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Here's another lovely original 1878-S dollar from the small group I recently acquired. Although not monster toners with A plus color -- these are nonetheless very attractive coins. This specimen is sharply struck throughout with frosty coruscating luster and wonderfully preserved surfaces. The obverse is covered in a harmonious blend of russet, pale lime, aquamarine, sky blue, lilac and salmon iridescence while the reverse displays aquamarine, turquoise, pale lime, lilac and plum hues.
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This is the finest specimen from the small group of original toned 1878-S dollar I recently purchased. To begin with it is sharply struck throughout with rich creamy mint frost in abundance. The surfaces are exceedingly well preserved and this coin rests at the uppermost end of the assigned grade designation. The obverse is aglow with luminescent pale lemon, aquamarine, turquoise, lilac and plum hues with a touch of crimson at the periphery. The reverse displays salmon, pale lemon, aquamarine, turquoise, electric blue and slate iridescence over the entire surface. A beautiful premium quality example.
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CAC approved with sticker denoting Premium Quality. Tremendous flash and awesome visual presence are but two of the characteristics that combine to form this superb gem Morgan dollar. Additionally, the strike is needle sharp throughout and the pristine surfaces have been meticulously preserved. Finally, the obverse fields are quite reflective and the devices are icy white providing the viewer with a most impressive black and white cameo effect. A common date to be sure -- but in an uncommon (and most eye appealing) state of preservation.
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This is a very rare coin by any measure in this condition. PCGS has certified a mere ten specimens at this level with just six finer (all MS64 DMPL's). By the way, there have been a total of just twenty-three DMPL's in all graded by PCGS. Not only is this coin undeniably rare as a deep mirror prooflike, but I honestly feel that it has been very harshly graded. The surfaces are extremely well preserved throughout with only the most inconsequential tiny abrasions present and this specimen easily meets the MS64 standard in my opinion. It is boldly struck and the glittering mirror fields exhibit very deep clear reflecivity while the devices display an abundance of creamy white mint frost, rendering a pronounced cameo effect. There is a hint of golden coloration at the rims that serves to enhance the cameo contrast. This coin is a strong candidate for possible upgrade and I will most likely resubmit it myself if it doesn't sell quickly. At the very least this is a gorgeous premium quality coin with fabulous eye appeal.
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This coin is totally amazing, especially in light of its assigned grade and designation. To be absolutely blunt, this exquisite specimen is superior to the majority of those (twenty-six coins) that have been certified MS67 DMPL by PCGS. To begin with, the brilliant fields exhibit extraordinary ultra-deep crystal clear reflectivity (a full ten inches) throughout. The motifs are coated with a thick layer of icy snow white mint frost that provides a stark black and white cameo contrast. Furthermore, the fragile mirror surfaces and frosty devices have been impeccably preserved throughout the years and rest at the uppermost end of the grade designation. This is an altogether spellbinding specimen that possesses exceptional flash and astonishing visual appeal – a breathtaking jewel to be sure.
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This variety is a notably rare coin in this lofty state of preservation as evidenced by the fact that PCGS has certified a mere ten coins at this level with just one specimen graded higher. And speaking of that lone MS67 DMPL (which I have handled on two separate occasions) – this particular coin absolutely blows it away. To be perfectly honest, the MS67 DMPL was not even a legitimate deep mirror prooflike in my opinion and should have been graded MS67 PL at the very best. Conversely, this beautiful coin is exceptionally clean and exhibits very deeply reflective fields throughout with sharply contrasting brilliant white cameo devices. This is a premium quality example of undeniable rarity and powerful eye appeal, which are the hallmarks of this very special coin.
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CAC approved with sticker denoting Premium Quality. An exquisite gem specimen with beautiful original mint bag toning. This awesome coin is fully stuck throughout with frosty cartwheel luster and pristine surfaces (that are fully deserving of its lofty grade and star designation). The obverse is immersed in luminescent turquoise, violet, crimson, tangerine, lemon, light lime, aquamarine and lilac hues. The reverse is awash in soft pale champagne/pink iridescence. An altogether gorgeous coin.
