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1799/8 $1 15 Stars Reverse, B-3, BB-141, R.3, MS62 PCGS. Ex: Friend. Bowers Die State III. BB-141 is the first and among the best known 1799-dated early dollar die marriages. An unused obverse die made in 1798 with an obsolete star count was overdated for use the following year, and paired with a blundered reverse die. Heraldic Eagle reverses should have 13 stars on the field above the eagle, but the diesinker inadvertently entered 15 stars. The error was noticed, and the first and last clouds were expanded to size to encompass two of the stars. Nonetheless, their telltale star points protrude from the enlarged clouds. Both dies were used on other 1799-dated marriages, but paired together only on BB-141. This highly desirable representative is free from wear, and marks are absent save for a few faint lines above the right shield point. Tan-brown, sea-green, and powder-blue toning confirms the originality. The lower right obverse shows minor flan striations, as coined. From The Frost Collection.
CAC. Ex-Paul Taylor. Two PR68 DCAMs are higher. Won it over Perfection (who went on to collect both of the two 1900 PR68's). Reholdered 27 Jul 22; previous cert 90033899. Following even-handed assessment of the coin is provided by the dealer: "WOW. WOW. WOW! What an icy ULTRA BLACK AND WHITE SUPERB GEM! It borders full PR68 DCAM quality! Exceedingly deep mirrors beam with sun-like intensity all over. The mirrors are perfectly clear, have NO marks, and are so highly reflective you need sun glasses when you look at them. The contrast is out of this world! If you twirl this coin your mind will blow up. There is a hint of pale auburn around the reverse rims. Miss and the details are needle sharp in strike and thick silver white frost. The eye appeal can’t be any more stunning! PCGS 3, NGC 2, CAC 1. The last time this coin sold in auction it brought $41,125 in December 2017. The owner changed directions, but came really close to NOT letting it go. You can NOT buy coins looking this ULTRA black and white in a PCGS holder any more. The demand for Proof Morgans unquestionably has grown since this coin last sold. We assure you, this coin is NOT overpriced. Main point-good luck finding real DCameo of ANY date! For us, this coin was love at first and every sight. It is the real deal. NOTE: there is a tiny scuff on the holder on the obverse. Cert. Number 90033899 PCGS # 97335"
Ex The Corinth Collection. Originally in an NGC GEN 2.1 “fatty” holder with the white tag, as 107336/121223002, CAC Gold. PCGS 1,565, NGC 1,264, CAC GOLD 1. Crossed to PCGS as MS66+ in 2023. A fantastic GEM example of this one year only High Relief type. This coin is as fresh as fresh can be! It is also CONSERVATIVELY GRADED. This is the ONLY 1921 Peace dollar in MS65 with a GOLD CAC sticker and the HIGHEST grade to have been awarded one. The devices are extremely sharp in definition and stand out in full, HIGH RELIEF against the dished fields. Liberty's hair curls stand out boldly from the surrounding surfaces. The luster is bold, brilliant, and satiny with splashes of iridescent pastel toning in the fields. As you rotate the surfaces, shades of pale blue, soft rose, and the clearest gold appear, giving the ultra-clean surfaces a great look. There are a couple of tiny ticks, but we have seen worse on coins graded way higher. The eye appeal is truly stunning. Formerly NGC Cert. Number 121223002. PCGS # 7356. Sold 25 May 23, Lot # 21 - $1 1921 HGH RLIEF PEACE NGC MS65 CAC GOLD GEN 2.1, Price Realized: 29,375.00 USD, Legend Rare Coin Auctions.
GC $18,910.13, 25 June 2023 - This is a lovely and conditionally rare example of what many collectors consider to be the most beautiful design ever used on a regular issue U.S. Mint silver dollar. Fully struck with softly frosted luster, both sides are further enhanced by delicate toning in iridescent gold and, at the borders, powder blue. Remarkably well preserved for a Peace dollar of any issue, and supremely attractive in all regards. Previously sold for $7500 at Stack's Bowers June Showcase Auction, Lot 3136. The Peace dollar as a type is much rarer than its Morgan dollar predecessor of 1878 to 1921 in Superb Gem Uncirculated. Not only were far fewer Peace dollars produced, but poor striking quality, inferior luster and/or heavily abraded surfaces confine most Mint State survivors to lower grades through MS-65. Here, then, is a significant piece for the quality conscious bidder - a coin that would make an impressive addition to a high grade type set or specialized Peace dollar collection. PCGS Population: 29; with a single MS-68 finer. PCGS# 7365. NGC ID: 257L.
