Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 57

Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction

Morgan Dollar 1886-

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1312		1886 Morgan Dollar. PCGS graded MS-66. A touch of toning can be seen about the borders of this handsome frosted Gem. Notice Liberty's smooth, almost blemish-free cheek (PCGS # 7166) . Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $230
Lot 1313		1886-O Morgan Dollar. PCGS graded MS-62. A minuscule hint of toning is evident on the otherwise satiny white surfaces. The common O-mint dates of 1883-O to 1885-O quickly gave way to this very scarce and elusive 1886-O issue. For some reason now unexplained, very few rolls were saved this year. Collectors need to work hard to find an acceptable BU specimen (PCGS # 7168) . Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,100. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,093
Lot 1314		1886-S over S. Top 100. Vam-2. NGC graded MS-63 Deep Mirror Prooflike. A touch of natural violet tone surrounds the borders. A brilliant, lustrous, and '86-S. Nothing intermittent about the prooflike fields, everyone can see this coin flashing in the distance. It's gleam is like an effervescent silvery moonbeam that has burst suddenly into view, with delicate contrast from the frosty devices. Pop 2; none better. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,300. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1315		1886-S Morgan Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64. A frosty near gem Morgan. Untoned and well struck with "hard white" frostiness everywhere (PCGS # 7170) . Estimated Value $550 - 600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $633
Lot 1316		1886-S Morgan Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64. Lovely natural toning on both sides. An exciting example of a relatively scarce, low mintage S-mint, this marvelous coin displaying sharp cartwheel luster under the color (PCGS # 7170) . Estimated Value $550 - 600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $604
Lot 1317		1888 Morgan Dollar. NGC graded MS-66. Predominantly untoned. A lovely sparkling Gem Morgan packed to the rafters with luster. Pop 656; 56 finer, 12 in 66 Star, 42 in 67, 1 in 67 Star, 1 in 68 (PCGS # 7182) . Estimated Value $350 - 375. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $426
Lot 1318		1889-CC Morgan Dollar. NGC graded MS-61. Untoned. A popular key date, one of only 350,000 minted. Silver dollar issuance terminated in 1885 but began again in 1889 at the Carson City office creating a three-year hiatus when there were no CC dollars made. Some point to a few irregularities that had popped up which caused the Treasury Department to close the Mint while an inquiry was made. Others to the installation of a Democratic administration overseen by Grover Cleveland whose budget-cutting included the Carson mint. In 1885, Cleveland entered office. In 1885, the Democrat-led administration cut funding to the Carson Mint. In 1889, Cleveland left office. In 1889, a Republican administration returned to power. In 1889, the Mint received new funding. Coincidence? Upon reopening, there was only time to strike 350,000 silver dollars before the next calendar year began, as mentioned above. Hence, this date's infrequent appearance at auction, especially in Mint State condition. The '89-CC is always included among the top five key dates in the series in Mint condition. It is the undisputed leader among Uncirculated Carson City Morgan dollars. This attractive MS61 coin is nicely brilliant, without toning, and has a characteristic slightly reflective sheen in the fields. The strike full on the obverse while the breast feathers of the eagle are sharp, both encouragements for a collector looking to bid. The obverse has a few wispy, well scattered hairlines and marks in the field but nothing out of the ordinary, with almost no disturbance on the reverse (PCGS # 7190) . Estimated Value $12,000 - 13,000. Ex: El Cortez Casino. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $19,665
Lot 1319		1889-CC Morgan Dollar. NGC graded AU-55. Only 300,000 minted of which 25,850 are estimated to have survived. A popular key date. A strikingly attractive coin of the optimum collector quality for this actively sought design. Price is always a consideration when it comes to the rare date Morgans like this. We are pleased to report extensive luster blends effortlessly with pale silver-gray highlights on the spot-free About Uncirculated surfaces (PCGS # 7190) . Estimated Value $4,000 - 4,400. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $4,945
Lot 1320		1889-CC Morgan Dollar. NGC graded VF-25. A popular key date "CC" mint (PCGS # 7190) . Estimated Value $900 - 950. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,150