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Wow, in my opinion this is without a doubt the finest deep mirror prooflike example of this date that exists (and I have seen all of those certified as MS66 DMPL by PCGS). It is a very rare coin to be sure in this state of preservation, verified by the fact that PCGS has graded a mere eight coins at this level with none higher. I have owned this coin several times and vividly recall how blown away I was when I first saw it at the February 2002 Long Beach coin show. In addition to its extraordinarily well preserved surfaces, the fields exhibit crystal clear ultra-deep reflectivity on both sides, which is atypical for this issue. Moreover, the devices are coated with icy white mint frost that provides a strong cameo contrast, again an attribute that is unusual as far as this date is concerned. Most (pleasantly) surprising to me was the fact that the reverse did not exhibit the unsightly stains that so often plague the other like-graded specimens. This exquisite jewel boasts a ton of flash and compelling visual appeal. I am quite confident that a finer example does not exist.
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Last year I had the pleasure and privilege of viewing the entire Levi Ranch Collection (currently ranked number two in the PCGS Set Registry for Prooflike Morgan Dollars) in the comfort of my home without any time constraints whatsoever – and what a pleasure it was to go coin-by-coin through this truly extraordinary collection. The reason that I bring this up is because (in my opinion) the MS66 DMPL 1885 dollar that I’m offering here is fully equal quality-wise to the exquisite Levi Ranch specimen, and actually has stronger overall eye appeal. The surfaces of this amazing coin have been meticulously preserved and are fully deserving of a higher grade (again, this is my opinion). The glassy mirrored fields boast ultra-deep reflectivity throughout with extraordinary brilliance and crystal clarity. The devices are awash in snowy white mint frost that provides a powerful black and white cameo contrast. Without the slightest bit of hesitation I would comfortably categorize this coin as an ultra high-end premium quality example with absolutely breathtaking visual appeal.
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Holy smokes, this is one of the most strikingly beautiful colored 1885-CC dollars that I've come across in all my years of buying and selling awesome toned dollars. As my grandchildren would say -- this is the BOMB!!! Before I get to the color though, let's get the boring stuff out of the way. This specimen is very well struck with scintilating bright white coruscating luster throughout. The surfaces are rock solid for the grade designation with just a few light scattered abrasions, none of which are serious or highly distracting in nature. Now for the cool part. More than three-fourths of the obverse has been abundantly blessed with killer original mint bag toning. When you gaze upon this glorious jewel the view will be absolutely breathtaking as you encounter amber, aquamarine, lime, apricot, tangerine, magenta, violet, teal and burgundy iridescence presented in classic curved bands. The reverse boasts blast white mint brilliance throughout with a touch of amber at the rim. A compelling example of this date with MONSTER eye appeal. If you're a toned dollar connoisseur working on a set by date and mintmark, this may well be the coin for you.
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CAC approved with sticker denoting Premium Quality. This is a gorgeous coin worthy of the NGC Star designation and the CAC sticker. The obverse displays strikingly beautiful and brilliant neon bag toning in an angular pattern consisting of lemon, apricot, fuchsia, violet, teal and emerald iridescence throughout. The reverse exhibits a pale champagne blush overall with more pronounced amber coloration at the rim. Awesome vibrant rainbow colors and killer eye appeal.
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Ex Battle Creek Collection. This was Lot 1307 in the first Battle Creek sale (July 2005) wherein it realized $4,025 including the BP. WOW, if you like glassy mirror surfaces with colorful toning, this coin is going to knock your socks right off. There were scant few PL and DMPL dollars offered in the Battle Creek Collection sales and I bought most of them (definitely all of the finest ones). I'd like to begin by saying that this specimen is not merely a premium quality coin -- but is undergraded and belongs in a MS65 DPL holder (that’s right, deep mirror prooflike). The fragile mirror fields are deeply reflective and very well preserved while the devices are frosty, rendering a pronounced cameo effect. Now let's get to the good part. The obverse is aglow with glistening soft luminescent hues comprised of amber, lavender, aquamarine, lemon, pale apple green, apricot, tangerine and magenta, all swirling about in a fascinating pattern. As anticlimactic as this may sound, the reverse is merely blast white with extraordinary brilliance. This is an altogether breathtaking specimen that is sure to have a profound visual impact upon the viewer. To sum it, this exquisite jewel is replete with monster eye appeal and a ton of pizzazz.
