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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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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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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 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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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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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 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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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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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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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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