Lot 3225
1896 Morgan Dollar. NGC graded Proof 69 Ultra Cameo. A perfect snow white gem! Over the years, we have been consigned several spectacular Proof 1896 Morgan Dollars. Few of them can compare to this lovely piece, however. Certainly among the most impressive is the NGC-certified 69 Ultra Cameo grade on the holder's insert. One hundred percent struck over all elements of the design, both sides are most noteworthy for the razor-sharp detail they possess. The surfaces combine two qualities. The fields are mirror-deep to a point almost beyond comprehension. At direct light angles, this looks almost black, as though looking into a Black Hole in space in some fantastic sci-fi movie. Meanwhile, the devices are ultra frosted by the dies. Silky smooth in texture, both sides are expertly preserved and readily deserving of the Proof 69 designation for the ultimate in perfection. To cap it all, everything is glistening white.
Collectors who want the ultimate in a Proof Morgan Dollar for inclusion in a type set will likely be on hand and their bid cards (or computer keyboards) at the ready when bidding begins. NGC #2087204-001. Only 762 proofs minted. Second finest: 1 in 69 Star. (PCGS # 7331) .
Estimated Value $60,000 - 65,000.
The Greenhill Collection.
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