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One can certainly understand the Star designation assigned to this coin – it’s a real beauty with extra special eye appeal. The richly frosted surfaces have been wonderfully preserved over the years and are free of unsightly distractions. The obverse is literally aglow with gorgeous original horizontal banded rainbow bag toning comprised of (beginning at the top) pale blue, lemon, apricot, fuchsia, violet, teal, emerald, lime, burgundy and forest green iridescence throughout. The reverse is primarily a creamy white with a smoky bluish-gray crescent clinging to the rim on the left. This is a premium quality coin with bright beautiful rainbow toning that provides great visual appeal.
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Ex Battle Creek Collection. This is a thoroughly engaging coin that boasts well preserved surfaces and effuligent mint bloom throughout. The obverse is aglow with classic banded rainbow toning beginning with slate, wine, emerald, teal, violet, magenta and continuinthrough with apricot and lemon iridescence. An altogether alluring specimen destined to reside with a true connoisseur of toned dollars.
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Ex Battle Creek Collection. Wow, this is one monster of a coin that is truly breathtaking in every respect. Beaming white mint luster completely permeates the well maintained surfaces and serves to further illuminate the already extraordinarily bright and beautiful rainbow toning. Flourescent teal, lavender, violet, crimson, apricot and electrifying lemon hues flash from the surfaces in a blaze of kaleidoscopic splendor. This is a thoroughly intoxicating coin with compelling visual appeal and extraordinary flashiness. Another superb Battle Creek gem for the connoisseur.
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CAC approved with sticker denoting Premium Quality. WOW, here's an end roller that might light your fire -- it sure did mine. This little jewel packs a heck of a powerful punch in terms of its sheer visual appeal. It is sharply struck with dazzling frosty mint brilliance throughout, and as the grade designation would indicate, very well preserved surfaces too. I have to tell you though -- it's the wild neon toning that delivers the knockout punch. The obverse exhibits brilliant flourescent teal, peacock, fuchsia, tangerine and crimson hues laid out in a well defined geometric pattern atop a canvas of lemon, lilac and sky blue iridescence. The reverse is primarily white with a crescent of light ocher clinging to the rim at the bottom. Monster eye appeal and a more than ample quotient of pizzazz combine to form a genuine numismatic work of art.
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This exquisite MOOSE is Lot 1347 from the first installment of the Battle Creek dollar sales. I purchased it at the auction for $12,650 (including the BP) which was a brand new world record price for a so-called common date MS66 Morgan dollar. When the gavel fell the room broke out in applause and then the auctioneer had to call for a break until things settled down a bit -- it was a very exciting night to say the least. While on the way back to my room following the sale, I was offered $15,000 for this coin on the phone and accepted the offer. The buyer subsequently sold this monster about a year later to the owner of the Sunnywood Collection. As fate would have it, this jewel is now back in my hand and available for purchase. It is arguably the most highly publicized and famous of all the Battle Creek silver dollars and certainly among the most beautiful and mesmerizing specimens from this legendary collection (or hoard if you will). It is absolutely dazzling in every respect from the exceedingly brilliant luster to the mind blowing vivid neon colors that seem to leap right off the coin. And speaking of color, the obverse is afire with a harmonious blend of turquoise, violet, fuchsia, lemon and tangerine fluorescence that appears to have been illuminated from within by a thousand watt light bulb because the colors are so blindingly bright. Wow, spellbinding flash and off the chart visual appeal combines to create a MONSTER toner with few peers in the knock your socks off category. By the way, I happen to have a mint condition copy of the September 5, 2005 issue of COIN Values magazine wherein this coin is pictured on the cover and is accompanied by an article discussing the auction itself on the inside. I would be happy to include this along with the purchase of amazing numismatic work of art.
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Ex Battle Creek Collection. This is the only coin in the entire Battle Creek Collection to have received the coveted MS67 Star designation (although to be perfectly honest, I feel that Lot 1216 from the Battle Creek II sale surpasses this coin in terms of both technical quality and visual appeal). Nonetheless, this is still a monster by any standard. As one would expect of its lofty grade designation, the surfaces of this coin have been very well cared for. Brilliant coruscating luster abounds throughout and the obverse exhibits wonderful luminescent rainbow toning comprised of slate, raspberry, lime, emerald, violet, fucshia, apricot, lemon and sky blue hues. This alluring coin is sure to please toned dollar afficianado's.
