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.
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