Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 26

Pre-Long Beach Coin Auction

Morgan Dollars

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1111		Morgan Dollar. 1892. PCGS graded MS-63. A frosty white example (PCGS # 7212) . Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $311
Lot 1112		Morgan Dollar. 1892-S. PCGS graded AU-55. A popular key date that is often overlooked in nice AU and is quite a bargain at the present grade level. Nice AU58 luster rolls across a well struck 1892-S that still has original mint frost. Light hairlines exist in the fields and some original magenta toning has started to appear in the obverse periphery. No serious marks or scratches can be found and the strike definition of the curl above the ear is slightly soft but above average. Key dates in the Morgan Dollar series have experienced a huge surge in demand in today's coin market. While 1889-CC's and 1893-S's get more attention than the 1892-S, the 1892-S (more often seen in VF or low XF) is a legitimate rarity in choice AU and a full fledged Classic in mint state. Currnet Monthly greysheet bid in AU50 is $1,300 and in MS60 it is $24,500! Comparing the 1892-S against other well known "keys" of this series will support the notion that this date is seriously undervalued. The quality conscious and value driven collector or investor should give this lot seroius thought and bid accordingly (PCGS # 7218) . Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,680
Lot 1113		Morgan Dollar. 1893. PCGS graded Proof 62 PQ. A brilliant white proof specimen with some areas of tone just starting to reform. Only 792 proofs were made (PCGS # 7220) . Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,400. View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,725
Lot 1114		Morgan Dollar. 1893-CC. PCGS graded MS-64. A strong strike complements original surfaces on this final and elusive issue from Carson City. A mintage of only 677,000 was produced this year, a low figure that is larger only than the '80, '81, '85 and '89 Carson City issues. This coin boasts strong hair detail that has locked in original mint frost. Only the very slightest weakness of strike can be observed on the curl above the ear. A PQ example that has a gem reverse paired with a near gem obverse. Several small nicks exist on Liberty's device, most notably a horizontal tick on the bridge of the nose. Fantastic eye appeal and PCGS has graded only 7 specimens in MS65 (PCGS # 7222) . Estimated Value $8,000 - 10,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $11,500
Lot 1115		Morgan Dollar. 1893-CC. PCGS graded MS-63 PQ. A completely struck-up example and glittering with sparkling luster. Totally brilliant with a hint of natural light toning about the borders. Housed in an older PCGS green label holder (PCGS # 7222) . Estimated Value $4,500 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $6,900
Lot 1116		Morgan Dollar. 1894. PCGS graded Proof 60 PQ. Although just a "PR-60", this coin appears to have less marks and hairlines than one would expect. Probably dipped at one time, now some areas of slight discoloration have formed which probably resulted in this grade. This coin might improve if properly conserved. A popular date due to its rarity as a business strike. Only 972 proofs were made. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200. View details	Realized $1,898
Lot 1117		Morgan Dollar. 1894-O. NGC graded MS-64. Blazing white luster and clean fields. Cheek is above average in terms of lack of major marks. A frosty white example. Van Allen & Mallis commented on the 1894-O's tendency to come with rich luster and a weak strike and such is the case with this near gem example where strike weakness is present above the ear. Three short nicks on the breast of the eagle are the only marks on an otherwise gem reverse. One must consider this eye appealing specimen seriously as the only specimens finer than MS64's are 7 MS65 examples, costing a staggering amount more than the present coin. Estimated Value $4,500 - 5,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $6,038
Lot 1118		Morgan Dollar. 1895. PCGS graded Proof 62 PQ. A well struck and totally brilliant white proof example with nice cameo effect devices. Some scattered faint hairlines appear under magnification in the unprotected areas of the fields, none of which are too serious. An over all very pleasing example of the "King of Dollars" and qualifies as a Premium Quality example for the designated numerical grade. Always in great demand as this is the single most desirable of all Morgan dollars. PCGS reports a population of 71 pieces in this grade (PCGS # 7330) . Estimated Value $35,000 - 40,000. View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $43,700
