Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 28

Pre-Long Beach Coin Auction

U.S. Morgan Dollars 1887-1893

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1948		1886-S Morgan Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64 and PCGS MS-63. Each is totally white. Lot of 2 coins (PCGS # 7170) . Estimated Value $750 - 800. View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $891
Lot 1949		Morgan Dollar. 1887. PCGS graded Proof 62 PQ. A film of light platinum grey tone covers the surfaces on both sides. A total of 710 proofs were made (PCGS # 7322) . Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,323
Lot 1950		1887 Morgan Dollar. PCGS graded MS-66 and PCGS MS-65. Each is a white gem example. Lot of 2 coins (PCGS # 7172) . Estimated Value $400 - 450. View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $299
Lot 1951		1887-S Morgan Dollar. . Vam 2. PCGS graded MS-64 Deep Mirror Prooflike. A glittering untoned example and quite scarce in this state of preservation. PCGS reports 34 in this grade with only 1 higher in MS-65 DMPL (PCGS # 97181) . Estimated Value $1,800 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,450
Lot 1952		1887-S Morgan Dollar. NGC graded MS-64 Prooflike. Intense reflectivity is emboldened by whispers of champagne, violet and magenta hues. A faint wipe is noted in the left obverse field. The overall eye appeal of this specimen is very close to gem and the delicate prooflike nature is finer than seen on most. This is one of the finer 1887-S dollars in PL that we have seen in quite some time. A conditionally rare coin in this state, NGC having graded only 10 in MS-64 PL with a MS-64 "Star" PL example as the finest. Estimated Value $700 - 800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,840
Lot 1953		1887-S Morgan Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64. Chrome surfaces with subtle golden peripheral toning. Fully struck and very close to gem quality. An example that has hints of cameo due to the frosted devices (PCGS # 7180) . Estimated Value $400 - 450. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $575
Lot 1954		1887-S Morgan Dollar. Each from the Redfield Collection, in Paramount's red slab holder and graded MS-65. Our grade is MS-63. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $400 - 450. From Paramount International Coin Corp. View details	Realized $748
Lot 1955		1888 Morgan Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 64 Cameo. Deep, watery fields are highly reflective and soothing. While Liberty's cheek has luster definitive of the gem grade, there the remnants of a light wipe on the cheek. The devices and fields are bright white with light golden toning near the rims. A very good candidate for someone seeking a proof Morgan for a type set as this piece is correctly attributed as cameo and choice for the grade. PCGS has graded 14 in PR-64CAM with only 2 in PR-65CAM (PCGS # 87323) . Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,450
Lot 1956		A Lot of "P" Mint Dollars All PCGS Graded In Old Green Holders. Consists of the following: 1888 MS64, 1889 MS62 and 1892 MS63. All are housed in old PCGS green label, fat letter holders. Lot of 3 coins (PCGS # 7182) . Estimated Value $325 - 350. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $604
Lot 1957		1888-O Morgan Dollar. PCGS graded MS-66. For the 1888-O Morgan dollar, this is as nice as they get. A radiant superb gem with a pristine cheek, thick luster and lots of eye appeal. PCGS has never graded an example finer than MS-66. PCGS population of 101 in MS-66 (PCGS # 7184) . Estimated Value $2,200 - 2,400. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1958		1888-O Morgan Dollar. PCGS graded MS-65 Deep Mirror Prooflike PQ. A magnificent specimen with full blazing mirror surfaces against frosty devices. The cheek of Liberty is quite clean thus our Premium Quality designation. Population of 62 with 4 reported higher by a point (PCGS # 97185) . Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,725
Lot 1959		1888-S Morgan Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64 PQ. A lovely white gem example with a nice satin finish. Delicate raised die lines exist on the lower left obverse and reverse and confirm the pristine condition of this example (PCGS # 7186) . Estimated Value $500 - 550. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,840
Lot 1960		Morgan Dollar. 1889. PCGS graded Proof 61. A brilliant example with light hairlines throughout. A total of 811 proofs made (PCGS # 7324) . Estimated Value $600 - 650. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,323
Lot 1961		1889 Morgan Dollar. Mint State 60 to Mint State 63. Lot of 21 coins. Estimated Value $400 - 440. View details	Realized $426
