Lot 1852
1889-CC Morgan Dollar. NGC graded MS-62 Prooflike. Sparkling with luster and PL surfaces. Basically white. A glowing icy freshness is emitted from virtually undisturbed original surfaces whose prooflike tendencies are clearly on display. Gorgeous mint fresh dazzle from the frost of the cheek and sublime detail on the eagle as well. Adding to those results, a word about strike: this piece has all but needle-sharp devices, with gorgeous detail on the centers, mainly the hair above the ear and the eagle's chest feathers, both are areas one likes to see this bold. NGC reports 19 at this level. (PCGS # 7191) .
Silver Dollar coinage resumed in 1889 at the Carson City office after a three-year recess. Evidently a few irregularities had popped up which caused the Treasury Department to close the Mint while an investigation was made; it was also known at the time the the incoming Hayes administration looked favorably upon reopening the mint as a political sinecure to his supporters. Upon reopening, there was only time enough to strike 350,000 Silver Dollars before the new calendar year began. Hence, this date's infrequent appearance at auction, especially in higher grade.
Estimated Value $22,000 - 24,000.
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