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This date is extremely difficult to locate with attractive original toning and this specimen is one of the prettier examples I’ve come across. It is very sharply struck with frosty mint luster and nicely preserved surfaces that rest at the upper end of the grade designation. What may appear in the image to be a thin obverse scratch is nothing more than a very fine toning break. The obverse is bathed in a myriad of attractive hues that consist of crimson, emerald, violet, apricot, burnt orange, lemon and apple green iridescence. There is also a scattered textile pattern evident that further enhances the overall eye appeal of this lovely coin. The reverse is bright white throughout. If you are working on a toned collection of Morgan dollars by date and mint mark, this coin presents a seldom encountered opportunity to acquire a genuinely pretty example of this issue.
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Wow, this is a totally amazing and mesmerizing MONSTER from two separate perspectives. To begin with this meticulously preserved gem boasts ultra-deep watery mirrored fields which are contrasted by richly frosted snow white devices. The fact is the majority of certified deep mirror prooflike 1898-O dollars can’t even begin to compare with this specimen in terms of the depth of reflectivity and the sheer amount of cameo contrast. Now there is the absolutely killer toning to add into the equation. The obverse exhibits striking end roll toning with a sharply defined geometric pattern that we could not begin to accurately capture in our image. In fact, we were unable to do justice to the colors because the depth of reflectivity makes it nearly impossible to accurately capture – therefore I will attempt to paint a word picture. The most prominent color is a mixture of bright turquoise and aquamarine that is brilliant beyond description. The darker areas are bordered with vibrant royal blue which blends into dazzling violet, crimson and burnt orange luminescence. The bright area in the upper right quadrant is pale amber. The reverse is primarily brilliant which really allows the cameo contrast to pop right out. Incredibly flashy with scintillating eye appeal and completely deserving of the coveted Star designation.
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This coin was Lot 2250 in the Heritage July-August 2008 Baltimore ANA Signature Sale wherein it realized $27,600 including the BP. This is a very rare coin in this state of preservation as evidenced by the fact that PCGS has graded a scant two specimens at this level with only four certified higher (all graded MS66 DMPL). Let me begin by saying that this coin is undergraded in my opinion and is certainly finer (by a substantial margin) than a PCGS MS66 DMPL 1899-S dollar that was sold at the January 2009 FUN Sale. This coin is very well struck with pristine surfaces that border upon perfection. The brilliant untoned fields exhibit deep clear reflectivity throughout and the devices are somewhat creamy in appearance. This is an extraordinary specimen by any measure and surely finer that the other like graded coin, and one I am confident would give any of the MS66 DMPL’s a strong run for the money.
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WOW, this is far and away the finest 1900-P deep mirror prooflike on the planet as far as I’m concerned (and I’ve been an active player in this segment of the market since the mid-1970’s). It was Lot 2251 in the Heritage July-August 2008 Baltimore ANA Signature Sale wherein it realized $51,750 including the BP. It is excessively rare by any measure. With twenty three long years of grading under their belt PCGS has certified a mere four 1900-P dollars as deep mirror prooflikes – two MS64’s and two MS65’s of which this is the finest in regard to the sheer magnitude of its visual appeal. I had the opportunity to view the Levi Ranch specimen last year, and although a touch nicer from a purely technical perspective, the incredible monstrous eye appeal this specimen possesses brightly outshines the Levi Ranch coin by leaps and bounds in my opinion. This specimen is sharply struck with well preserved brilliant white surfaces without a trace of the grayish cast normally associated with this issue. The gleaming mirror fields are deeply reflective and bright silvery in coloration while the devices are abundantly coated with icy white mint frost, rendering a pronounced (and unexpected) black and white cameo contrast. This is truly a one-of-a-kind coin in regard to this date and a rare opportunity to acquire a peerless example of this issue. Off the chart flash and mind blowing visual appeal are the hallmarks of this exquisite jewel.
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