Lot 1962		Key Date 1889-CC Morgan Dollar. NGC graded MS-65. A stunning white example in Condition Census quality for the issue. Completely frosty with uninterrupted luster across pristine cheek and neck definition. Well struck with the slightest weakness noted only above the ear. A delicate die crack extends from the 1 in the date through the stars and ending at the U in PLURIBUS. A fraction of a reed mark exists under the lowest arrowhead and is mentioned only as a means of identification for future pedigree research. A key date of the Morgan Dollar series, the 1889-CC had a mintage of only 350,000 pieces. When the large hoard of GSA dollars was released, amazingly only a single 1889-CC was found, further supporting this issues role as the "King" of Carson City dollars. While AU examples are in the market at a price, truly uncirculated near-gem and gem examples are basically unheard of. Any collector putting together a Condition Census collection of Morgans will have to locate an 1889-CC at some point. That opportunity, while very rare, is offered now with the presentation of one of the finest 1889-CC examples to exist. NGC population of 4 with a single MS-67 as the finest. Estimated Value $175,000 - 200,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1963		Popular 1889-CC Morgan Dollar. PCGS graded MS-61 PQ. An untoned and refreshingly original specimen with semi-reflective fields. Liberty's device retains some frost and the cheek definition is of much higher quality than the assigned grade of MS-61. There is a diagonal depression to the lower right of the eye which at first glance could be a scratch but on closer inspection appears to be a mint made planchet flaw. Some typical scuffs exist in the lower left obverse field. The entire mood of the obverse is that of a choice uncirculated example. Reverse quality is several points higher than the current grade and is characterized by satiny surfaces and a deeply frosted eagle. Light golden toning is found near the bow and accompanying leaves but the overall appearance of the reverse is blast white. The fields are semi-reflective and the entire reverse has the appearance of a near-gem example. The 1889-CC is the "key" date of the Morgan Dollar Series and an insatiable level of demand year -in and year-out continues to propel the value of this issue upwards. Only 350,000 1889-CC dollars were produced and the status of this coin is known to every collector and numismatist. Do not miss out on the chance to purchase a fresh and extremely choice example of this famous rarity! Housed in an old PCGS green label, fat letter holder. PCGS has graded 46 in MS-61 with 178 finer (PCGS # 7190) . Estimated Value $15,000 - 17,000. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $19,550
Lot 1964		1889-CC Morgan Dollar. PCGS graded AU-58. Well struck with a mixture of semi-prooflike and frosty mint luster that is mostly intact. Liberty's cheek detail is outstanding for an AU example and we note that luster rolls across the entire surface of the cheek with no signs of friction. A small portion of a reed mark is under the eye and another near the chin. A pleasing high grade example of the "King of Carson City Dollars" that is very close to full Mint State. PCGS population of 168 in this grades. Estimated Value $9,000 - 10,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $10,925
Lot 1965		1889-CC Morgan Dollar. NGC graded AU-58. A sharp and above average example of this "key date" Morgan dollar that borders on the uncirculated condition. Soft, subtle gray surfaces possess light to medium hairlines quickly forgotten about as reflectivity jumps out of the fields. Two reed marks are present on the neck of Liberty and there is a tick on the chin. Anyone who has seen a fair number of 1889-CC's will appreciate the fullness of the cheek and neck, as they are very close to uncirculated in condition. Only 350,000 silver dollars were produced at the Carson City mint in 1889 and this is the rarest, and most popular, Carson City issue. NGC population of 110 in AU-58. Estimated Value $8,000 - 9,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1966		1889-CC Morgan Dollar. PCGS graded EF-45. Nice and bold with the friction evenly spread. Free from noticeable nicks, scratches and rim marks. A very pleasing high quality coin for the grade. Popular key date Carson City Morgan dollar (PCGS # 7190) . Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,450
Lot 1967		1889-CC Morgan Dollar. EF-40. Cleaned years ago. A popular coin and in a popular grade. Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,750. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,725
Lot 1968		1889-CC Morgan Dollar. PCGS graded Fine-15. A hugely popular key-date issue from Carson City. Nice even wear with a reddish patina in the protected areas (PCGS # 7190) . Estimated Value $650 - 700. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $834
Lot 1969		1889-CC Morgan Dollar. PCGS graded VG-10. The classic key-date Morgan Dollar from Carson City. There is a long line of collectors waiting for this issue at every grade level and we are sure those seeking a circulated example will appreciate the present example. Complete detail and no harsh nicks, scratches or rim dings (PCGS # 7190) . Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $604
Lot 1970		1889-CC Morgan Dollar. PCGS graded VG-8. A classic "key date" from the Carson City Mint. The wear is even on both obverse and reverse. The only random marks are two old scratches under the eagle's right wing. All details are still plainly visible. In places, the rims have worn down to the level of the fields. Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $489
