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Mint luster like brilliant frosted glass gives this coin much of its life and pizzazz, with shades of natural toning acquired over many years of obvio

Silver-white satin luster is boldly displayed on this fresh-appearing Struck with almost scientific precision on every device, as is often found with

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

One small chattermark below the left wing. Fully struck and extraordinarily clean with thick, creamy mint frost. Basically brilliant with just a hint

Pleasant silver satin surfaces display lots of choice mint luster. Struck with exactitude by the dies which for 1885-S is an added bonus.

A brilliant and highly lustrous Gem that has spectacularly well preserved surfaces. The dies left their rigid impression behind without the least weak

Lovely light golden brown at the periphery. It is easy to see this piece was delivered a full, sharp blow by the dies.

Fulsome silver-white cartwheel luster radiates underneath gold and multicolor toning on both sides of this majestically preserved example. For 1886, i

This example has shimmering milky surfaces and no incredible toning. The color shifts across the obverse from silvery blue to gold then deeper sunset

Another that we are pleased to see has exquisite multicolor toning on both sides. What a delightful specimen this is for an otherwise common date issu

Lustrous fields ripple with original mint bloom and mirror-deep fields. Against this are set nicely subdued, matte design elements. Especially bold st

Both the peripheries and the central areas are impressive for their sharpness of strike, and the choice frosty textured surfaces are glistening. No de

Dazzling bright surfaces and uncommon beauty in a choice quality 1886-O, a date almost impossible to find in other than well bagmarked condition. We a

A brilliant and exceptionally lustrous Gem that has exquisite fields and devices that boasts a gleam of brownish golden color in areas. Struck with al

A lovely, frosty-toned Gem, there are no mentionable bagmarks on either side. All minute detail fully evident on this bold 1886-S, one of the first su

Frosted glassy luster and impressive fields that reveal original dusky gray with russet color from natural toning processes. A few widely scattered ba

Struck with scientific exactness throughout the central portions of the design. A brilliant, lustrous, and exquisitely preserved Gem.

A riveting example of this always-popular Type. This sparkling example is colorfully toned and very well struck. Struck with preciseness only now and

Flowing mint brilliance like a shimmering waterfall cascades over each side of this fully struck Gem whose surface has acquired some eye-popping color

Both the strike and satiny luster on this elusive overdate are simply outstanding, and only the presence of a few scattered field abrasions precludes

A few scattered bagmarks in the field and on the face, but well endowed with mint frost and appreciably better than most. Lacking just a bit of striki

We are pleased to offer the a thickly frosted, Gem quality representative of a desirable New Orleans Mint issue. Some naturally occurring streaky &q...

One of the more difficult dates with this high reflective quality in the mirrors; the offsetting frosted devices give a two-tone or cameo quality to t

Bright silver color bursts from original surfaces unmarred by toning. A strong strike as well, making this a desirable specimen. Struck with exactitud

Dazzling, intensely lustrous surfaces are free from all but the most inconsequential blemishes, the toning shades from silver to warm reddish golden b

Fully struck and brilliant throughout save for some wonderful hints of golden brown in the peripheral areas and around some of the devices; with no di

The mint luster rolls around both sides with a pleasing cartwheel sheen, and none of the features reveal any bothersome distractions. Weak central det

Dazzling bright surfaces and uncommon beauty in a gem quality 1888 Philadelphia Mint. Not to go overboard, there is amazing detail seen throughout thi

Precision strike on every device. There is little to say about the surfaces of this coin as they are as near to perfect as imaginable. The mint frost

An unusually high quality coin for the date, this specimen displays riveting lustrous satin surfaces, is untoned, with sharp detail including smooth m

Swimming in mint brilliance over each side of this sharply made Gem. It is easy to see this piece was delivered a full, sharp blow by the dies, hence,

Meticulous strike on every device, including central areas. A blazing white, untoned example, as crisp and lustrous as when it was first issued.

This is a sparkling silver specimen radiating mint bloom off the frosted devices, powerfully struck and impeccably preserved mirror field. Sheer boldn

No deviation in the sharp relief seen, not even in the centers of the coin -- the camera's eye reveals all. Lustrous and almost devoid of any co...