Lot 1119		Morgan Dollar. 1895. PCGS graded Proof 62. This is the issue that every serious Morgan Dollar collector has to acquire at some point. Considered the "King of Morgan Dollars", the 1895 proof achieves almost cult status among the dollar collecting community, as well as the numismatic arena as a whole. The piece offered here is sure to receive attention from this aforementioned community as its' deep reflective fields and collectible grade make it a solid foundation for any collection. Delicate chalky toning over white surfaces. Liberty's cheek and face display only a few light scratches and faint hairlines. A short nick on the bridge of the nose is a good reference for future identification and pedigree research. Additionally, to the left of the S in PLURIBUS is a shallow patch of hairline scratches. On the reverse, another small patch of scratches to the left of U in UNITED. All devices still retain original mint frost and this example boasts great eye appeal. The 1895 proof has the lowest number of examples available for each respective grade than any other issue from the Morgan Dollar series. While superb gem examples might be a little more available than gem examples of another business strike issue, like an 1895-O, the chance to purchase a 1895 proof in any grade is a serious occurrence (PCGS # 7330) . Estimated Value $28,000 - 32,000. View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $39,100
Lot 1120		Morgan Dollar. 1895-O. PCGS graded MS-61. An impressively choice example of this key date to the Morgan Dollar Series! An undipped piece with thick, swirling luster. Finely granular fields have a few random abrasions but seem choice for the grade of MS61. A bit of soft lavender toning is settling into the borders, enhancing the originality of this coin even more. A thin vertical scratch exists at the back of the cheek. Strike is minimally weak above the ear and on the eagle's breast and we feel the strike is above average for this issue. Reverse quality is just as fine with uninterrupted surfaces and superb luster. Small patches of sky blue toning seen under each of the eagle's wings. A very frosty appearance with whispers of champagne and magenta toning. The New Orleans mint struck only 450,000 dollars in 1895 and survivors in true uncirculated condition are very rare! A seriously undervalued Morgan Dollar issue and one that has always been scarce and tough to find. We are sure this extremely solid example will end up in a fine collection. PCGS has graded 22 in MS61 with only 57 finer (PCGS # 7236) . Estimated Value $12,000 - 14,000. View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $14,950
Lot 1121		Morgan Dollar. 1895-O. PCGS graded AU-53. A choice white example with luster above par for the grade. Light hairlines but no distracting marks or scratches. A small scuff under the S of PLURIBUS. Soft and satiny luster. Many 1895-O Morgan dollars come with strike weakness, even UNC's, and this example has weakness above the ear and on the eagle's breast but the rest of the devices are strong. A very nice coin for the grade. Mintage of 450,000 (PCGS # 7236) . Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,323
Lot 1122		Morgan Dollar. 1896. PCGS graded Proof 60. Brilliant white with some obvious hairlines and light scuff marks on both sides. A total of 762 proofs were made (PCGS # 7331) . Estimated Value $600 - 650. View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,208
Lot 1123		Morgan Dollar. 1896. PCGS graded MS-66. A frosty untoned gem (PCGS # 7240) . Estimated Value $425 - 450. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $575
Lot 1124		Morgan Dollar. 1896. NGC graded MS-64. Warm russet and deep blue tones are the focal points for this choice Morgan dollar. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details	Realized $92
Lot 1125		Morgan Dollar. 1896-O. MS-60. Strictly uncirculated examples are quite elusive. This one specimen shows only minor hairlines. Estimated Value $750 - 850. View details	Realized $633
