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Pop. 1 in AU58. No MS60 nor MS61. Only 1 MS62, 1 MS63, 1 MS64, 1 MS65 and 2 MS66 (this, of course, probably includes duplicates). All known strikes of

In 1794, the mint did not have a coining press powerful enough to strike Dollar-size coins, the largest being used for Large Cents and Half Dollars. T

First style of 1795 and an easy coin to identify by its short dash mark (from a scratch in the die) beside the top curl on the obverse. A coin featuri

This is the most widely recognized 1795 Flowing Hair variety, quickly spotted by a short raised dash mark in the field next to the top curl. This was

At the center of this piece can be found vestiges of a silver plug embedded in the original planchet before striking. This peculiar feature may be the

As last, with central traces of a silver plug suggesting the mint had to adjust the weight of the planchet to bring it to standard before being sent t

Whereas Bolender-5 has a short raised line near the upper hair curl, Boldender-2 is noted for Obverse 5 (also used on Bolender-19) in which there is a

Housed in ICG grading holder with the same grade, the typical worn upper hair curls might suggest five points lower in grade to some, but overall this

The plug plain and obvious in the center of Liberty's neck on this well preserved bust dollar. The color is light gray with even lighter silver-...

Comes standard with a thin wedge-shaped die break in the hair. What isn't standard with this issue is this coin's immaculate surfaces and hi...

A classic looking specimen of this short-lived Type coin with the draped bust, small eagle pairing of dies. Pleasing medium antique gray color and no

Some of the lustrous areas on this well preserved bust coin are silvery with frost while the areas that received light friction from its short trip in

The die chip or lump above IC in AMERICA is always present on this variety, but usually very small, although later it increases in size. Hilt belives

(Housed in ICG grading holder.) Somewhat mottled lilac-gray and russet toning with dull greenish-khaki high points from years of storage in a sulfur c

Particularly well made for this scarce issue, with the hair almost complete and the only soft spots are found on the eagle's breast and leg (typ...

Flowing mint brilliance like a shimmering waterfall cascades over each side of this fully struck bust dollar, with close to75% of the original surface

Another outstanding example of this elusive year, a coin whose surface is covered in natural "old silver" patina in varying degrees of rus...

Four or five light adjustment lines in the hair but far less noticeable than on others of this scarce year. The color ranges from natural medium gray

Dullish but all original smoky gray with gold and blue accents. Some noticeable marks affect Liberty's cheek and hair nearby plus there is a fai...

With heavy frost flow lines on each side from well-worn dies, the fields and devices very choice for this issue. Robert Scot originally made his adapt

A few old scuffs and hairlines on Liberty along with a faint newer pin scratch across the eagle. Mottlded toning; plentiful mint frost throughout this

Minor surface roughness on the obverse; equally minor adjustment marks across the reverse, with a couple of tiny marks on the obverse rim at about 9 o

Extra choice medium gray toned surfaces, sharp strike, good color & rims -- the entire spectrum of what it means to be a high-end EF45 bust doll...

Smooth surface with normal circulation wear on the highest waves of hair, the neck, and top of the shoulder. Medium gray with lighter shaded high poin

Most bust dollars with the heraldic style reverse show vertical bars comprised of 4 stripes apiece. But this one scarcer variety is comprised of 5 str

Typically frosty for the issue, the ice-white surfaces are very choice with few singularly distracting contact marks. A better than average strike con

Uses the same obverse #1 as in Bolender-1 and Bolender-3 in which the last 9 is punched over a previous 8. Definitive as such: the only overdate die o

A quick count of the stars above the eagle seems to show only 13, but close inspection finds several points of two other stars poking out of the first

Medium-deep gray patina with extensive luster in the fields, within the devices, and around stars and legends. Well struck except at the center where

The first of a pair of these scarce star-arrangement varieties, this lovely AU53 boasts original dusky gray with russet toning in various shades of de

What at first appear to be some old scratches are actually a series of obverse die breaks on this well preserved EF45 specimen of the final year of th

One of the scarcer 1799 variety, this has eight stars on the left and five on the right instead of the more normal arrangment of 7 + 6. Beautiful surf

The stars above the eagle are in an arc arrangement; some varieties of 1798-99 also have a cross pattern or diamond-shape, which traces to the Great S

Deep antique steel gray patina over both sides, a desirable specimen of this early issue. Has only a few old marks visible under magnification.

