1881-S $1 MS68 Certification #13695320, PCGS #7130

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Owner's Comments

Considered by some enthusiasts to be the ultimate finest toned Morgan known to the collecting community, this paradigm of perfection features rich vibrant banded rainbow toning over essentially flawless and highly lustrous surfaces. This coin was the favorite centerpiece of longtime collector extraordinaire Ron Sirna, whose love of beautifully toned coins led him to found the Toned Coin Collectors Society. The "Sirna Moose" starred solo in full-page color ad campaign by ANACS (whien the coin was in an ANACS MS68 holder), and is also the centerpiece of a beautiful poster created by Ron for the Toned Coin Collectors Society. Although the 1881-S is arguably the most common date in the series both generally and with color, this specimen sits at the pinnacle of the many surviving examples, and is a highlight of The Sunnywood Collection.

PCGS #

7130

Designer

George T. Morgan

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

38.10 millimeters

Weight

26.73 grams

Mintage

12760000

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

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314945

Region

The United States of America

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Rarity and Survival Estimates Learn More

Grades	Survival Estimate The Survival Estimate represents an average of one or more experts opinions as to how many examples survive of a particular coin in three categories: 1) all grades, 2) 60 or better, and 3) 65 or better. These estimates are based on a variety of sources, including population reports, auction appearances, and personal knowledge. Survival estimates include coins that are raw, certified by PCGS, and certified by other grading services.	Numismatic Rarity Numismatic Rarity converts the Survival Estimate for a particular coin into a number from 1 to 10 (with decimal increments) based on the PCGS Rarity Scale. The higher the number, the more rare the coin.	Relative Rarity by Type Relative Rarity By Type ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Type. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.	Relative Rarity by Series Relative Rarity By Series ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Series. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
65 or Better	1200000	R-1.0	94 / 117 TIE	94 / 117 TIE
All Grades	600000	R-1.5	110 / 117	110 / 117
60 or Better	225000	R-1.8	113 / 117 TIE	113 / 117 TIE

Survival Estimate The Survival Estimate represents an average of one or more experts opinions as to how many examples survive of a particular coin in three categories: 1) all grades, 2) 60 or better, and 3) 65 or better. These estimates are based on a variety of sources, including population reports, auction appearances, and personal knowledge. Survival estimates include coins that are raw, certified by PCGS, and certified by other grading services.
65 or Better	1200000
All Grades	600000
60 or Better	225000

Numismatic Rarity Numismatic Rarity converts the Survival Estimate for a particular coin into a number from 1 to 10 (with decimal increments) based on the PCGS Rarity Scale. The higher the number, the more rare the coin.
65 or Better	R-1.0
All Grades	R-1.5
60 or Better	R-1.8

Relative Rarity by Type Relative Rarity By Type ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Type. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
65 or Better	94 / 117 TIE
All Grades	110 / 117
60 or Better	113 / 117 TIE

Relative Rarity by Series Relative Rarity By Series ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Series. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
65 or Better	94 / 117 TIE
All Grades	110 / 117
60 or Better	113 / 117 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS69 PCGS grade	Arno Collection - Heritage 1/2009:4957, $28,750
1	MS69 PCGS grade	Jack Lee I Collection - Jack Lee II Collection - Sanderson Family Collection - Heritage 1/2009:4956, $48,875 - Gold River Collection
3	MS68+ PCGS grade	Sunnywood/Simpson Collection - Legend Rare Coin Auctions 10/2014:143, $45,825
3	MS68+ PCGS grade	Heritage 1/2017:5746, $18,212.50
3	MS68+ PCGS grade

#1 MS69 PCGS grade

Arno Collection - Heritage 1/2009:4957, $28,750

#1 MS69 PCGS grade

Jack Lee I Collection - Jack Lee II Collection - Sanderson Family Collection - Heritage 1/2009:4956, $48,875 - Gold River Collection

#3 MS68+ PCGS grade

Sunnywood/Simpson Collection - Legend Rare Coin Auctions 10/2014:143, $45,825

#3 MS68+ PCGS grade

Heritage 1/2017:5746, $18,212.50

#3 MS68+ PCGS grade