Lot 1321		1889-CC Morgan Dollar. Bent (PCGS # 7190) . Estimated Value $550 - 600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $805
Lot 1322		1889-CC Morgan Dollar. NGC graded VG-8. A Popular key date (PCGS # 7190) . Estimated Value $500 - 525. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $552
Lot 1323		1889-S Morgan Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64. While Mint State examples are available through the near-Gem level, naturally toned examples like the present offering are surprisingly elusive. This is a frosty, well patinated survivor and is indicative of an even higher grade. Low mintage: 700,000 pieces (PCGS # 7194) . Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $460
Lot 1324		1889-S Morgan Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64. Untoned. Liberty's portrait is nice and frosty (PCGS # 7194) . Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $506
Lot 1325		1890-CC Morgan Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64 Prooflike. A blazing white example. There is one small scuff in the frost at Liberty's eyebrow, but elsewhere, the devices are serenely frosted against the reflective background. A choice, handsome specimen, and, to repeat, blazing with luster! Pop 81; 14 finer all in 65 (PCGS # 7199) . Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,243
Lot 1326		1890-CC Morgan Dollar. NGC graded MS-63. A primarily untoned "CC" Morgan with a minute trace of toning about the borders. Well struck (PCGS # 7198) . Estimated Value $550 - 600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $604
Lot 1327		1890-CC Morgan Dollar. PCGS graded MS-63. The reverse is impressively lustrous and has minimal marks for the grade (PCGS # 7198) . Estimated Value $550 - 600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $604
Lot 1328		1890-CC Morgan Dollar. PCGS graded MS-62. Mostly untoned. Nice lustrous fields display bright snowy accents of frost (PCGS # 7198) . Estimated Value $400 - 425. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $460
Lot 1329		1890-CC Morgan Dollar. PCGS graded MS-62. Old Green Holder. Untoned, the luster shine with silvery iridescence (PCGS # 7198) . Estimated Value $400 - 425. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $460
Lot 1330		1890-CC Morgan Dollar. PCGS graded MS-62. Frosty. A well struck example. No toning masks the vibrant luster (PCGS # 7198) . Estimated Value $400 - 425. Ex: Carson City Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $460
Lot 1331		1890-CC Morgan Dollar. NGC graded MS-62. Frosty and white (PCGS # 7198) . Estimated Value $400 - 425. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $460
Lot 1332		1890-CC Morgan Dollar. PCGS graded AU-50. A hint of toning here and there. The surfaces are semi-reflective (PCGS # 7198) . Estimated Value $150 - 160. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $207
Lot 1333		1890-O Morgan Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64 Deep Mirror Prooflike. A blazer! A touch of light gold around the extreme borders highlights the devices. In the give and take of Morgan dollar collecting, we find it unusual to offer one so deeply morrored ans sporting such alluring cameo contrast. Pop 134; 17 finer, 16 in 65, 1 in 66 (PCGS # 97201) . Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,100. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,150
Lot 1334		Withdrawn Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1335		1891-CC Morgan Dollar. PCGS graded MS-65. Well struck and frosty white. A vibrant and highly lustrous Gem of this desirable CC-mint issue, a coin whose rush of brilliance shows this has exquisitely preserved surfaces. Clockwork precision seen in the hair and cap, the eagle's wings and chest feathers, with all legends crisply defined as well (PCGS # 7206) . Estimated Value $3,300 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $4,025
Lot 1336		1891-CC Morgan Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64. A lovely frosty near gem "CC" mint Morgan. A highly attractive coin that has rich white patina and a crisp sharp strike. Furthermore, confirming the smooth luster, we report excellent originality on all devices with the occasional bag mark (PCGS # 7206) . Estimated Value $800 - 850. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,208
Lot 1337		1891-CC Morgan Dollar. PCGS graded MS-63. Mostly white coin, choice with mint frost (PCGS # 7206) . Estimated Value $525 - 550. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $529
Lot 1338		1891-CC Morgan Dollar. PCGS graded MS-63. Nice and frosty, with choice areas predominating; only a few tiny marks on the cheek (PCGS # 7206) . Estimated Value $525 - 550. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $633
Lot 1339		1891-CC Morgan Dollar. PCGS graded MS-63. Mostly white with a trace of toning here and there (PCGS # 7206) . Estimated Value $525 - 550. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $552
