Superior Pre-Long Beach Elite Coin Auction

Nearly off limits in strictly Uncirculated condition, the 1895-O is one of the few issues in the Morgan dollar series that comes within reach of the r

Very choice quality and overall surfaces. The coin has blazing white mint luster and is virtually abrasion-free. Scarce and desirable. (#7238)<p&...

Lovely golden patina. There is a lovely interplay between satiny colors and smooth metallic sheen of Liberty's cheek contour that give this the ...

(#7240)

Many silver dollars of this date just waddle along in so-so condition, whereas this lovely gem has sparkle and mint color. (#7240)

Dazzling gem-fresh satin luster is boldly displayed on this fresh-appearing dollar with its heavenly toning and major eye-appeal. (#7240)

Completely untoned with reduced mint brilliance over still quite choice surfaces. The luster on these scarce New Orleans Mint 1896 silver dollars almo

Toned with a few scuffs in the frost on the cheek. The reverse has a dappled effect in the russet gray toning like the skin of an alien being from a R

Lustrous and generally well struck for this difficult issue to find in Mint condition. (#7242)

Beautifully toned. A gem of this date. (#7250)

Struck with preciseness only now and then found on even the best preserved 1897-S Morgan dollars. This boldly detailed representative is mostly silver

Struck with mathematical precision by the dies. Bright silver color bursts from original surfaces unmarred by toning. A strong strike as well, making

(#7250)

Precision strike on every device. Both sides are bright with vibrant silvery fresh patination. And no scrapes or heavy bagmarks to cause Liberty to fl

Lovely golden to smoky rose patina, with underlying frost that just won't quit. Keen-edged devices throughout, including the hair above the ear ...

What is most noticeable when one first examines this coin is its deep prooflike mint luster -- it swirls from side-to-side unimpeded by noticeable abr

The grading service came to a halt at the MS64 grade but could have advanced a little higher in the estimation of some who have viewed this choice 189

Another with colorful toning on the obverse. (#7252)

Toned at the rim. (#7254)

A nice dusting of stark white luster covers the surface. (#7254)

A coin bursting with silvery afterglow, untoned and blazing white in appearance with nice contrast between the white frosted devices and highly reflec

Another that has bands of deep toning across the reverse. (#7254)

All minute detail is fully evident on this bold 1898-S. Silver-bright in color, the surfaces exhibit eye-opening striking definition that is an outsta

An immaculate, blazing Gem, the surfaces bursting with vivid wintry originality over both sides with splendid dark champagne brown toning; a pristine

Blazing-white luster on the portrait with crisp definition and exceptionally clean mirror surfaces. Definitely, a premium example of the grade. (#97

Blazing luster. A beautiful gem. (#7258)

It is easy to see this piece was delivered a full, sharp blow by the dies as seen in the copious waves of hair on Liberty as well as a strong eagle.

Lower mintage issue: 330,846 pieces. (#7258)

Toned at the rims. A spot-free dazzler whose mint color shames just about any lesser Mint State silver coin of this year. (#7260)

The surfaces are highly lustrous and each side has a light coating of pearl white frost that swirls and alternates between lighter and darker hues fro

This piece displays attractive snow-white color over the abrasion-free surfaces. (#7260)

(#7260)

The lower obverse is blessed by a crescent of deep purple and steel blue toning; such color will get your motor running if you are at all intrigued by

A lustrous example that has rich frosty white luster with just a blush of toning, mainly on the reverse. Struck with controlled precision throughout,

An appealing fresh silvery white specimen, fully struck, and unmarred by discoloration or heavy contact marks. The few unavoidable small ones are mino

The silvery color is especially vivid on this 1900 dollar. There are a couple of small marks on the chin. (#7264)

A marvelous, toned example, as crisp and lustrous as any in this grade. Excellent sharpness on all devices, which also matters to the collector of hig

(#7266)

Toned. (#7270)

Bright satin finish, sparkling as when first issued having just acquired a little brownish toning at the rim before grading. Difficult to find better

As we've commented on the fact before, but it can do no harm repeating, the 1901-P is one of the major rarities among Morgan Dollars at the choi...

A key grade-rarity among Morgan dollar issues and the most challenging of all the Philadelphia dates from 1878 to 1921 in Uncirculated condition. Here

Virtually as struck and with fresh surfaces. (#7274)

Another outstanding Gem of the inexpensive O-mint issue. (#7274)

The devices are boldly struck. Outstanding moonbeam white luster across radiant surfaces which then deepens to lovely golden brown along the margin. A

Crisp bloom from the dies; a very appealing specimen whose luster is all original. (#7274)

Quiet silver luster covers all fields and cascades around the surface with cartwheel spin.. Light vertical planchet marks obscure the breast feathers

(#7278)

Extra frosty cartwheel to satiny luster. Well struck on all devices. A gem and scarce in this condition. (#7278)

This is a sparkling silver specimen radiating mint bloom, natural lilac gray patina, powerfully struck and impeccably preserved. (#7278)

Pleasant silver satin surfaces display lots of luster. The rims choice golden toned. Accompanying this, extra crisp detail on all relief portions, cem

The frosty white color is especially vibrant on the cheek and throughout the fields. Almost mesmerizing in its beauty and near-perfection, the cartwhe

A beauty, with nice snappy white color on undisturbed surfaces free of discoloration, besides an especially bold strike. (#7280)

A well struck, immaculately preserved, and lustrous Gem that has lovely mint bloom with warm golden amber color. Both the peripheries and the central

The beautiful example offered here not only shatters the normally seen striking woes, but its sparkling satin surfaces border on perfection. In fact,

The snowy white color is especially revealing on the satin surfaces of this near-pristine dollar from 1903. As if that weren't enough, the devic...