Luster swirls around the coin like greased lightning. A reasonable strike, with weakness to the hair centers and lower part of the eagle's breas...

The doubling of this intriguing variety is most noticeable in Liberty's lips. An outstanding AU58 specimen, mostly well struck except in the cen...

Pleasant satin envelops all surfaces under its silvery radiance, with no heavy toning. Struck with controlled precision throughout, although close in

Clockwork precision seen in the centers as well as other main devices. This is a pleasing, highly lustrous coin with a few grade-limiting luster graze

Collectors of this historic series of cartwheels have a number of avenues in which to approach the market. Some go for bright silvery specimens, other

A sharp impression was left by the recoil of the dies that struck this handsome prooflike example. A bright, untoned coin radiating mint glow on gorge

A fully struck example of this always-popular, key issue. The rarest of the Carson City dollars, the acclaimed 1889-CC is also one of the top overall

The 1889-CC is always included among the top five or six key dates in the Morgan dollar series in Mint State condition, and it is the undisputed leade

(PCI graded MS62.) Somewhat dark and dusky gray patina, almost gunmetal gray, over smooth, though not very lively, surfaces. The depth of strike in Li

A pleasing, well struck example of this key Carson City Mint issue. After a hiatus of 3 years when no CC dollars were struck in Nevada, coinage began

An outrageously handsome example of this important New Orleans date, with stark contrast between the satiny fields and significantly bold devices. Des

It is easy to see this piece was delivered a full, sharp blow by the dies. Unsurpassable in terms of surface preservation for the MS65 grade, both sid

Satin surfaces that are almost frosted with pleasant, glowing prooflike silver color. The pressure transmitted from the die to the blank reveals itsel

Cartwheel luster on a bright but satin finish with alluring golden to amber-color periphery on the reverse plus just a blush of natural toning hues fo

Bright satin finish, sparkling as when first issued; agreeable "cartwheel" like sheen. A difficult to find 1889-S gem. What's more the...

Pleasing silvery brilliance throughout. The devices were struck with all the power required by the dies so that all design elements show. A few trivia

Typically frosty for the issue, the ice-white devices are nearly pristine with few singularly distracting bagmarks while the mirror-finish fields refl

Untamed cartwheel luster on a nice example free of any toning. Reasonable detail definition, especially to the all-important area at centers. Desirabl

Attractive pinkish lavender to gold toning, fresh and all original on this well struck Philadelphia Mint specimen. As you will find when you study the

The satin-like luster is almost unimpaired by abrasions of any size. About all we can find with a magnifying glass is a faint line across the cheek. F

The strike on this issue is nearly always very sharp, and the present Gem is no exception. The obverse is essentially pristine. A few minor tone spots

Dazzling bright surfaces and striking beauty in a gem quality 1890-CC. Not to go overboard, there is a wealth of detail seen throughout this sharply s

Struck with exactitude by the dies. A lustrous coin.

Silver satin luster on a well presented and fully struck planchet. Has a minor bagmark at Liberty's mouth. Elusive as a choice or better example...

Frosted glassy-smooth prooflike finish and impressive fields with just a hint of silver-gray color. The strike is normal for the issue with the usual

Dazzling snow white luster and, this is a key component of the grade, astounding sharp strike for 1890-O! Struck with mathematical precision by the di

A solidly graded, high quality Gem, this coin displays impressive striking definition for a Silver Dollar from this branch mint. This is not to say th

Devices as "sharp as a two-edged sword" including a split between the top to hair strands above Liberty's hair as well as excellent de...

Excellent detail with perhaps minor weakness to the hair and central part of the eagle's breast, as often found with New Orleans Mint dates, 188...