Lot 1340		1891-CC Morgan Dollar. PCGS graded MS-62. Frosty and white (PCGS # 7206) . Estimated Value $375 - 400. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $414
Lot 1341		1891-CC Top 100 VAM-3 Spitting Eagle. NGC graded MS-61. An extremely popular VAM variety. The reverse is quite lustrous with minimal marks, there is, however, a long recessed line on Liberty's cheek and partway into the neck (PCGS # 7206) . Estimated Value $400 - 450. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $357
Lot 1342		1891-O Morgan Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64. A choice frosty '64 coin with brilliant luster accompanying an above-average strike (PCGS # 7208) . Estimated Value $600 - 650. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,553
Lot 1343		1891-O Morgan Dollar. Altered Surfaces. Well struck. Our grade is MS64 (PCGS # 7208) . Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $978
Lot 1344		1892 Morgan Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 64. A brilliant untoned example and an excellent candidate for a Cameo designation. A total of 1245 Proofs struck. Something perhaps worth adding to the smooth finish is how desirable this coin is with this precision strike on the hair and caps, the eagle's breast and wing feathers. This is why the more experienced collectors often turn to buying Proofs. Their beauty and sharp detail earn them a lot of attention and praise. Pop 80, 70 finer (PCGS # 7327) . Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $4,025
Lot 1345		1892-CC Morgan Dollar. PCGS graded MS-65. CAC approved. Quite frosty and primarily toned. There are several CC-mint Morgan Dollars (such as the 1882-1884 issues) which are easily obtainable in Gem MS65 grade. The 1892-CC is not. This isn't to say average Mint State examples are rare, but, observation tells us that most survivors are noticeably bagmarked. With clear frosty surfaces that are free of noticeable blemishes, the present specimen is among the handsomest Gem MS65 '92-CC Dollars you will see offered for sale this year. The eye appeal from the lustrous surfaces is improved further by the intense white color left by the dies. Lastly, a very sharp strike is also worthy of praise. Pop 278; 20 finer, 18 in 66, 2 in 67 (PCGS # 7214) . Estimated Value $4,500 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $7,763
Lot 1346		1892-CC Morgan Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64. Well struck and frosty white. This well preserved near-Gem confirms the 64 grade by its a rare degree of eye appeal, based upon lovely and unusual smooth frost on the cheek, which varies from the usual bagmarked condition of most other '92-CCs. Boldly struck and minimally marked, with radiant luster (as struck) on both sides. A handsome example (PCGS # 7214) . Estimated Value $1,750 - 1,850. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,128
Lot 1347		1892-CC Morgan Dollar. PCGS graded MS-63 Prooflike. Nice frosty devices. The reverse is mostly white while the obverse displays a hint of toning. Vibrant prooflike surfaces. A flashy, nice and original, and thoroughly choice '92-CC. Struck with preciseness only now and then found on this date, suggesting (from the prooflike surfaces) that it may be from new dies. Pop 132; 80 finer, 70 in 64, 10 in 65 (PCGS # 7215) . Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,610
Lot 1348		1892-CC Morgan Dollar. PCGS graded MS-63. A frosty white example in an old green label holder. Silver satin luster makes this a well presented and fully Choice example. Elusive in bright Mint State 63 and better. Soft-edged devices and lettering throughout the centers are typical on this issue, as commonly seen; however, a small percentage of this year's production is found better, with enough convincing detail to be called above-average and this is one such coin (PCGS # 7214) . Estimated Value $1,300 - 1,400. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1349		1892-S Morgan Dollar. NGC graded AU-58. Scarce date in high grade. Lustrous, tarnish-free obverse and reverse and attractive for the grade with almost abrasion-free fields. Sharp strike. There is a small diagonal mark below the eye of Liberty along with some milky toning like a thin veil over the surface. We'd be remiss if we didn't mention that the eagle is virtually untouched by bagmarks. As is well known, over 1 million of these were struck. But what seems apparent as well, nearly all '92-S dollars were either put into circulation or melted at the time of the Pittman Act (1918) (PCGS # 7218) . Estimated Value $1,900 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $6,613
Lot 1350		1892-S Morgan Dollar. NGC graded AU-50. An important "S" mint issue year. An original uncleaned specimen with areas of luster concentrated at the devices and around the stars and legends. Natural eye appeal. Extra crisp detail on all relief portions (PCGS # 7218) . Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,035
