The June 2-5, 2002, Pre-Long Beach Sale, Sale 14
Lot 2546
1889-O (14 pieces).
This group grades from EF to Uncirculated, and several coins have been
polished or buffed on the cheek to reduce marks. Lot of 14 coins.
Estimated Value $500-750.
Lot 2547
1889-S. PCGS graded
MS-61. Mint state, but kind of baggy.
Estimated Value $100-120.
Lot 2548
1889-S. PCGS graded
MS-61 Prooflike. Blazing white in color, with well mirrored fields on both
the obverse and reverse. On the obverse, there are several bagmarks, expected
for the grade, and these show ever more because of the mirror fields. Still and
impressive example.
Estimated Value $100-120.
Lot 2549
1890-CC. PCGS
graded MS-64. Nearly a gem, with blazing white luster and a touch of gold
around the rims. Fully struck by lightly cracked dies. Liberty's face is clean
save for one very minor long hairline down her cheek.
Estimated Value
$550-650.
Lot 2550
1890-CC. MS-63.
A few tiny marks from gem.
Estimated Value $300-350.
Lot 2551
1890-S. MS-64.
Lightly toned on the lower obverse, but excellent surfaces and luster. A
nice piece for the grade assigned.
Estimated Value $100-115.
Lot 2552
1890-S Redfield holder.
MS-63. Mounted in Paramount's Redfield red plastic pre-slab holder
with their grade of MS-65. Starting to tone around the periphery, but strong
luster still.
Estimated Value $100-115.
Lot 2553
1890-S (20 pieces).
This roll grades mostly Uncirculated. Overall, this is a nice roll,
a single coin has been worked on the cheek. Lot of 20 coins.
Estimated
Value $700-800.
Lot 2554
1891 (20 pieces).
This roll grades mostly Uncirculated. A couple of coins have been
lightly buffed on the cheek. Lot of 20 coins.
Estimated Value $700-800.
Lot 2555
1891 (2 pieces).
Both are PCGS graded MS-62. Both are white. Lot of 2 coins.
Estimated Value $90-100.
Lot 2556
1891-CC. VAM-3, R-4.
MS-64. A lovely, blazing white example of this scarce "spitting
eagle" variety. We have several in this sale, and collectors would do well to
purchase one or more for their sets or for trading. This one is particularly
nice, with extra clean surfaces. These were from a small hoard of this popular
and eye catching variety which were held together for many years, and haven't
even been sent to the grading services.
Estimated Value $425-475.
Lot 2557
1891-CC VAM-3. R-4.
MS-64. Hazy white in color, with sharply struck devices and
excellent fields and surfaces for the grade. One of the best of this group of
"Spitting Eagle's".
Estimated Value $425-475.
Lot 2558
1891-CC. PCGS
graded MS-63. Hazy white luster and generally untoned, with clean surfaces
and lots of eye appeal. Minor doubling on the reverse motto, as struck.
Estimated Value $240-275.
Lot 2559
1891-CC. VAM-3, R-4.
MS-63. A choice white example of this variety. Good luster and clean
surfaces throughout, the strike is sharp at the centers and the only weakness
is noted at the edge beyond the dentils.
Estimated Value $250-275.
Lot 2560
1891-CC. VAM-3, R-4.
MS-63 Semi prooflike. Our consignor must have loved the "spitting
eagle" as his collection had several of them, but no regular 1891-CC Morgans.
This one is hazy and white, with some minor staining on both sides, probably
from an improper dipping.
Estimated Value $240-275.
Lot 2561
1891-CC. VAM-3, R-4.
MS-63. A choice example of this popular "spitting eagle" (caused by
a small die flaw below the eagle's beak). Bright and untoned, with gleaming
luster.
Estimated Value $240-275.
Lot 2562
1891-CC. VAM-3, R-4.
MS-63. Totally white and frosted on the devices, with clean surfaces
too. One minor scrape down the back of Liberty's face, and a reeding mark on
her chin are visible with a glass, but not apparent to the unaided eye.
Excellent rims and eye appeal.
Estimated Value $240-275.
Lot 2563
1891-CC. VAM-3, R-4.
MS-63. Frosty and white, another example of this popular variety for
the collector.
Estimated Value $240-275.
Lot 2564
1891-CC. VAM-3, R-4.
MS-63 Semi Prooflike. This one is reflective in the fields and shows
good frost on the devices. Well stuck, and yet another example of the "spitting
eagle" die flaw. This auction will provide and excellent opportunity to
purchase one or more of these popular coins.
Estimated Value $240-275.
Lot 2565
1891-CC. VAM-3, R-4.
MS-63. This is a nice, white, choice example of this popular
variety. Sharp at the centers, although the extreme rims show minor softness
above the dentils.
Estimated Value $240-275.
Lot 2566
1891-CC. MS-63.
Toned with gray and sunset gold tones on both sides, with average surfaces
for the grade. A tough date to locate.
Estimated Value $240-275.
Lot 2567
1891-CC. VAM-3, R-4.
MS-60+. This is an example of the "spitting eagle" with a die gouge
below the eagle's beak. Frosty and lustrous, with decent surfaces but we note
one nick on the edge by the last star on the obverse.
Estimated Value
$200-220.
Lot 2568
1891-CC. VAM-3, R-4.
MS-60+. Another example of the "spitting eagle" with a curious die
flaw strategically placed below his beak. Minor hairlines on the obverse.
Estimated Value $200-220.
Lot 2569
1891-CC. VAM-3, R-4.
MS-60+. This one is bright and untoned, but has a small rim knock
just past the M of UNUM on the obverse. Another "spitting eagle" variety.
Estimated Value $200-220.
Lot 2570
1891-CC. VAM-3, R-4.
MS-60+. Clean surfaces and very lightly toned on the obverse,
examination will note the obverse rim has been filed at the top, and this is
minor. One for the album.
Estimated Value $200-220.
Lot 2571
1891-CC. MS-60.
Hazy white toning over luster, well struck and scarce.
Estimated Value
$150-175.