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CAC approved with sticker denoting Premium Quality. Oh my, this glorious coin is the epitome of this grade designation and is certainly among the most perfectly preserved Morgan dollars that it has been my pleasure to own and present for sale -- and, it is more than deserving of the STAR designation bestowed upon it by NGC. The strike is absolutely full with all of the design elements presented in bold detail. As I stated at the beginning, the surfaces are immaculately maintained and rest upon the very threshold of perfection. The luster exhibited by this jewel is at the same time shimmering, coruscating, blazing and glistening -- a truly scintilating sight to behold and the means by which the alluring natural toning is set aglow. And speaking of toning -- the obverse is awash with a striking blend of gleaming crimson, copper, teal, emerald, violet and lemon iridescence, while the reverse is primarily white in coloration with a touch of turquoise and amber at the rim. This is an altogether enchanting specimen of the highest quality from both a technical and aesthetic perspective. Moreover, it's compelling visual appeal is certain to satisfy the most fastidious collector and/or connoisseur of beautifully toned dollars. I can state without reservation that (in my opinion) this is currenty the finest MS68 Morgan dollar offered for sale on the market today.
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CAC approved with sticker denoting Premium Quality. If you desire the ultimate 1881-S deep mirror cameo prooflike dollar -- this is it. The technical quality and sheer visual appeal eclipse the monster PCGS MS66 DMPL I sold for $4,500 at the 2005 ANA Convention in San Francisco. And, this specimen is also better than another stunning example I recently sold to a prominent DMPL collector for a price that surpassed the $7,000 mark. Simply put (in the vernacular of today's youth) -- this coin is the bomb. It is boldly struck with wonderfully preserved brilliant surfaces. The fields exhibit ultra-deep crystal clear reflectivity throughout and dazzling snow white devices that provide a spellbinding black and white cameo contrast. One look at this exquisite coin will leave you breathless as it is the very definition of flash, eye appeal and pizzazz at the highest level. Moreover, this date is very scarce in this condition. According to the latest online population report PCGS has certified just seventy-one coins at this level with only seven finer. Of those seventy-one coins thus certified -- very few of them are ultra-deep mirror black and white cameo prooflikes. In fact I've seen five of the six MS67 DMPL's, all of which were brilliant prooflikes with very little cameo contrast. This magnificent specimen is a very rare and special coin indeed. I seriously doubt that it has many peers.
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This superb coin was part of the "A Gift of Undeserved Favor" collection of DMPL dollars that was recently sold at the ANA auction in Baltimore. As far as this particular date is concerned, this is an altogether exceptional specimen. To begin with the dazzling surfaces are quite brilliant and have been very well maintained throughout the years. There are but a few very light minor abrasions of little consequence. The gleaming mirror fields are crystal clear and very deeply reflective while the devices are completely awash in vibrant icy white mint frost providing a commanding black and white cameo contrast. Not only is the cameo effect very striking, it is atypical for this date as most DMPL 1884-P dollars are not very deeply mirrored nor are the devices well frosted. I originally sold this coin to the consignor from whose collection it hails and we never encountered a more eye appealing black and white deep mirror cameo prooflike example of this date during the ten years plus he spent assembling this fabulous collection. Simply put this is a very special coin and one that you would be hard pressed to replace with a more visually stunning specimen.
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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 five finer (all MS64 DMPL's). By the way, there have been a total of just twenty 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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CAC approved with sticker denoting Premium Quality. Although I am in agreement with the assigned grade it certainly rests at the very threshold of the next level. In fact, this coin easily surpassess a number of MS66 DMPL 1885-CC dollars that I've seen and /or handled on all levels (including the specimen Irecently consigned to the Heritage Baltimore ANA Signature Sale wherein it realized $8,675). The gleaming surfaces have been wonderfully preserved throughout and are more than worthy to be catgegorized as premium quality. The glassy mirror fields display ultra deep crystal clear reflectivity while the devices are completely awash in vibrant icy white mint frost rendering a powerful black and white cameo effect. This is not your average quality MS65 DMPL 1885-CC dollar and bears little resemblance to most of its like graded brethren. A truly extraordinary specimen that has been blessed with awesome eye appeal and lots of pizzazz.
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An altogether extraordinary example of this date and surely one of the finest of the fifty-nine specimens graded MS66 DMPL by PCGS thus far. To begin with this coin is boldly struck throughout with well maintained surfaces. Now here's where we separate this particular coin from its like graded brethren. The crystal clear glassy fields are more deeply mirrored than those of any other 1885-P dollar I have encountered. Moreover, the devices are richly coated with snow white mint frost rendering a stark black and white cameo contrast that is not normally seen as far as this date is concerned. Extraordinary flash and eye appeal with few (if any) peers in my experience.