Desirable with this bold strike, and another top-notch San Francisco Mint date. A nice example of how original mint frost glows and sparkles, the fiel

This coin radiates attractive silver color, with no detracting marks or problems and is another top-notch Gem from an unparalleled collection of eye-p

Untoned and refreshingly clean for this issue, with shimmering mirror luster in the fields and silvery-white devices. The fields are glittering. It is

Well struck including the ends of the wreath ribbon. A sparkling prooflike and essentially brilliant Gem that has frosty devices and a few light luste

A lustrous example of this high mintage date, delightfully toned and only mildly abraded; excellent silver color modified by a thin band of natural go

A sparkling coin bursting with luster, lovely pastel colored toning over snappy fresh luster, very beautiful in appearance. The surfaces are clear of

Another outstanding specimen of this affordable date from the early years of the 1890s. Gorgeous mint fresh dazzle is snowy fresh. Extra crisp detail

Untoned cartwheel luster on nice satin surfaces. Faithful to every detail from a full blow by the dies. As such, the perfect Gem MS65 specimen of thi

Lightly toned and extra frosty; a choice 1891-CC Morgan silver dollar.

Frosty and very well struck for the issue. A desirable Carson City Mint date, no doubt tracing to the Treasury hoard dispersed in the early 1970s.

Frosted glass luster and impressive fields. Struck with mathematical precision by the dies. (Housed in one of the earlier style green-insert PCGS hold

Blast of cartwheel frost characterizes this choice, if lightly bagmarked coin.

Frosty with 75% or greater mint frost. Well struck on all devices.

Even the finest, most delicate detail seen on this coin struck with uncommon exactness for the issue. An exciting example of a definitely elusive New

A reasonable strike, with weakness to the central hair above the ear and also, where it lies opposite, the central part of the eagle's breast wh...

Another "name" group of Morgan dollars, the coins that trace to the Shapiro collection are always fresh, original and glittering. It is th...

Natural dusky gray to brownish color. Weak centers, but generally choice and frosty throughout for a pleasing effect and decent prospects for apprecia

Pleasant satin luster ripples across untoned silver surfaces, and what's more, clear-cut devices point to it having been giving a full strike by...

Radiant snow white frostiness. Well struck on all devices with a minimum of marks (one is noticeable below M of UNUM but amazingly the cheek on Libert

A lustrous Gem that has exquisite surfaces and an acceptable, if not quite sharp strike. Once we get into the 1892-95 period, Morgan dollar issuance f

A lustrous example, fully struck with rippling silver color, intense and dazzling as few other 1892-CC specimens. What's more pleasing still, it...

Eye-catching satin luster cascades from top to bottom on this golden-brown toned coin whose underlying silver surfaces are refreshingly smooth and of

Lightly toned; has one small rim bump below the date. About 25% lustrous on the obverse increasing to over 50% faded luster for the reverse. Well stru

This is a lovely coin that has smooth, highly lustrous surfaces with satiny effect in the fields. Mostly brilliant but overlaid by a thin haze of natu

Showing only slight traces of friction from circulation, the surfaces are satiny throughout and the fields are well-preserved. This is a minimally abr

Desirable satin luster flows across naturally toned silver surfaces. Substantial detail to the highpoints on this pleasing example with only marginal

Aesthetically appealing, a handsome full strike bristling with bright silvery bloom and without toning unless the silvery blue iridescent of the mint-

Original satin luster glitters throughout virtually untoned silvery surfaces. Unlike most of this mint's issue, the strike is strong, with clear...

Devices fresh and bold throughout. This conditionally rare offering is fully brilliant with richly frosted, coruscant surfaces. The strike is generall

We believe this coin is from the Eliasberg Collection. The devices were struck with such determined force by the dies that all design elements show bo

Well above average in terms of striking definition, the surfaces are nicely toned with bountiful cartwheel luster beneath. Despite a few abrasions, no

Weak central details, but a lustrous example with a combination of satin white and glowing luster, only the very center of the hair above the ear show

Incredible silvery white brilliance in the devices and fields with the fields highly reflective and therefore described quite properly as "deep...

Somewhat more heavily toned than the MS64 before it, yet still a delightful specimen for the specialist in this difficult series of large silver coins

Another of several very attractive brilliant specimens of this scarce date we present in the sale. Noteworthy are its frosty cheek and neck contours,

There is a hint of golden brown toning splashed in the field of the obverse and reverse. This Morgan has a sharper than average strike and impressive

Fresh as a daisy, silvery white with glowing surfaces like those found on an 1882-S issue. In fact, the luster is so fresh and dazzling that it retain