(#7284)

The popularity of this O-mint release stems not from its present rarity, but rather from its past celebrity. Prior to the Treasury Ransacking of 1962-

Shimmering mint brilliance is seen over each side of this fully struck 1903-O silver dollar. Solid MS64 quality. (#7286)

A coin bursting with silvery afterglow, untoned and blazing white in appearance. The surfaces are clear of marks. Excellent sharpness on all devices a

Clean as a whistle, as one would expect from the grade; however, what really sets this coin apart from others is its intense cartwheel luster that rol

(#7292)

Nicely toned. (#7292)

This lovely Gem is finished in satin luster with glowing fields and sharply impressed devices, the color deep steel blue iridescence as well as gold a

Very colorful obverse. (#7292)

Extra crisp detail on all relief portions. Pleasant satin surfaces display lots of luster and of course knock-out toning on both sides. Collectors sho

Lovely obverse toning. (#7292)

Another in the first-generation PCGS holder. Well toned throughout both sides. There is little to say about the surfaces of this coin as they are as n

Assorted colors of the rainbow throughout the obverse. What a remarkable Gem! (#7292)<p><i>from The Battle Creek Collection, Part II<...

Metal flow enhances the billowing mint dazzle that emits like forked lightning from the surfaces, giving the coin a shimmering, glowing appearance. Th

Razor-sharp on all devices. Swirling milky luster rounds out this coin's list of memorable attributes. (#7296)

Frosty and very attractive underneath rich colorful obverse patina; the reverse is heavy with white frost. Last year of issue. (#7296)

The surfaces are untoned, rocking with silvery color, and quite lustrous. (#7300)

Brilliant and sharply struck with smooth, lustrous surfaces. (#7300)

Frosty and attractive; the dies for this piece and the 1921-P, D were from entirely new hubs which differ greatly from the 1904 coins. (#7300)

A satiny toned specimen with a wealth of underlying mirror luster on its medium to deep lavender gray and steel blue surfaces. Nicely struck in all ar

Deep, multifaceted toning on both sides. This Proof is a vivid reminder of how strikingly sharp the mint made its Proofs in the 19th century, with a v

Only 1,039 Proofs struck this year. A choice, lightly hairlined specimen, well struck on the main devices and free of rim problems. Medium gray with s

Light circulation wear on the high points; some marks and hairlines. Scarce just the same as a Proof. (#7158)

Clear-cut devices point to it having been giving a full strike by the Proof dies, with only slight evidence of softness. Careening mirrors on a bright

This lovely 1890 Proof coin has it all: expertly produced features; virtually perfect surface preservation; and awe-inspiring originality. First, the

King of the Morgan dollars and a boldly struck, nicely toned example in this choice state of preservation. The fields are balanced dove-gray with some

The 1897 is one of a short run of Proof Morgan Dollars for which inadequacies with the strike can cause difficulty in locating a suitable example. Tha

Light haze but the main mirror surface is swirling with depth and sparkle and no handling marks despite the minimal '60 grade. Devices show exte...

One with obverse toning, the other has reverse toning: 1886 NGC MS64* & 1887 NGC MS65*<p><i>from The Battle Creek Collection, Part I...

One with obverse toning, the other has reverse toning: 1887 NGC MS64* & NGC MS63*.<p><i>from The Battle Creek Collection, Part II<...

Both 1887 NGC MS64*.<p><i>from The Battle Creek Collection, Part II</i>

Both 1887 NGC MS64*.<p><i>from The Battle Creek Collection, Part II</i>

1886 NGC MS63* & 1887 NGC MS65*. One with obverse toning, the other has reverse toning.<p><i>from The Battle Creek Collection, Part ...

Both 1887 NGC MS64*.<p><i>from The Battle Creek Collection, Part II</i>

1885 NGC MS64* & 1887 NGC MS63*.<p><i>from The Battle Creek Collection, Part II</i>

1887 NGC MS65* & 1904-O NGC MS64*.<p><i>from The Battle Creek Collection, Part II</i>

1886 NGC MS63* & 1887 NGC MS66*.<p><i>from The Battle Creek Collection, Part II</i>

1886 NGC MS64* & 1887 NGC MS65*.<p><i>from The Battle Creek Collection, Part II</i>

1885 NGC MS66* & 1887 NGC MS64*.<p><i>from The Battle Creek Collection, Part II</i>

1886 NGC MS64* & 1887 NGC MS63*.<p><i>from The Battle Creek Collection, Part II</i>

1886 NGC MS64* & 1886 NGC MS63*. We've selected obverse and reverse toned dollars for these two-coin lots to allow many bidders an opportuni...

Both NGC MS66*.<p><i>from The Battle Creek Collection, Part II</i>

1886 NGC MS66* & 1887 NGC MS63*.<p><i>from The Battle Creek Collection, Part II</i>

1885 NGC MS65* & 1887 NGC MS63*<p><i>from The Battle Creek Collection, Part II</i>