Lot 993
1878-S. PCGS graded MS-65. This gem specimen exhibits a beautiful blending of violet and electric blue iridescense on both sides. With a sizeable original mintage of 4.1 million coins, the 1878-S is among the more frequently encountered Trade Dollars in today's market, but mainly in grades up to Mint State 63 or so. The present Gem MS65, however, is a coin whose existence clearly defines what a proper Gem should look like; it is nearly rare for a business strike silver coin of this size to have survived with such attractive surfaces. Soft satin-like fields careening with lustrous antique silver toning. Nicely struck with just outstanding detail at the stars and legends, Liberty and eagle. Obviously this piece was selected with great care. We consider it to be a premium value example among 1878-S Trade Dollars and anticipate that it will attract a lot of attention from collectors who are seeking a very special example. Pop 20; 29 finer (PCGS # 7048) .
Estimated Value $8,000 - 8,500.
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