Lot 1971		1889-CC Morgan Dollar. Good-5. A satisfying circulated example of this key date of the Morgan Dollar series. Detail more reminiscent of the Fine category but a few tiny rim nicks at 5:00 and 8:00 on the obverse. Estimated Value $400 - 440. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $546
Lot 1972		1889-O Morgan Dollar. PCGS graded MS-63 PQ. Intensely lustrous and flashy. Pure white and housed in an old PCGS green label holder (PCGS # 7192) . Estimated Value $350 - 400. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $380
Lot 1973		1890 Morgan Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 61 PQ. A brilliant white proof example with nice cameo effect. A total of only 590 proofs were made making this date the lowest mintage of all the Morgan proofs with the exception of the 1878 (PCGS # 7325) . Estimated Value $650 - 700. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,150
Lot 1974		1890-CC Morgan Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64. Well struck with delicate pastel toning on both sides (PCGS # 7198) . Estimated Value $1,300 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,783
Lot 1975		1890-CC Morgan Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64. A well struck frosty white example (PCGS # 7198) . Estimated Value $1,300 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,898
Lot 1976		1890-CC Morgan Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64. A white, frosty and lustrous obverse with minimal ticks on the neck and cheek. The reverse has a touch of darker golden toning in the lettering. After producing only 350,000 dollars in 1889, the Carson City Mint stepped up production in 1890, producing just over 2.3 million silver dollars. True gem survivors are conditional rarities and a choice near-gem example like this is very desirable. Estimated Value $1,300 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,070
Lot 1977		1890-CC Morgan Dollar. PCGS graded MS-63. A crisp and satiny example. Only the faintest of scuffs on the cheek and chin are noted. Estimated Value $475 - 525. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $920
Lot 1978		1890-CC Morgan Dollar. PCGS graded MS-62 PQ. Well struck, white and semi-prooflike. Housed in an old PCGS green label, fat letter holder and very choice for the grade (PCGS # 7198) . Estimated Value $325 - 375. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $489
Lot 1979		Finest Known 1890-CC Tailbar PCGSMS64 DMPL! . VAM-4. PCGS graded MS-64 Deep Mirror Prooflike. A Top 100 VAM variety and in its present condition, one of the rarest VAM varieties we have handled in some time. In the MS64 condition alone, the 1890-CC "Tailbar" was described as Rarity-7 by Fey and Oxam (1996) in their classic work on VAM varieties. In Deep Mirror Prooflike condition, this dramatic Morgan dollar variety is one of only 4 specimens graded total by PCGS. In fact, this specimen is the finest known 1890-CC DMPL Tailbar example ever graded by PCGS. A quick glance at the contrast and quality of the surfaces will confirm the grade given by PCGS. Making this specimen even more appealing is a crisp luster that rolls over the reflective fields. Only some light scattered abrasions are noted in the fields, common for highly reflective surfaces. The variety is quickly identified by a frosty, raised bar connecting the bottom feathers of the arrows to the leaves underneath. The 1890-CC Tailbar silver dollar seldom appears in a grade this high and in the DMPL condition, this offering is much more substantial than our conservative estimate would imply. All VAM 100 specialists and Morgan dollar specialists should pay special attention to this offering! PCGS population of 1 in MS-64 DMPL with none finer. Only 4 have been graded total for the DMPL designation (PCGS # 987199) . Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $23,000
Lot 1980		1890-O Morgan Dollar. PCGS graded MS-66. Unusually well struck, this outstanding frosty white mint gem has immaculate surfaces thorough. This example is the finest we have handled and certainly ranks among the finest known. PCGS reports only 17 graded this high with none rated better. If you are building a Registry Set of dollars, here is the coin for you! (PCGS # 7200) . Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $6,900
Lot 1981		1891 Morgan Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64. A shimmering and blast white example. Frosty and well struck. Housed in an old PCGS green label, fat letter holder (PCGS # 7204) . Estimated Value $350 - 400. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $575
Lot 1982		1891-CC Morgan Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64. Full blazing white luster and mint frost grace this popular VAM variety (VAM-3). Frequently referred to as the "Spitting Eagle" variety due to a small raised die lump just below the tip of the eagle's mouth. The surfaces display a degree of fine granularity and the recessed areas of the devices are shimmering with frost (PCGS # 7206) . Estimated Value $700 - 750. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,208
