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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. 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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I've resubmitted this coin once believing that it was a lock upgrade but PCGS didn't agree with me. I still think it's undergraded and if it doesn't sell quickly I'll try it again. Anyway, this coin is boldly struck with squeaky clean surfaces throughout. The fields are deeply reflective and the devices are lightly frosted providing a distinct contrast. There is a touch of amber coloration at the rim which serves to frame and enhance the glistening surfaces. PCGS has certified one hundred sixty five at this level with just thirty graded higher.
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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 fifty eight at this level with thirty five higher.
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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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WOW, this is a really impressive coin for its stated grade…and I know a thing or two about this date, having handled many of the top 1895-S DMPL dollars over the years. I purchased what I still believe to be the finest known ultra-deep mirror black and white cameo prooflike for $6,000 in mid-1980 and subsequently sold it to Bruce Amspacher in early 1981 for $26,000 -- quite a hefty price at the time…particularly in light of the horrific coin market crash of April 1980. This specific coin and transaction are discussed on page 146 of “The Morgan and Peace Dollar Textbook” by Wayne Miller. A couple of years ago I sold a PCGS MS66 DMPL 1895-S dollar to a well-known dealer for a price in the high $70,000 range and it just sold in the Bowers and Merena Denver ANA auction for $103,500 (including the buyers premium). To be perfectly honest – from a purely aesthetic perspective I like this MS63 DMPL better than the MS66 DMPL and it’s available for a lot less money! This coin is boldly struck with deeply mirrored fields and richly frosted cameo devices (the MS66 DMPL was more semi-PL and didn’t have nearly the contrast). The surfaces appear to be of much higher quality than the grade would indicate due to a lack of any significant abrasions (the MS66 DMPL had numerous light marks scattered across the cheek). Although 1895-S DMPL’s do exhibit die polishing lines in the fields, there are some (non mint caused) hairlines in the area under the jaw line of Liberty, which in reality shouldn’t have kept this coin out of the MS64 category. Moreover, this lovely piece is bathed in light champagne patina overall with accents of lilac, ice blue, lime and cinnamon at the periphery. In my opinion this is a solid MS64 DMPL that at first glance appears to be a Gem. It is certainly much more attractive and visually appealing than a number of washed out PCGS MS63 DMPL’s that have appeared in major auctions over the last several years. In the final analysis I’d much rather have an obviously original coin with a few trivial lines than one whose original skin has been burnt off by one too many trips in the Jewel Luster or at a conservation service.
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Although not a viable candidate for resubmission in my opinion -- this coin is nonetheless a very high-end example. It is fully struck with all of the design details sharply impressed throughout. The glassy surfaces are exceeding clean and at first glance appear to be worthy of a higher grade. The gleaming mirror fields exhibit deep reflectivity but the devices offer no real discernable contrast rendering this specimen a classic example of a deep mirror "brilliant" prooflike. A premium quality example with positive eye appeal.
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Here's another date that is genuinely rare in MS65 DMPL condition. The latest online PCGS Population Report states that only sixty three 1898-P dollars have achieved this grade designation with just twelve coins finer. This particular specimen is sharply struck with all of the details boldly articulated. The fields are quite deeply mirrored and the devices are creamy, rendering a subtle contrast. The surfaces have been meticulously preserved and are on par with a MS66 DMPL 1898-P dollar I sold a while back. A very thin film of pale champagne patina is evident throughout although it is more pronounced on the reverse. I seriously doubt that you will encounter a nicer example of this date in a MS65 DMPL holder.
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Ex Battle Creek Collection. This is a premium quality coin that is boldly struck with radiant coruscating luster and surfaces that rest at the uppermost end of the grade designation. The reverse is completely engulfed in glowing luminescent toning comprised of forest green, burgundy, pink, magenta, lemon, lime, emerald, teal, azure and violet hues. Moreover, a distinct textile pattern is apparent in the field between the Eagle's left wing and the wreath. An altogether alluring coin with strong visual appeal and an ethereal, almost hypnotic quality about it. Or as the Fonz would say, cool-o-mundo.
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Ex Battle Creek Collection. A premium quality coin that is boldly struck with brilliant frosty mint luster and surfaces whose overall quality rests at the uppermost end of the grade designation. The reverse is literally aglow with bright fluorescent rainbow toning comprised of deep green, burgundy, lime, emerald, violet, fuchsia, tangerine, lemon, aquamarine, sky-blue, lilac and amber iridescence. The reverse is blast white save for a hint of gold at the rim. Awesome flash and eye appeal.
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Ex Battle Creek Collection. This lovely coin is fully struck with bright frosty mint luster and fewer flaws that one might expect given its grade designation. In other words, this is a really nice mid-range MS63 specimen. The obverse exhibits deep glowing luminescent teal and burgundy toning with subtle nuances of violet, lime-green and sky-blue thrown in for good measure. The reverse is brilliant white with a bit of ochre clinging to the periphery.
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Ex Battle Creek Collection. A visually striking coin that is sharply struck with bright frosty mint luster throughout. The reverse is ablaze with vivid rainbow toning comprised of irregular bands of peacock, burgundy, lime, emerald, violet, fuchsia, tangerine, lemon, sky-blue, lilac and ochre iridescence. The obverse is primarily white with a touch of ochre and aquamarine at the rim. An altogether beautiful example with wonderful eye appeal.
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Ex Battle Creek Collection. A beautiful premium quality coin that is boldly struck with blazing mint luster and surfaces that are much better preserved than the stated grade would indicate. This is a very high end specimen to be sure. The obverse is engulfed in beautiful rainbow hues comprised of forest green, burgundy, teal, violet, fuchsia, tangerine, lemon and pale blue-green iridescence while the reverse exhibits blinding white luster throughout. Very flashy with awesome eye appeal.
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Ex Battle Creek Collection. Here's another example from this collection that was undergraded by NGC and is definitely a point better than the grade indicated on the insert. This coin is fully struck with sharp detail throughout. The vibrant surfaces are extremely clean and exhibit blazing frosty mint luster. The obverse is vividly toned beginning with neon emerald and fuchsia on the left side, which gives way to luminescent canary, apricot, tangerine, lemon and sky blue hues over the balance of the coin. The reverse is riveting blast white with a hint of lemon at the rim. A very flashy specimen with powerful visual appeal.
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Ex Battle Creek Collection. To begin with, this stunning coin is perched at the uppermost end of the grade designation and would not be out of place in a MS65 holder. Bright fresh mint brilliance throughout with surfaces free of significant distractions. The obverse is aglow with scintilating lemon and pale apple green luminescence overall and a bright colorful crescent comprised of brilliant turqouise, teal, violet, magenta and crimson hues while the reverse is blast white. A premium quality specimen with strong technical and visual attributes.
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Ex Battle Creek Collection. A thoroughly engaging coin with bright voluminous coruscating luster throughout along with a needle sharp strike. The surfaces are well preserved and fresh -- further enhanced by the prescence of beautiful original color. The obverse is a glowing palette of lemon, pale apple green and sky blue iridescence overall with vivid turquoise, lavender, crimson and tangering hues covering the upper right quadrant. The reverse is blast white with a hint of amber at the rim. Uncompromising quality and excellent eye appeal without the huge Battle Creek price tag attached.
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