The June 2-5, 2002, Pre-Long Beach Sale, Sale 14

Dollars

Morgan Dollars

Lot 2520
1887. Rainbow toned obverse. NGC graded MS-63. Splendid vibrant gold at the date, warming to sky blue above through Liberty's neck and fields surrounding, into bright gold again, then deeper blue at the upper rim. A few bagmarks under the toning do not detract, given the stunning colors and ample luster. The reverse has a light ring of gold at the edge.
Estimated Value $350-450.

Lot 2521
1887. PCGS graded MS-63. Ocean bay blue on the obverse of this Morgan, with a splash of gold on the face and in the nearby field. The toning is especially intense on this one, the reverse, is white as usual.
Estimated Value $175-200.

Lot 2522
1887 (20 pieces). This roll grades mostly Uncirculated. 4 pieces have been repaired on the obverse face or field. Lot of 20 coins.
Estimated Value $350-400.

Lot 2523
1887, 1901-O and 1904-O each PCGS graded MS-64. We note each is in the old small style PCGS holder. Light gold around the edge, great luster on each. Lot of 3 coins.
Estimated Value $90-110.

Lot 2524
1887-S. MS-64. Bright and lustrous throughout, with delicate gold and blue toning around the periphery. We note some minor hairlines on the cheek, otherwise this one would be a gem.
Estimated Value $300-400.

Lot 2525
1887-S Redfield holder. MS-64. Mounted in a red Redfield dollar holder by Paramount. Nicely toned around the edges, and well preserved. Their grade of MS-65.
Estimated Value $300-400.

Lot 2526
1887-S. MS-63 Prooflike. Light gold around the rim and reflective fields.
Estimated Value $200-UP.

Lot 2527
1887-S. MS-60+. Light gold toning over luster.
Estimated Value $70-90.

Lot 2528
A small group of circulated Morgans. This group is all PCGS graded as follows: 1887-S AU-55, 1888-S AU-53, 1889-S AU-55 and 1896-S XF-40 Some scarce dates included here, and all in old green insert PCGS holders. Lot of 4 coins.
Estimated Value $200-225.

Lot 2529
1887-S (2 pieces). Both are PCGS graded MS-62. Lot of 2 coins.
Estimated Value $140-150.

Lot 2530
1888. NGC graded MS-64. With a blast of dark gold toning at the top of the obverse, quite bright in fact. The colors fade to the usual white elsewhere, and we note some gold on the upper reverse too.
Estimated Value $70-90.

Lot 2531
1888. NGC graded MS-63. Blue green with some gold across the obverse, the reverse bright with a ring of gold. Another pretty toned dollar.
Estimated Value $200-UP.

Lot 2532
1888-S. PCGS graded MS-64. On this one the obverse is toned a rich gold color, while the reverse is a stunning light blue, gold and red over dancing luster. An excellent coin for the grade, and with a whole lot more pizzazz than an average example of this date.
Estimated Value $500-600.

Lot 2533
1888-S. PCGS graded MS-63. Frosty and bright.
Estimated Value $175-200.

Lot 2534
1888-S. VAM-4, R-3. MS-63. This is an example of the "overpolished wing" on the eagle, note how the left wing of the eagle has been polished down to nothing at the center! One of many curious die anomalies of this exciting series. Great white color and clean surfaces too.
Estimated Value $175-200.

Lot 2535
1888-S. MS-63. Quite bright and lustrous, but a touch of weakness on the high points.
Estimated Value $175-200.

Lot 2536
1889-O. PCGS graded MS-64. Premium Quality. Snowy white luster and very clean for the grade. A scarce date this nice.
Estimated Value $350-UP.

Lot 2537
1889-O. MS-64. Blazing luster and super clean surfaces on this scarce date. From an old collection, and the coin remains untoned and the only complaint are some very faint hairlines on Liberty's cheek. A well struck coin for the grade.
Estimated Value $325-375.

Lot 2538
1889-O. MS-64. Flashy and white, but we note some minor hairlines on the face and below from some post minting adventure. In addition, there is a minor rim mark on the lower left reverse. These barely show, but are worth noting. Scarce, and always in demand.
Estimated Value $325-375.

Lot 2539
1889-O. MS-64. A very nice example from this old time collection, the surfaces retain full mint freshness, and show minimal contact marks. Totally white and lustrous.
Estimated Value $325-375.

Lot 2540
1889-O. PCGS graded MS-63 Premium Quality. A downright nice dollar any way you look. Bright luster, clean surfaces and blast white in color.
Estimated Value $210-240.

Lot 2541
1889-O. PCGS graded MS-63. A well frosted and struck example for the date collector. Scarce any better.
Estimated Value $200-220.

Lot 2542
1889-O. MS-63. Totally white and untoned, with blazing luster. Clean surfaces that show only faint handling marks and light hairlines.
Estimated Value $200-220.

Lot 2543
1889-O. MS-63. Well frosted on the devices, with a hint of gold starting to form. Sharp and pleasing for the grade.
Estimated Value $200-220.

Lot 2544
1889-O. MS-63. A scarce date and this one is perfect for the date collector who is working on an album date set.
Estimated Value $200-220.

Lot 2545
1889-O. MS-60. Nice and lustrous, with pretty gold toning on both sides, however, the strike is weak at the centers.
Estimated Value $90-110.