Lot 1983		1891-CC Morgan Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64. Bright and frosty with a touch of light golden tone on the upper obverse border (PCGS # 7206) . Estimated Value $700 - 750. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,208
Lot 1984		1891-CC Morgan Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64. A very choice sparkling white mint specimen (PCGS # 7206) . Estimated Value $700 - 750. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,150
Lot 1985		1891-CC Morgan Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64. A blast white obverse paired with a white and champagne reverse. Just a few too many ticks on the cheek and neck keep this example from the gem level. Well struck, lustrous and appealing (PCGS # 7206) . Estimated Value $700 - 750. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,150
Lot 1986		1891-CC Morgan Dollar. PCGS graded MS-63 PQ. Bright white and frosty with a well struck obverse and reverse. The fields are semi-reflective and the entire coin is very choice for the grade. Housed in an old PCGS green label, fat letter holder (PCGS # 7206) . Estimated Value $550 - 650. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $748
Lot 1987		1891-O Morgan Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64 PQ. Very boldly struck and pure white. Housed in an old PCGS green label, fat letter holder (PCGS # 7208) . Estimated Value $600 - 700. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,783
Lot 1988		1891-O Morgan Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64. Pure white surfaces with thick, uninterrupted luster. Some strike weakness is noted in the hair of Liberty and breast of the eagle. PCGS population of 845 in MS-64 with only 50 in MS-65 as the finest. Estimated Value $500 - 525. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1989		1892 Morgan Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 62 Cameo. A white proof Morgan dollar with strongly reflective fields. Moderate hairlines and a single shallow scratch vertically across the face are the grade determining factors. Nice eye appeal and flashy in appearance (PCGS # 87327) . Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,380
Lot 1990		1892 Morgan Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64 PQ. Well struck and satiny white with a remarkably clean cheek on Liberty. This beauty is deserving of our Premium Quality designation (PCGS # 7212) . Estimated Value $550 - 600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $978
Lot 1991		1892-CC Morgan Dollar. NGC graded MS-65. A sparkling white satiny mint gem with a touch of delicate violet about the rims on both sides. The population reports 108 in this grade with 1 in MS-65 star, 1- in MS-66 and 1 in MS-67. In an old green holder. Estimated Value $4,500 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $9,488
Lot 1992		1892-CC Morgan Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64. Wholly white and lustrous. Liberty's cheek and neck are void of most marks and this example looks decisively choice for the grade. Relatively common in the near-gem grade but a large drop off in surviving population occurs at the gem level (PCGS # 7214) . Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,795
Lot 1993		1892-CC Morgan Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64. A brilliant white mint state example with one surface scratch on the cheek and some lighter chatter marks on the neck (PCGS # 7214) . Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,760
Lot 1994		1892-CC Morgan Dollar. PCGS graded MS-63. A brilliant white example with original mint frost and slightly reflective fields. Very minimal amount of abrasions and seems choice for the grade. Someone looking for an affordable, high quality example of an 1892 Carson City dollar would do well to acquire this piece (PCGS # 7214) . Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,415
Lot 1995		1892-CC Morgan Dollar. PCGS graded EF-40. Even, old gray surfaces with light hairlines. A few scattered old nicks but no serious marks to mention. A better date Morgan (PCGS # 7214) . Estimated Value $325 - 350. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $403
Lot 1996		1892-O Morgan Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64. A white and frosty example of an issue that rarely is found in gem condition. The strike is above average for an 1892-O. Housed in an old PCGS green label holder (PCGS # 7216) . Estimated Value $475 - 525. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,438
Lot 1997		1892-S Morgan Dollar. PCGS graded AU-55. A soft white example of a popular "semi-key" to "key"date from this series. While lower AU examples can be found with some degree of regularity, choice AU and mint state examples are very scarce to rare. In fact, with Quarterly bid in MS60 at $26,000, a pleasing and problem free AU seems to be the logical choice. The specimen presented here is solid for the grade, well struck and has AU-58 flash with AU-55 hairlines on the obverse. PCGS has graded 122 in AU-55 (PCGS # 7218) . Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $4,025

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