This richly and handsomely toned Gem exhibits mottled patina that includes shades of apricot-gold, pearl-gray and deep sea-blue over each side. Typically struck with soft mint luster and an expectably smooth appearance for the assigned grade. Thanks to the widespread release of examples from government storage from the early 1940s through 1964, the 1890 is a plentiful Morgan dollar in most Mint State grades. Few survivors grade finer than the basal MS-65 level, however, confirming the conditionally scarce nature of this premium quality example. Only 11 pieces have been graded finer at PCGS.