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Sale 36
Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction
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Lot 3181 |
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1895-O Morgan Dollar. NGC graded MS-61 Prooflike. Well struck. Lightly toned with lots of flash. Pop 1; 1 better in 63 PL. Nearly unobtainable in strictly Uncirculated condition, the 1895-O is one of the few dates in the Morgan dollar series that approximates the rarity in Mint State of the celebrated 1892-S and 1893-S. All the basic conditions for an good-looking, high grade dollar seem to have united against the 1895-O. This well struck specimen in MS61 shows ample luster, a few surface abrasions, and a better than average strike. It is a brilliant coin, mainly untoned, and has a satiny, metallic sheen over both sides. The best part about it is the fact the devices are so well struck, with only the faintest weakness evident over the ear of Liberty, while the eagle's breast feathers are nicely defined. A definite pick for the loyal collector of Morgan silver dollars who isn't afraid to shy away from an expensive rarity (PCGS # 7237) .
Estimated Value $20,000 - 24,000.
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Lot 3182 |
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1896-O Morgan Dollar. PCGS graded MS-63 PQ. Nice bold strike with clean surfaces for the grade, and only marginal soft detail at the hair curl above the ear. Untoned and very underrated, with rarity skyrocketing as the grade increases above this level of MS63. Pop 232; 20 in 64; 1 in 65; 2 in 66. (PCGS # 7242) .
Estimated Value $6,000 - 7,000.
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Lot 3183 |
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1897 Morgan Dollar. NGC graded Proof 65 Cameo. Well struck and fully white. Only 731 proofs minted. By far the most visually fascinating feature of this coin is its deep fresh glittery surfaces. Full swirling luster on both sides, in fact, almost "watery" in the way it ripples the light. That this is a strongly struck example goes without question, with excellent detail to all the important, amply frosted high points. Where sometimes you'll see the add on "with the possible exception of these regions (standard for the issue)", we are thrilled to say that no such add on is require, the coin is bold, without scuffs in the frosted cheek, and strictly, decidedly Gem quality. Pop 4; 26 finer. (PCGS # 7332) .
Estimated Value $4,500 - 5,000.
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$6,325 |
Lot 3184 |
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1897 Morgan Dollar. NGC graded Proof 65. Well struck and white. This coin has a nice cameo effect. Only 731 proofs minted. The fully brilliant example we now present bidders beats (from a technical angle) practically all of the higher end Proofs that have passed through the various grading services. Full, bold transfer from the die to planchet seen in the main devices. After so many nondescript Proofs in the marketplace with their frigid appearance, it is nice to be able to offer a lively, exuberant gem like this. Pop 21; 40 finer in proof at NGC. (PCGS # 7332) .
Estimated Value $3,400 - 3,600.
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$3,680 |
Lot 3185 |
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1897-O Morgan Dollar. PCGS graded MS-63. Nice white example. Pop 214; 27 in 64; 6 in 65; 5 in 66; 2 in 67. A glossy coin and a frosty one at that of this elusive O-mint by any benchmark. What's more, this has an engaging display of silvery iridescence that soar across the lustrous choice surfaces. The strike is strong for the date, with just a touch of fusing in the topmost hair waves at Liberty's ear. For its part, the eagle shows extensive detail throughout the wing, neck and tail feathers along with the leaves in the wreath, and there is only a touch of flatness in the central chest detail (PCGS # 7248) .
Estimated Value $3,600 - 4,000.
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$4,600 |
Lot 3186 |
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1897-O Morgan Dollar. NGC graded MS-62. Scarce date in Mint State. Sparkling choice brilliance and satiny mint luster characterize the surfaces and give the viewer an immediate and lasting impression of the quality one seldom sees on this difficult O-mint dollar. Pop 285; 184 finer. (PCGS # 7248) .
Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000.
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$2,415 |
Lot 3187 |
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1900-O/CC Morgan Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64. Blast white. We note one minor mark on the cheek. Swirls of silvery cartwheel luster with richer texture than average for a 1900 Morgan (PCGS # 7268) .
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200.
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$1,150 |
Lot 3188 |
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1901 Morgan Dollar. NGC graded Proof 65 Cameo. Fully white and a nice strike. A popular date as the mint state example is very rare. A radiant example, fully struck with bright silver color that rises and falls in an almost rhythmic display from the sleek mirrors. It is easy to see this piece was delivered a hard blow by the dies, or as some researchers believe, the dies were nearly new and carefully set in the equipment to impart the requisite force to the cameo frosted devices, and which imparted their sharpness to the struck planchet leaving behind this impressive looking result! If it comes to you like a flash that 1901 is no ordinary coin, then be reminded this year's circulation strikes are all rare in high mint state grades. That is one reason why collectors turn to the few Proofs to satisfy their requirements. Only 813 proofs minted. Pop 5; 6 finer at NGC. (PCGS # 7336) .
