Superior Pre-Long Beach Elite Coin Auction

Untoned except at the rim and refreshingly clean for this issue, with shimmering prooflike luster in the fields and contrasting satiny devices. The fi

An very nice example of this important first year date, with stark contrast between the satiny fields and significantly bold devices. As mentioned

The silvery luster on both sides is full with a somewhat satin texture on the devices, while the fields are mainly reflective, deeply so in a few area

Sleek white in color with an occasional heavier frost on the devices being offset by prooflike fields that are very "deep." High quality, ...

A lustrous example that has rich frosty white luster on Liberty and the eagle, contrasted by flashy mirrors throughout the fields on either side. The

This issue's original mintage of 756,000 pieces, while not the lowest in the CC-mint Morgan Dollar group, is still much more elusive than other ...

Struck with preciseness only now and then found on the '79-O issue; lustrous on the devices and almost devoid of any color save for a little haz...

All minute detail fully evident on this bold design with the round-breasted eagle used from 1879 until 1904. Aesthetically appealing, a handsome full

Struck with mathematical precision by the dies. A bright, untoned coin radiating mint glow on gorgeous silver surfaces, deeply mirrored in the fields

A few scuffs on the cheek and in the field; also two hairlines in the face. Satin surfaces that are almost frosted with pleasant, glowing silver color

Crisp bloom from the dies; a very appealing specimen whose prooflike sparkle is all original. Scarce, since 1880-O tends to come lustrous rather than

Satin surfaces on the two main devices frosted with pleasant, glowing silver color against the very deep reflection in the fields. Struck with the sam

The dies left their rigid impression behind without the least weakness or imprecision. And because these may have been new dies, they left an impressi

Struck with almost scientific precision on the head and central region of the eagle, as well as the other portions of the intricate Morgan dollar desi

Lovely toning at the rims. Struck with scientific exactness throughout the main hair elements above the ear as well as the eagle's breast feathe...

A dazzler. (#7131)<p><i>DCT Collection</i>

Rose-gold toned and fully lustrous with a near-perfect strike, glistening prooflike fields that still display strong cartwheel spin, and excellent eye

Struck with the same methodical precision throughout that is seen on the majority of the specimens from the DCT Collection. Silver satin luster on wel

This coin radiates attractive silver color, with no detracting marks or problems other than a smattering of very tiny abrasions quite typical for the

A jewel of a coin in this condition. Nicely toned reverse. (#7141)<p><i>DCT Collection</i>

Struck with controlled precision throughout. A sparkling coin bursting with luster and deep mirror contrast, untoned and white in appearance. The surf

Metal flow that is intensely mirrored enhances the glittering mint luster that covers the devices, giving the coin a shimmering, two-tone appearance.

Choice mirrors on both sides and another exciting prooflike example for the collector who appreciates the beauty and sparkle of silver dollars struck

A faint line on the cheek is all that we find to describe, besides the few light luster scuffs from coin-to-coin contact in the bag. What is most noti

Desirable with this precision strike. Moreover, it sports blazing frosted luster, the coin untoned and therefore bathed in from-the-dies originality.

Completely untoned with spectacular mint brilliance over pristine surfaces, the deeply reflective fields provide strong contrast for the sharp raised

Choice and shimmering with prooflike characteristics; toned with a short planchet impurity streak in the cap. (#7155)<p><i>DCT Collectio...

Flowing mint brilliance still exists within the main devices and spreading out across much of the field like a shimmering snowbank over each side of t

The surfaces are highly lustrous and each side has a light prooflike patina that swirls and alternates between lighter and darker hues; devices are ge

Shimmering mint brilliance is seen over each side of this fully struck near gem, with the brilliance highly reflective in the fields as against smooth

Faithful to every detail from a full blow by the dies. Added to this, the surfaces are highly lustrous and each side has a thoroughly deep mirror refl

Even the finest, most delicate detail seen on this '85-S is struck with uncommon exactness for the issue. Important too, the surfaces are glossy...

A fooler for a Proof at first sight! Clear-cut devices point to this Philly mint 1886 having been giving a full strike by the dies. The surfaces are u

Shimmering if not 100% bright mint bloom is seen over each side of this decently struck '86-O, a date often associated with lower quality offeri...

