Lot 1751
1900-S. PCGS graded MS-65+. A gorgeous blast white gem well worthy of the "plus" designation. Some natural golden toning appears around the reverse borders as this coin was stored in a Wayte Raymond folder for over 50 years. Pop 9; 91 in 66; 1 in 67 (PCGS # 7270) .
Historical note: Although this is a Silver Dollar, The Gold Standard Act was the numismatic event of 1900, ratified that year, it placed the United States currency on the gold standard with silver reassigned to a subsidiary category. America had been on a modified bimetallic standard until ratification of the Act.
On April 15, 1900, one of the largest world's fairs in history opened to the public in Paris, France with the United States among 42 nations and 25 colonies to exhibit. This world's fair also included the second modern Olympic Games held within its 553 acre site and would draw over thirty-nine million paid visitors through its close on November 12.
Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,200.
The Haveland Estate.
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| Realized $1,323 |