Estimated Value $5,500 - 6,500.
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$8,050 |
Lot 3189 |
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1902 Morgan Dollar. Proof 61. Light blue and grey toning. A sharply struck Proof that has pleasing mirror-smooth originality in the fields. Only 777 proofs minted.
Estimated Value $750 - 800.
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$1,438 |
Lot 3190 |
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1904 Morgan Dollar. NGC graded Proof 65. Well struck and fully white. Cascading bright silver-white somersaulting mirror freshness radiates on both sides of this cleanly untoned example. There is a nice contrast of frost on the well struck devices. And on the devices, clockwork precision seen in the centers as well as the main components of the design, leaving nothing to the imagination other than "could I possibly be the lucky bidder when the auctioneer calls out the end of bidding?" For certain it is that the owner of this piece will never have to worry about shaking off the cursed yoke of uncertainty that holds many lesser Morgan Proofs down. The coin is virtually hairline free, has hours of enjoyment packed into its circular frame, and shows not sign of lack of interest from collectors, now or in the future. Only 650 proofs minted. Pop 31; 57 finer (PCGS # 7339) .
Everyone knows that 1903 was the year the Wright Brothers flew the first heavier than air powered airplane in a grand flight lasting of 59 seconds. But what followed? Few have the curiosity to ask, but we won't flinch. The 1903 airplane's main problems were pitch instability and an overly sensitive elevator, according to one historian. To deal with the instability, the Wrights added weight to the front of their 1904 Flyer to shift the center of gravity forward. They also moved the elevator farther ahead of the wings, which dampened the control response and made the aircraft easier to fly. The Wrights did not match their 59-second flight of 1903 until the 49th flight of their 1904 airplane. On October 20, 1904, the Wrights finally flew their first complete circle. The flight lasted 1 minute, 36 seconds and covered 4,080 feet, somewhat shy of one mile.
Estimated Value $4,000 - 4,500.
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Lot 3191 |
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1923 Peace Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64. Wonderful rainbow toning on the obverse. Swirls of silvery cartwheel luster with richer texture than average for a 1923 underlie this amazing kaleidoscope of color. Seldom seen this pretty (PCGS # 7360) .
Estimated Value $500 - 700.
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$1,323 |
Lot 3192 |
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1923 Peace Dollar. PCGS graded MS-66. Blast white. A remarkable coin that emits eye-catching silver color, smooth with a nice matte-like or satin quality to it, with few marks and no problems for the skeptic to find (PCGS # 7360) .
Estimated Value $500 - 550.
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$518 |
Lot 3193 |
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1928-S Peace Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64 PQ. Nice fresh example. Unsurpassable in terms of brilliance, with choice surface preservation, both sides are thickly frosted and essentially tone-free. The strike is strong for the date, with just a touch of softness on the central part of the hair and on the eagle's wing where it crosses the legs. Pop 1216; 36 in 65; 1 in 66. (PCGS # 7374) .
Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000.
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$1,610 |
Lot 3194 |
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1928-S Peace Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64 PQ. First generation holder. Attractive original coin. Brilliant and refreshingly clean for this issue, with flickering luster in the fields and moon-white frosted devices. The fields are silvery, almost devoid of toning, and satin with much eye-appeal. There is a single small toned spot in the rays above Liberty's forehead. Typical for the 1928-S issue, there is a slight deviation from the otherwise sharp relief seen, mainly in the centers of the coin where the design failed to completely fill the dies, but this specimen shows much better detail than average, and one reason we chose to PQ it. (Note: a scratch on the plastic holder appears on the photograph to be a streak at Liberty's face.) (PCGS # 7374) .
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,400.
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$2,185 |
Lot 3195 |
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1934-S Peace Dollar. ICG graded MS-63. Well struck and lightly toned on the obverse. Popular key date. A tiny mark or two on the cheek. Warm golden gray surfaces exhibit choice luster and a satiny, matte-like appearance. With mintage just over 1 million for 1934-S, a scarce issue in Mint condition.
Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,400.
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$2,070 |
Lot 3196 |
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1974-S Eisenhower Dollar. Silver clad. PCGS graded Proof 68 Cameo. Lovely intense toning on both sides with strong cameo relief portrait of Eisenhower. Pop 92; 134 in 69 Cam. (PCGS # 87433) .
This dollar design honors both President Dwight David Eisenhower and the first landing of man on the moon. It is the work of Chief Engraver Frank Gasparro, whose initials are on the truncation and below the eagle. All Proofs were struck in San Francisco and carry the S mintmark on the obverse.
Estimated Value $500 - 650.
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$1,080 |
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