Lot 1126		Morgan Dollar. 1897. PCGS graded Proof 61 PQ. A glittering white proof example with fewer light hairlines as one would expect for a PR-61 grade. Only 731 proofs were made (PCGS # 7332) . Estimated Value $650 - 700. View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,150
Lot 1127		Morgan Dollar. 1897 (60 pcs). Brilliant Uncirculated. Three nice BU rolls. Lot of 60 coins. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,350. View details	Realized $1,380
Lot 1128		Morgan Dollar. 1897 (20 pcs). Brilliant Uncirculated. A decent BU roll. Lot of 20 coins. Estimated Value $425 - 450. View details	Realized $449
Lot 1129		Morgan Dollar. 1897-S. PCGS graded MS-64. Attractive original light sunset toning on both sides (PCGS # 7250) . Estimated Value $100 - 120. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $253
Lot 1130		Morgan Dollar. 1898. PCGS graded MS-66. A high quality gem with white surfaces and nice strike (PCGS # 7252) . Estimated Value $700 - 800. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,035
Lot 1131		Morgan Dollar. 1898, 1899-0 and 1904-0. MS-63 to MS-64. Each is a Prooflike or Deep Prooflike specimen. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details	Realized $127
Lot 1132		Morgan Dollar. 1898-S. PCGS graded MS-64. A totally white example and quite choice (PCGS # 7256) . Estimated Value $425 - 450. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $661
Lot 1133		Morgan Dollar. 1899 and 1901. MS-63 and AU-55 respecively. Two scarcer dates. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $400 - 450. View details	Realized $460
Lot 1134		Morgan Dollar. 1899-O. NGC graded MS-65. Vivid multi-color toning on the obverse. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details	Realized $173
Lot 1135		Morgan Dollar. 1899-O (2 pcs). PCGS graded MS-64. Both are nicely toned and each in an old green holder. Lot of 2 coins (PCGS # 7260) . Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1136		Morgan Dollar. 1899-S. PCGS graded MS-65. A splendid white gem. Pop of 271 with 79 in MS-66 and 7 in MS-67 (PCGS # 7262) . Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,400. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,610
Lot 1137		Morgan Dollar. 1899-S. PCGS graded MS-64 PQ. A very choice satiny mint example with a touch of light toning about the borders on both sides (PCGS # 7262) . Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $748
Lot 1138		Morgan Dollar. 1899-S. PCGS graded MS-64. Well struck and lustrous (PCGS # 7262) . Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $604
Lot 1139		Morgan Dollar. 1900. PCGS graded Proof 65 Deep Cameo PQ. A brilliant white proof gem Morgan with Deep Cameo contrast. Superb quality with metal flow seen in the periphery and extending into fields and fine radial luster over the entire coin. Cheek is almost perfect and there are only a few faint random hairlines in the fields. Mintage of 912 pieces and this is the only DCAM specimen in Proof 65 condition! Only 3 DCAM specimens have been graded finer at PCGS. A PQ coin that is definetely for the connoisseur and demanding collector (PCGS # 97335) . Estimated Value $7,000 - 8,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $8,338
Lot 1140		Morgan Dollar. 1900. PCGS graded Proof 62 PQ. A wonderful white proof example. Only 912 proofs were made. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200. View details	Realized $1,610
Lot 1141		Morgan Dollar. 1900-S. PCGS graded MS-65. A lustrous gem with original skin and a quality exceeding the appearance of many 65's. Neck and cheek condition are above average quality. No hairlines. Not a super scarce coin in MS65 but definetely scarce when this much eye appeal exists. Old green PCGS holder (PCGS # 7270) . Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,380
Lot 1142		Morgan Dollar. 1900-S. PCGS graded MS-63. Frosty and white (PCGS # 7270) . Estimated Value $250 - 280. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $322
Lot 1143		Morgan Dollar. 1901. PCGS graded Proof 61 PQ. Lightly toned. A popular date due to the scarcity of mint state examples. Only 813 proofs were made (PCGS # 7336) . Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,400. View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,725
Lot 1144		Morgan Dollar. 1901. AU-53. Light obverse marks on an otherwise white and lustrous example. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $546
Lot 1145		Morgan Dollar. 1901-O. PCGS graded MS-66. A lustrous and white well struck gem. Nice cheek quality and great eye appeal (PCGS # 7274) . Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,035