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This is an altogether exceptional example for this date and grade designation -- and, it is quite scarce as such, PCGS having certified just fifty nine MS66 DMPL's with a single coin graded higher. The strike is needle sharp throughout and the gleaming surfaces have been extremely well maintained. The deep glassy reflective fields are deeper than one would normally encounter with this particular date and the devices are well frosted, providing a pronounced cameo contrast. This is as nice a top flight 1885 DMPL as one is likely to locate.
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CAC approved with sticker denoting Premium Quality. PCGS has certified a mere sixteen examples of this date as MS64 PL with none having been graded higher. As a side note there are but eighteen MS64 DMPL's certified with none finer. This is an undeniably rare coin in this condition and very desirable as such. It is well struck throughout and the fragile reflective surfaces reveal only minor distractions. The fields are actually quite reflective and the devices are lightly frosted rendering a distinct cameo contrast. There is a faint blush of light champagne patination present.
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Lot 2258 from the Bowers and Merena November 2007 Baltimore Auction where it was described as follows: "This later-date Bust Half can be challenging to locate nice. The present example has an overall soft appearance with some die swell over and before Liberty's portrait. The peripheral devices are also drawn toward the rim somewhat. These deficiencies with the strike are easily overcome by the awe-inspiring toning that adorns the surfaces. Most areas exhibit soft silver-apricot iridescence, but the peripheries are bursting with vivid electric-blue, reddish-lavender and gold colors. Nearly full satin luster is also a positive attribute, as is a remarkable lack of abrasions for a lightly circulated Half Dollar." Another wonderful specimen pedigreed to the Premium Collection of Capped Bust Half Dollars with Varieties.
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Although designated as a PL this coin displays deep crystal clear reflectivity throughout that is on par with many examples that are certified as DMPL's. The strike is 100% full with all of the design elements boldly impressed. The surfaces are very clean overall the devices are lightly frosted providing a distinct cameo contrast.
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CAC approved with sticker denoting Premium Quality. This is a very scarce coin in this condition as evidenced by the fact that PCGS has certified a mere TWENTY-SIX coins at this level with just TWELVE finer. I can assure that of those twenty-six specimens this particular coin will rank right up there among the finest. The surfaces are exceedingly clean with just a few tiny inconsequential abrasions, none of which are of a serious or highly distracting nature. The glimmering fields are quite reflective and the devices are lightly coated with icy mint frost providing a modest cameo contrast. Without a doubt this is a beautiful brilliant and eye appealing example that rests comfortably at the upper end of the grade designation.
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Lot 2191 from the Bowers and Merena November 2007 Baltimore Auction where it was described as follows: "Orange-gold, rose-gold, ash-gray and charcoal-gray coloration blends evenly on both sides of this piece, with a peppering of teal along the reverse perimeter. Heady, satiny mint bloom appears throughout, striking definition is staggering." This coin is pedigreed from the Premium Collection of Capped Bust Half Dollars with Varieties.
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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 is a stunning dollar pedigreed on the holder to the Larry Shapiro collection. It is boldy struck and well preserved with ultra-deep mirror fields and richly frosted devices that provide a striking black and white cameo contrast. Very flashy with powerful visual appeal.
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The quintessential deep mirror prooflike Carson City silver dollar with all the flash and eye appeal that one could hope for. Boldly struck with very well preserved surfaces. The dazzling fields are deeply mirrored and the devices are snowy white providing a stark black and white cameo contrast. From a technical quality and eye appeal perspective this coin is much nicer than many I've encountered in MS66 DMPL holders. If PCGS were not so brutally (and in opinion unrealistically) tough at the moment I'm confident that this coin would be graded higher. At the very least this gorgeous DMPL dollar is right at the top of the grade designation.
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At the very least this coin rests at the threshold of the next grade designation, but in my opinion is a legitimate candidate for crack out. It is fully struck with surfaces that rival those of the MS64 DMPL that follows. The fields are watery and clear with very deep mirrors and heavily frosted snow white devices that provide a striking cameo contrast. Tremendous flash and awesome visual appeal combined with the fact that this is truly a premium quality specimen equal exceptional value for the buyer of this coin. Moreover, ultra-deep mirror black and white cameo 1878-CC dollars are becoming extremely difficult to locate today.