Sparkling mint brilliance and choice prooflike glow characterize the surfaces and give the viewer an immediate and lasting impression of quality. Typi

Substantial detail to the highpoints on this fine example. Silvery prooflike surfaces, quite lustrous in appearance, give way grudgingly to satiny fre

Substantial detail to the highpoints on this fine example also, which, compared to the preceding 1887 issues, is much scarcer to find on the New Orlea

Light bagmarks are almost forgotten given the excellent detail from a strong strike, the surfaces show sharp silver color with extra flashy fields sup

Both sides display the typical "look" for this Philadelphia-mint delivery: reflective devices, rolling mirror effects in the fields on eit...

The surfaces have a bright, metallic, satin-like sheen. A gem. (#7184)<p><i>DCT Collection</i>

This lovely Gem is finished in satin luster on the devices with glowing pools of reflectiveness in the fields. A strongly struck example, with nice de

This is a nicely struck example exhibiting fine detail to all the high points. The bright silver color really lights up the surfaces of this well stru

A genuinely pleasing example of this rarity in a grade affordable by most silver dollar collectors who put their mind to it. Here and there, a few lig

Meticulous strike on most every device, including most of the hair but not the waves over Liberty's ear of course; the eagle's breast is bet...

Full glowing mint luster, the color of ice. Recollect that many silver dollars got banged about in bank bags or through handling at the Treasury depar

A spot-free dazzler whose mint color shames just about any lesser Mint State silver coin of this year, primarily due to the attractive deep mirror sur

Struck with meticulous care by the dies as seen in the main hair and cap design along with sharp feathers on the breast, the neck and wings, and legs

Fully lustrous with contrasting devices against the reflective field - an important and rare feature for this not all that well preserved issue that t

Sharply struck throughout with excellent silvery luster, the only toning is some gold at the rim. This coin, because of its outstanding surfaces, depa

A sharp impression was left by the recoil of the dies that struck this 1891 Philadelphia Mint specimen. A well struck, immaculately preserved, and lus

No deviation in the sharp relief seen, not even in the centers of the coin unless you count a couple of melded hair waves above Liberty's ear (h...

Bright white frost tempered only partially by a faint veil of golden color. Well struck and lustrous with extremely choice surfaces for this date that

Sheer boldness of strike throughout. A sharply struck '91-S that has radiant snow white originality from its nice frosted relief to the sudden c...

Scarce and underappreciated. Crisp bloom from the dies, though not flashy or impressive due to the bagmarks; a still very appealing specimen whose mir

Original satin frost on the devices glitters throughout untoned silver surfaces, with the fields that support the devices well mirrored -- enough so t

Highly lustrous and completely brilliant with the devices nearly fully struck, just the usual areas of weakness at the hair curls above Liberty'...

Intensely pleasing quality in which a large amount of original luster gleams off the satiny, chiefly brilliant surfaces of this highly regarded rarity

Sharply struck throughout, the surfaces show even silvery bloom and there are no heavy abrasions on either side, just the usual light scuffs and conta

This is a fresh appearing Choice Mint State example with endless eye appeal. Most examples of the 1893-CC Dollar are seriously bagmarked; however, thi

Well detailed with sufficient mint sparkle for an 1893-O to earn the prized MS64 grade from this grading outfit. Frosty whiteness is topped off by a n

Choice overall with a natural layer of patina covering each side and the usual small abrasions almost completely absent, the result of its uneventful

One would be hard pressed to locate a less objectionable MS62, even if one were known to either NGC or PCGS. The delicately frosted, white surfaces ar

Lustrous and generally well preserved for this scarcer O-mint release. (#7230)<p><i>DCT Collection</i>

Semi-prooflike, the brilliant white luster is flashy and consistent. A well struck and lustrous choice coin that has carefully preserved surfaces give

Lustrous and generally well struck for this scarce O-mint issue. Only 450,000 minted. (#7236)<p><i>DCT Collection</i>

A simply outstanding Mint State 64 specimen, the snow white surfaces are glistening with full, frosty textured luster that leans toward prooflike refl

Devices were struck with energy and full oomph by the dies imparting all design elements boldly. Virtually ice-white in the devices, with an unexpecte

Lustrous and well placed for a high circulated grade set of Morgan silver dollars. (#7242)<p><i>DCT Collection</i>

A nice silvery bright piece with notable luster throughout the fields and capping all devices, including Liberty's cheek contour, although the c...