Lot 1146		Morgan Dollar. 1901-S. MS-63. Light lilac toning appears on the reverse. Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details	Realized $604
Lot 1147		Morgan Dollar. 1902. PCGS graded Proof 62 PQ. Light golden toning graces the surfaces on both sides. A total of 777 proofs were made (PCGS # 7337) . Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200. View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,323
Lot 1148		Morgan Dollar. 1902. PCGS graded MS-66. A strong white gem with vibrant and satiny luster that wants to ooze out of the holder (PCGS # 7278) . Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $978
Lot 1149		Morgan Dollar. 1902-S. PCGS graded MS-63. A choice untoned example (PCGS # 7282) . Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details and enlarged photo Check results on similar lots	Realized $460
Lot 1150		Morgan Dollar. 1903. PCGS graded Proof 62 PQ. A totally brilliant proof example with a touch of light toning about the borders. Only 755 proofs were made (PCGS # 7338) . Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200. View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,380
Lot 1151		Morgan Dollar. 1903-O. PCGS graded MS-66. Bright white and lustrous. Nice gem (PCGS # 7286) . Estimated Value $650 - 700. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $805
Lot 1152		Morgan Dollar. 1903-O. PCGS graded MS-65. Another blast white gem housed in an older green label holder (PCGS # 7286) . Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $690
Lot 1153		Morgan Dollar. 1903-O. PCGS graded MS-64. Well struck, satiny and totally white (PCGS # 7286) . Estimated Value $325 - 350. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $391
Lot 1154		Morgan Dollar. 1904. PCGS graded Proof 62 PQ. Impressive lilac and natural golden toning. Only 650 proofs were struck (PCGS # 7339) . Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200. View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,668
Lot 1155		Morgan Dollar. 1904. PCGS graded MS-63. A brilliant untoned example (PCGS # 7290) . Estimated Value $160 - 190. View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $207
Lot 1156		Morgan Dollar. 1904-O. PCGS graded MS-66 Prooflike. A snow white gem. Estimated Value $400 - 450. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $575
Lot 1157		Morgan Dollar. 1921. Zerbe. PCGS graded Proof 65. A soothing and lustrous example of the "Zerbe" proof. Dark golden and gray toning over semi-reflective fields. Liberty's cheek is nearly flawless and very lustrous. The eagle's breast was spared any nicks or scratches and the reverse fields are a bit more reflective than those of the obverse. Frosty devices and the typically seen small spot of strike weakness seen on the wreath just to the right of the bow. A beautfiul gem rarity! PCGS has graded only 16 in this grade with ony 7 in PR66 as the finest. After seventeen years of no proof production of Morgan Dollars at the Philadelphia Mint, Farran Zerbe put his request to George T. Morgan that proofs be made to his benefit. The result was the production of what numismatists now classify as two types of proof issues. The "Zerbe" proofs are characterized by a crossbreed of proof and proof-like qualities where proof-like fields and gem uncirculated luster mix with square dentils and other decidedly proof features. The "Chapman" proofs were struck from different dies and display fully reflective and brilliant fields. Additionally, the "Chapman" proofs are much more scarce than the "Zerbe" proofs (PCGS # 7341) . Estimated Value $8,000 - 10,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $11,500
Lot 1158		Morgan Dollar. 1921-S. PCGS graded MS-65. A frosty white gem (PCGS # 7300) . Estimated Value $825 - 900. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $891
Lot 1159		A Lot of Uncirculated Morgan Dollars. 1878-1904-0. The grades range from MS-60 to MS-64. A nice lot with some lovely toned examples. Careful study is highly recommended. Lot of 124 coins. Estimated Value $1,700 - 2,000. View details	Realized $3,220
Lot 1160		A Lot of "CC" Mint Dollars. Consists of: 1882-CC (2 pcs); 1883-CC; 1884-CC; 1885-CC. Each Mint State 60 to Mint State 60 plus. Lot of 5 coins. Estimated Value $650 - 700. View details	Realized $1,150

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