Lot 1815
1893-O Morgan Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64. Mostly white with luster evident. Scarce date in higher grades of Mint State. Produced in much smaller numbers than any other O-mint Morgan Dollar, the 1893-O is a classic condition rarity whose availability in the finer Mint State grades is further make worse by chronic softness of strike. Those '93-O Dollars that remained in government vaults after both the year of distribution and the mass meltings of the Pittman Act were largely paid out by 1955, after which the high grade rarity of this date started to gain widespread acceptance among dealers and collectors. A gleaming fresh Mint State 64 example, the present offering is brilliant with silver-white centers and a little light, semi-reflective field color. The striking detail is much better than average for the date with some minor fusing only in two hair curls above the ear, while the luster quality is close to gem level with a pleasingly satin-like sheen. A minor graze in the luster before the portrait; there are no other bagmarks that are worthy of individual concern. Pop 80; 9 in 65. (PCGS # 7224) .
Estimated Value $12,000 - 14,000.
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| Realized $16,100 |