Light steel gray in color with attractive surfaces for the grade. No adjustment marks or other significant detractions. This is an early die state.

The so-called "Close 17 Obverse" in which the left stars are distant from curl and L and star 7 if farther from L on this than on any oth...

An easily recognized variety for 1800, there are some raised dots inside the first zero of the date. Highly accessible in all grades up to Mint State,

Bolender-1 variety of this desirable late-issue bust coin. Featured are oceans of mint frost that cascade around the surface in true cartwheel fashion

Deep original "antique silver" color with refreshingly smooth surfaces on both sides. About the only problem we see, and it is minor, cons...

Extra boldness seen throughout Liberty's hair and ribbon, with complete separation of the hair strands behind her temple and cascading in numero...

A few old hack marks on the neck and lower torso, smooth surface elsewhere with natural light to medium gray color (a little blue iridescence along th

A few random marks in the left obverse and some equally slight marks above the eagle. Somewhat dappled color trends from light silvery gray to deep ch

Struck with exactitude rarely found on an 1803, the hair curls and stars complete, eagle outstanding, and sharp rims. The color medium-deep russet gol

Any time you find a choice Extremely Fine specimen with nice surfaces, we suggest you bid; this well struck 1803 has pleasing neutral gray toning with

Original toned on both sides. The color spans a narrow part of the spectrum from antique gray to gunmetal blue with dusky brown around some of the leg

A silvery bright specimen glowing with original mint bloom from satiny luster whose depth and freshness shouldn't be overlooked by prospective b...

Highly lustrous with the shimmering mint frost Philadelphia-mint coinage is so well known for in this period. With normal bagmarks on Liberty's ...

Struck sharply on all devices including both shields. Some minor abrasions on Liberty's hand, arm and legs barely noticeable under the deeply or...

Cleaned.

Sleek mirrors that are deep and watery beneath a gorgeous overlay of steel gray with purplish to brown iridescence. The devices were struck with such

A low mintage issue in the seated dollar series, this near-gem has pleasing razor-sharp detail and deep, original, smoky gray patina. There is even a

Pleasing cameo effect between the razor-sharp frosted device against a smooth, reflective field. Both sides brilliant and glowing, with the entire coi

Lovely gold, sunset red and deep steel blue toning in the peripheral parts of this well made Proof. Devices are satin frosted, with the scroll and eve

The mint luster rolls around both sides with a pleasing frosty sheen, and none of the features reveal any bothersome distractions, although there are

Deep frosted surfaces with an appreciable amount of original russet-gray toning, the underlying freshness assured by its careening effect when light s

Scarcest of all CC-mint Trade dollars with only 97,000 struck (and a number of these later melted at the mint). Attractive light antique gray toning,

A beautiful knock-out Gem Trade Dollar with no objectionable marks or blemishes but instead immaculate surfaces, a razor-sharp strike, and fantastic a

Light satin frosted devices are needle-sharp from this coin's bold strike. The surface, mirrored and untoned, does reveal to inspection a few mi...

Completely brilliant with blinding white frost on Liberty and the eagle. A strong contrast is exhibited therefore between the watery fields and the wi

Features crisp detail at Liberty's head, her drapery folds, and on the bale of cotton on which she is seated. The eagle, for its part, couldn...

With a mere 1,097 pieces struck this year, the Proof-only status of 1882 comes to the fore whenever a gemmy '66 quality specimen arises. As with...

Pristine white-on-black two-tone contrast marks this as one of the fresher cameo frosted coins from the latter end of the Trade Dollar's existen...

Incredible silvery perfection in the devices and fields. Not to go overboard, there is a wealth of detail seen throughout this well struck specimen, w

Flowing mint luster like a shimmering waterfall cascades over each side of this fully struck Gem, a coin boasting exquisite original toning. Prooflike

Both sides display the typical "look" for this P-mint delivery: thickly frosted devices, rolling cartwheel effects in the mirror field, an...

