Lot 3131
1878 Morgan Dollar. 8 tail feathers. NGC graded Proof 65 Cameo. Fully white coin and well struck. Only 500 proofs struck. Virtually ice-white fields spread light from their in a tight gradient from the deep mirrors and advantageously frosted main devices. Far in advance of most, this was struck with systematic exactness including (not excepting) the usual weak spots in the center such as hair at the ear and the feathers on the eagle's breast. If the idea is absolutely new to you of acquiring a nice looking, "fresh from the dies" Proof Morgan silver dollar, a flashy Gem, then this lovely 1878 first-year coin should be just the one to consider. There are no concealed problems with it, no spots or marks but instead simply beautiful surfaces and overall preservation. Do not resist the impulse to bid. For once you do, and once you purchase it, you will gradually acquire a taste for other Proofs in the series. And who knows, maybe someday an entire Proof date run of Morgans will be auctioned with the provenance noted as belonging to a very important collector. Pop 4; 12 finer. (PCGS # 7311) .
Estimated Value $6,000 - 7,000.
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