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1795 Flowing Hair Dollar, VF25, Collectible B-5, BB-27, R.1, Three Leaves Example, Bowers Die State II. The line from the tip of the left stem travels toward the rim. This obverse, featuring the diagnostic raised bar behind the hair curls, was only used to strike BB-27 dollars. Comparable representatives are often found in collectors' type sets given the relative collectability of the variety and the desirability of the Flowing Hair type. This example retains crisp detail on the stars, legends, and most of the dentilation. Rich violet-gray patina includes glints of iridescent blue and green. Smooth with superficial wisps and a couple of tiny ticks near the eye and chin.
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.
Brilliant apart from a few speckles of vivid peripheral toning, this boldly struck, highly lustrous example is sure to have no difficulty finding its way into a Mint State type set. Almost certainly from the Treasury Department silver dollar releases of 1962 to 1964, which source yielded up to three 1,000-coin bags of Uncirculated examples of the 1859-O. Along with the 1860-O, also widely represented in the Treasury Department releases, this is the most plentiful issue of the No Motto Liberty Seated design type in Mint State.
1881 Trade Dollar, PR67 Deep Cameo PCGS. Ex: Simpson. Beautifully Toned, Tied for Finest at PCGS. The 1881 Trade dollar was only struck in proof format, to the extent of 960 pieces. This is a well-made issue, often showing sharp strikes and strong contrast, and therefore it is popular as a type coin. Nonetheless, the date is conditionally rare in grades finer than the Gem level, and Superb Gems are almost never seen, regardless of the degree of cameo contrast. Eye appeal abounds, with stark contrast on each side warmed by golden interior toning. Vivid violet and blue border hues add to the appeal. Population: 2 in 67 Deep Cameo, 0 finer (11/25). Ex: US Coins Signature (Heritage, 2/2021), lot 3073.(Registry values: N7079).
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.
1976-S $1 Clad, Type Two, PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. A technically perfect specimen of the popular Type Two issue, with slender letters in the reverse legend. This coin exhibits razor-sharp design elements and deeply reflective fields that contrast profoundly with the frosty devices. Population: 25 in 70 Deep Cameo (8/17).(Registry values: N1793)