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CAC approved with sticker denoting Premium Quality. Now here is a tantalizingly beautiful early "S" mint Morgan dollar. It is very sharply struck throughout with wonderfully preserved luminescent satin surfaces. The obverse is aglow with striking original mint bag toning comprised of tangerine, violet, sky blue, turquoise, aquamarine, lemon, magenta and teal iridescence. The reverse is white overall with a trace of patination at the rim. A superb visually appealing gem in every respect with an extra helping of pizzazz.
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CAC approved with sticker denoting Premium Quality. WOW, this is an absolutely striking coin -- the quintessential deep mirror prooflike Carson City silver dollar. To begin with it is fully struck with all of the design details present and sharply defined. The fragile mirror surfaces have been very well maintained and are on par with those of many other CC dollars I have seen in MS65 DMPL holders. The fields exhibit ultra deep glassy reflectivity and are sharply contrasted by snow white devices that provide a compelling cameo effect. Exceedingly bright mint brilliance combined with compelling black and white contrast equal monster visual appeal. A truly breathtaking deep mirror prooflike dollar with an abundance of pizzazz.
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CAC approved with sticker denoting Premium Quality. This is a very cool toned gem deep mirror prooflike Carson City dollar. It is sharply struck throughout with well preserved surfaces. The fields exhibit very deep glassy reflectivity while the devices received an ample quotient of mint frost that provides a nice cameo contrast. It was really difficult to capture the color on this coin and I'm not 100% satisfied with our image so I'll try and paint a picture with words. The obverse displays shimmering aquamarine and turquoise iridescence overall with underlying hints of olive when rotated under a coin lamp while the reverse is brilliant white. Moreover, there is some textile pattern evident in the upper half. This is a coin that looks much better in person.
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CAC approved with sticker denoting Premium Quality. Another coin that I strongly disagree with PCGS in regard to the grade (and a coin that I have resubmitted on more than one occasion and may do again in the near future). This specimen is sharply struck with very well preserved surfaces. The overdate is prominent with the lower loop of the six clearly visible. The fields are very reflective and fully deserving of the prooflike designation. And speaking of its prooflike status -- this is a very scarce coin in this state of preservation as evidenced by the fact that PCGS has certified only sixty at this level with thirty four higher.
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This is a very impressive (and atypical) example of this date and here's why. The vast majority of deep mirror prooflike 1896-P dollars fall into the "brilliant" DMPL category, which means the fields are adequately mirrored but the devices provide no real contrast to speak of. This coin is the exception to the rule and is the most cameoed example of this date that I have ever seen. The fields are very deeply mirrored and the devices are well frosted providing a pronounced (nearly black and white) cameo effect. Moreover, this awesome coin is boldly struck with wonderfully preserved surfaces that reside at the upper end of the grade level. A premium quality deep mirror cameo prooflike specimen that has few if any peers. By the way, this coin is very scarce in this state of preservation as evidenced by the fact that PCGS has certified just one hundred nineteen coins at this level with a scant eleven graded higher.
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Wow, this psychedelic beauty is reminiscent of the fabulous Battle Creek dollars in regard to the sheer intensity and vibrancy of its spectacular coloration. It is sharply struck with well maintained surfaces that exhibit fewer imperfections than the grade would indicate. Having said that -- it is the wildly hued obverse toning that lifts this coin above the crowd. Crimson, emerald, teal, violet, fuchsia, tangerine and electrifying apricot set this coin ablaze in a kaleidoscope swirling rainbow iridescence. Moreover, this is an 1882-P -- a date you'd never expect to find with such exquisite toning. If you're building a date set of toned Morgan's this is the coin with which to fill the 1882 year slot. Over the course of thirty-four years buying and selling beautifully toned dollars -- I believe that this is the most gorgeous toned example of this issue that I have encountered.
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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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Here's a stunning coin that certainly deserves the STAR designation bestowed upon it by the graders at NGC. This lovely gem boasts truly scintilating mint luster that is at once sparkling and luminous. Moreover, the surfaces are exceptionally clean in light of the stated grade designation. However, it is the dazzling original toning that elevates this coin to an even higher level of desirability. The obverse is literally aglow with brilliant lemon, tangerine, fuchsia, violet, teal and emerald hues the culminate in deep burgundy luminescence. A thin crescent of peacock, crimson, aquamarine, lilac and amber iridescence adheres to a third of the periphery. A glowing premium quality jewel with wonderful visual prescence.
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CAC approved with sticker denoting Premium Quality. A strikingly beautiful gem example of this date, which can be quite difficult to locate with colorful toning. This specimen is sharply struck with glowing creamy mint luster and well preserved surfaces. The obverse is aglow with brilliant aquamarine, pale violet and apricot iridescence encompassing the entire surface while the reverse exhibits a light dusting of champagne patina. An altogether alluring coin with excellent visual appeal.
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