Lot 1351		1893 Morgan Dollar. NGC graded MS-63. Mostly untoned. Only 378,000 minted. Although the 1893 is not a significant rarity in Mint State grade in spite of what this mintage would lead one to suspect, the issue is fortunately not plagued by excessive bagmarks either. This choice MS63 representative is relatively smooth, decidedly satin-like for the grade. There is, however, a single tiny chattermark on the obverse on Liberty's chin. The luster is suitably fresh. We regard it as a coin that should see lively bidding among Morgan dollar collectors (PCGS # 7220) . Estimated Value $750 - 800. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $863
Lot 1352		1893 Morgan Dollar. PCGS graded MS-63. A nice white coin with golden toning around the edges. Highly lustrous with the shimmering satin-like frost P-mint coinage of the 1893 is so well known for (PCGS # 7220) . Estimated Value $750 - 800. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $805
Lot 1353		1893-CC Morgan Dollar. NGC graded MS-61. An important date in the Carson City mint series. An estimated survival rate of only 48,935 pieces. Lustrous and almost devoid of any color. A very pleasing example of this scarce date. After the Charlotte and Dahlonega mints were shuttered in 1861, another Mint in the Far West began operations in 1870, this one on a dusty byway in the Nevada high country (4,800 ft elevation), Carson City. Like the two gold mints before it, Carson had a troubled history, with production gaps in 1886-88. The mint was established in Carson City to facilitate minting of silver coins from silver in the Comstock Lode, somewhat like how the San Francisco Mint was established to facilitate minting gold coins from the gold of the California gold rush. It did not take anything like a war to shut down the Carson City Mint, however; instead, an administrative decree by the second Cleveland administration downgraded Carson City to an Assay Office in 1893, a short 23 years after it had opened (PCGS # 7222) . Estimated Value $2,600 - 2,800. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,220
Lot 1354		1893-CC Morgan Dollar. NGC graded VF-30. Small reeding mark before the face; smooth surfaces elsewhere and pleasing neutral light silver color (PCGS # 7222) . Estimated Value $475 - 500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $552
Lot 1355		1893-O Morgan Dollar. PCGS graded AU-53. Only 300,000 struck of which 29,960 are estimated to have survived. This is a lustrous coin with appreciably nicer surfaces than average. Excellent detail on the portrait and the eagle (PCGS # 7224) . Estimated Value $650 - 700. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $661
Lot 1356		1893-O Morgan Dollar. NGC graded EF-40. Original toning (PCGS # 7224) . Estimated Value $400 - 450. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $437
Lot 1357		1893-O Morgan Dollar PCGS graded Genuine. Our grade is sharpness of AU58 Cleaned. Only 677,000 minted (PCGS # 7224) . Estimated Value $300 - 350. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,495
Lot 1358		1893-S Morgan Dollar. NGC graded AU-50. Key date. A lightly toned example of this memorable Morgan dollar. The business strike figure of 100,000 pieces means the '93-S has the lowest mintage in the series. Moreover, it is an accepted rarity in About Uncirculated and higher grades. There are no flaws in the surface; only a few minor hairlines and one or two marks from circulation show through a magnifying glass. The borders, legends and devices display crisp detail. The cheek fortunately missed out on the usual run of nicks and scuffs one sees on most of these. The cheek is smooth, it is blemish-free. If one wants to be a stickler for accuracy, we suppose we could point the reader's attention to a single stray mark about halfway down (or up) the eagle's breast on the left side, as if he had scratched himself while pecking at a flea under his wing -- but this scarcely matters on a coin with so much attractiveness, such natural color and surface freshness (PCGS # 7224) . Estimated Value $12,000 - 13,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $14,375
Lot 1359		1893-S Morgan Dollar. PCGS graded VF-30. Even wear with nice old time toning. Popular key date (PCGS # 7226) . Estimated Value $5,500 - 5,800. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1360		1893-S Morgan Dollar. Improperly cleaned and lightly toned. A popular key date. Mintage 100,000 (PCGS # 7226) . Estimated Value $2,500 - 2,700. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,105
Lot 1361		1893-S Morgan Dollar. NCS graded "Genuine", improperly cleaned. Our grade is Fine 15 and lightly toned. Popular Key Date (PCGS # 7224) . Estimated Value $2,500 - 2,600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,880

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