Both the peripheries and the central reverse are impressive for their sharpness of strike, and the mirror-textured surfaces are outstanding! Frosty wh

The milky white luster on both sides is full with a somewhat satin texture, not booming, but also not smoking-room toned as are so many 1897-O dollars

Viewers of this choice deep prooflike specimen will be conscious of a few scuff marks on the cheek, made more evident by the white contrast from the m

Sharp-edged devices and lettering throughout. A nice blizzard white tint radiates from this lustrous piece, with the fields genuinely prooflike in the

It is absurd to think that many other gems of this caliber can be found. Sleek white in color with an occasional lightning-bolt sparkle hitting your e

Devices as "sharp as a two-edged sword" at centers as well as in all other areas, a familiar trait for the S-mint dates of the 1890s, than...

The strike as keen as a razor on this 1899 from the Philadelphia Mint (only 330,846 minted). A lustrous, full-qualifications gem example whose shimmer

Keen-edged devices throughout, including centers. Ice-cold white color covers the devices of this handsome coin with an especially nice cheek on Liber

We've never grown used to flashy gem Morgan dollars to the point where we lapse into dull repetition. This is mainly because each piece has its ...

The cheek is remarkably clean! Full, bold transfer from the die to planchet seen in the centers and throughout the remaining devices. A beautiful silv

A highly lustrous Gem that has rich white patina and a razor sharp strike. The scenery displayed on this fresh looking Morgan dollar includes a head o

It is easy to see this piece was delivered a full, sharp blow by the dies. Fresh-as-fallen-snow crispness leaps to the viewer's eye of nearly pr...

The pressure transmitted from the die to the blank reveals itself in sharp relief elements on both sides. Meanwhile, the well detailed devices show ex

Abundant luster streams off the surface of this scarce Philadelphia Mint dollar, about 90% of the surface is frosty. A thin scratch mars the surface o

One minor scuff in the hair above the ear. Otherwise, a sharp impression was left by the recoil of the dies that struck this scarce 1901-S Morgan date

Sheer boldness of strike throughout. An eye-appealing Gem whose rich frosted surface seems to go on an on and seems as though it might spill over the

Precision strike on every device. A lovely strictly graded MS65 Gem that has radiant blazing white color. Lustrous and sharply struck devices with top

In a desirable contrast to the normally seen 1902-S silver dollar, this frosty Gem is free of grade-defying bagmarks. The central strike is a tad soft

This lovely Gem is blazing with full, pleasing white luster, but we are hard pressed to find even a single carbon fleck or objectionable abrasion. (#7

Bright snow-white surfaces with a change to more subtle satiny sheen in places. A delightful example of this hoard coin. Once a great rarity, 1903-O s

Only a few faint hairlines on the cheek. Light golden toning at the rims. While plentiful at one time, the floating supply of 1903-S dollars shriveled

Struck with exactitude always found on a 1904-O. Luminous white surfaces with smooth prooflike foundation for the raised and somewhat satiny devices.

In 1904, the source of silver bullion finally dwindled, and the Morgan dollar ended what the public must have thought was its long career. The Philade

Lustrous with a generaous amount of striking detail in the hair and on the eagle. (#7294)<p><i>DCT Collection</i>

Iridescent satin to frosted white resonate off of the surface of this pristine Gem which has a faint sky blue sheen to it. (#7296)<p><i>...

A solid Gem with original, icy white originality from impressive, nearly pristine surfaces. First and only Denver Mint issued silver dollar imparted b

A bold Gem with original, fresh white originality and good eye-appeal. A typical 1921-S dollar is poorly struck and has uninspiring luster, but that i

Fully struck in all areas with pinpoint detailing on the tips of the feathers in the breast as well as nice separation between waves of hair on Libert

Lustrous. (#7072)

Frosty. (#7072)

A flashy, fully struck specimen, and thoroughly prooflike on both sides. Toned at the edges. A gem! (#7075)