail of underlying mirror reflectivity, frosty to satiny devices, and strong strike that breathes scorching life into the highl

Somewhat dullish surfaces and medium gray to russet gray patina. A more difficult year to acquire in Mint condition. There is no trace here of the wea

For the date, a frosty, satiny deep gray to russet brown coin whose luster gives full cover on both sides. Attractively struck as well, with just a hi

An unusually deep mint sparkle coin for the date, this specimen displays nice lustrous satin-topped devices, is untoned for the most part, with sharp

Established by act of Congress in 1863, the Carson City Mint wasn't ready for coinage operations until December 1869. Coinage began two months i...

A high degree of luster graces the satiny silver surfaces of Liberty and the eagle, while around these sharp devices flow smooth mirror reflection. On

A remarkable coin that emits eye-catching silver white color, with no marks or problems for the skeptic to find, no toning or spots for the graders, e

The surfaces are highly lustrous and each side has a coating of snow white patina that swirls and alternates between lighter and darker hues, the effe

A very fresh and luminous toned specimen whose choiceness you can use as a benchmark for other Proof 63 silver dollars that share this design. While t

Some frosty luster remains on the surfaces of this attractive, smoke and gray toned coin. Also, pinning the grade down to MS60, there is a somewhat d

The 1872-CC is a rare and highly desirable silver dollar. Ranking third in rarity among the four CC-mint Seated Dollar deliveries, this issue is much

Toned. Nice frosted luster careens off the satiny, matte-like surfaces of this attractively toned late-issue seated Liberty dollar. A blend of shades

Deep blue-gray and russet toning dominates this well preserved Proof type coin. It is accented with multicolored hues of iridescence as the coin is vi

Spectacular deeply toned colors endow this carefully preserved Gem. A nicely struck representative that would make a splendid addition to a toned silv

Lustrous frosty golden gray devices with rich mirror undertones whose milky gray color somewhat lessens the glittery aspect of the Proof field. Still

A worthwhile gem by any standard, the cameo frost on Liberty and the eagle is not in the least timid or yielding, while bright white mirrors and a lac

Proof-only mintage was a mere 900 pieces. A first-rate gem with richly permeating mirrors that flow underneath the delicate and glittering golden-gray

A shimmering, silky-smooth representative with bold definition save for a few isolated areas on the eagle that are affected by less than full strike.

Superb! And a visual treat with outstanding purple-gray to iridescent steel blue surfaces on the obverse, and the same sort of natural iridescent toni

Only 1,987 pieces were struck of this issue, all of which were Proofs. This is one of the finesr examples we have seen recently. Glittering throughout

The golden toned surface color is especially revealing on this scarce, Proof-only issue. No need to worry about an unsuccessful strike left by the reb

Frosty fields blessed with cartwheel to mirror-like luster. The more matte designs stand out nicely against this brilliance in two-tone "cameo&...

Fresh raw coins purchased more than 20 years ago, all in AU to UNC condition, and possessing Prooflike surfaces. Dates include: 1878 8TF, 1879, 1881 a

Bright rolling-fresh finish, bright as when first issued and somewhat prooflike in appearance although this features isn't noted on the holder. ...

Attractive russet and greenish gray toning on this sharply made coin; first year of the Morgan dollar and with the popular "CC" mintmark.

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

Lovely golden with steel blue toning, the outer regions nicely iridescent on this well struck and lustrous example.

Includes: 1878-S PCGS MS64, 1880-S PCGS MS65 and 1881-S PCGS MS64. Lot of 3 coins.

All but unobtainable finer as a deep mirror coin, the 1879-CC Morgan dollar with normal mintmark (as opposed to the capped mintmark variety) is an elu

A few light bagmarks on the cheek define the quality one sees in a coin graded MS64. The 1879-CC is the scarcest of the 1878-1885 Carson City Mint dat

Top-100 VAM-3. The silvery color is especially vivid on this scarce '79-CC whose capped mintmark put it in the Top 100 category of collectible i...

Lightly toned and very frosty, with a normal quotient of bagmarks on the cheek and in the field. One of the more picturesque silver dollar varieties,

Outstanding moonbeam white luster across radiant surfaces with a thin band of color along the rim. Struck with controlled precision throughout and cle

Snow-white luster on the frosted devices with sharp definition and only a few tiny marks. A truly exceptional prooflike '79-S. Nicely struck, to...

Fabulous quality and overall surfaces. The coin has blazing white mint luster and is virtually abrasion-free. There is even semblance of prooflike ref

A glistening beauty and a gem by any standards. An engaging display of lively toning iridescence leaps across the highly lustrous silver gray surfaces

A lustrous example, fully struck with rippling silver to deep blue and gray color (obverse) and warm golden brown (reverse). In addition, the coin pos

A nice radiant tint of multicolor perfection tantalizes the eye from this lustrous piece, a coin whose mint glow goes round and round. What's mo...

A coin bursting with silvery afterglow, untoned and blazing white in appearance. The surfaces are clear of marks. Additionally, substantial detail to

Raw lot of two dates: 1880 and 1886-O. Both AU to UNC condition. Lot of 2 coins.

Clear overdate is visible within the 80 of the date from an earlier 79 punch used on the die. The contrast between frosted devices and reflective fiel

The surfaces are judged by us to be mostly bright silver in color, and quite heavy with frost, with the grade acting on behalf of its outstanding qual

A lovely (and frosty) example housed in one of the standard GSA black plastic encasements. Choice as to its luster, this piece also distinguishes itse