Bright mint luster characterizes the surfaces on this lovely piece. Razor-sharp on all devices, including the key areas of the hair strands above the

Ever so minor tick mark below the eye. Sparkling mint brilliance and booming mint luster characterize the surfaces and give the viewer an immediate an

What is most noticeable when one first examines this coin is its thick, vibrant mint luster -- it swirls around each side unimpeded by obvious abrasio

Every so slight luster scuffs on the heavy frost of Liberty's cheek and lower neck. Blazing but prooflike luster, the coin gently toned to a lig...

Fully struck and brilliant with exceptionally clean surfaces. The only mark of any note is a small one on Liberty's cheek. Reference to "we...

Similar in all striking characteristics to the MS66, this lovely frosty gem has acquired very light dusky golden and natural antique gray shades. Glor

Flowing mint brilliance like a shimmering waterfall cascades over each side of this fully struck Gem which has lovely golden toning at the periphery.

This coin radiates attractive silver color, with no detracting marks or problems. Vibrant white, almost opaline surface. A jewel.

A sparkling coin bursting with luster on the frosted devices while the fields are heavily mirrored, untoned and white in appearance with amber brown a

Silver satin luster on a well presented and fully struck example. Elusive in this choice grade. Keen-edged devices throughout, including excellent det

This is one of the most underrated issues in all of the Morgan series. Swirls of silvery cartwheel luster with typical bright texture for 1878 7 Tail

An outstanding specimen, fully struck, dazzling with frosty allure. Original light toning on both sides. Crisp detail on all devices. A remarkable coi

Another outstanding Deep Mirror specimen of the first year of issue, this featuring the rounded breast style adopted in 1879 but that appears on some

Shimmering mint brilliance is seen over each side of this fully struck Gem with perhaps a dash of toning at the reverse center. Simply superb quality

In one of the pre-1989 "first generation" PCGS holders. All minute detail fully evident on this bold 1878-CC. A brilliant, frosty Gem with...

Lovely golden brown to amber toned at the periphery. The devices were again struck with determined force by the dies imparting all design elements. Ou

A wealth of detail seen in the sharp strike of the head and eagle, plus uncommonly attractive gold, amber-red to brown and sleek blue toning nicely da

Another outstanding toned Gem, this time featuring a band of vibrant color across half the obverse, leaving the remaining portion silvery bright and d

The colorful toning on each side will amaze you with its variety and iridescent quality. Normal contact marks for the grade. Full quotient of cartwhee

Flowing mint brilliance like a shimmering waterfall cascades over each side of this fully struck Gem with a few areas that are speckled heather brown.

We are delighted to be able to offer you this stunning array of high-quality, eye-catching Morgan silver dollars. The present 1879 features completely

Opulent white, almost opaline surface exemplifies the high standards which NGC sets when grading a Morgan silver dollar Mint State 66. The coin has ca

This is a blemish-free example, white in color, with nice mint prooflike bloom in the fields offset by heavenly frosted devices. Note from the photos

Weak central details, but a lustrous example with a combination of satin white and natural light toning. While we do not often handle a Gem represen

This dramatic Gem Uncirculated specimen of the desirable CC-mint issue boasts striking depth almost impossible to find on a dollar of this issue. Furt

This fully lustrous coin exhibits otherwise thick mint frost that thins to modest brightness in the fields. Both sides are fully struck and carefully

The surfaces are highly lustrous and each side has a light coating of silvery gray patina that swirls and alternates between lighter and darker hues.

A small tone streak below the chin to the second star. All devices were struck with such force and determination by the dies that elements show with r

Bright and lustrous with normal facial contact marks, etc. A well struck example of this elusive date.

Flashy mirror surface creates a nice background for the solidly struck devices which are frosted on this scarce Carson City Mint date. The usual light

A sparkling Gem with bright, untoned surfaces and a commanding strike. Devices were struck with energy and full oomph by the dies imparting all design

Whereas the 1879 and 1879-S can be found in MS65 quality without too much trouble, this isn't the case when it comes to 1879-O, a long-recognize...

Silver satin surfaces, quite lustrous in appearance. The strike is strong, with clear definition to the high points. The prooflike sheen offsets raise

The surfaces are glossy and radiant. There is no toning. This is a well-struck example with good details. It has no bothersome abrasions or points of