Lot 3718
1895 Morgan Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 63. A popular key date Morgan Dollar. Only 880 struck, all in Proof. Even grey toning on both sides. This light-patina example displays uniform reflectivity as the surfaces rotate under the light. The strike is traditionally sharp on these, and that is what occurs here including the hair curls over Liberty's ear all of which are distinct. The eagle shows outstanding detail also: wings, neck feathers and legs, and most importantly, full breast feathers. Warm champagne-accents in the undertones shine through the otherwise neutral "old silver" patina scheme, features that explain why grade-limiting hairlines are not readily evident at most angles. Originally, it was thought that the Philadelphia Mint delivered 12,000 business strike silver dollars in 1895. Yet no coins have ever been positively identified as being other than Proofs or impaired Proofs. It may be that all 12,000 coins were melted. Alternately, the entry in the Mint's coinage book represented a surplus of 1894-dated coins that were not delivered until June 1895. What we do know for certain is that Morgan dollar specialists will want to acquire a Choice Proof such as the present Proof 63 survivor if they ever desire to own a complete representative set of these dramatic large silver coins. Pop 66 (PCGS # 7330) .
Estimated Value $35,000 - 40,000.
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| Realized $41,400 |
