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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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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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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. 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. 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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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This coin is very boldly struck with wonderfully preserved surfaces that rest at the uppermost end of the assigned grade. The fields exhibit (atypical) ultra-deep watery reflectivity and the devices are well frosted accounting for a distinct cameo effect. The obverse is awash in glowing amber iridescence with a touch of aquamarine at the rim. A premium quality example with excellent visual appeal.
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CAC approved with sticker denoting Premium Quality and it is PQ+ all the way. This coin is fully struck with needle sharp definition throughout and wonderful frosty coruscating luster. The surfaces are very clean (particularly in light of the stated grade) and exhibit just a few tiny inconsequential abrasions, none of a serious or highly distracting nature. Another example of PCGS's current ultra strict grading, which is a bit too stringent at the moment in my opinion -- a sentiment shared today by many professionals who themselves possess strong grading skills.
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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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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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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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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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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. Although graded MS64 DMPL this is one of the most eye appealing example of this scarce date that I can recall. It is boldly struck with very nice surfaces that exhibit just a smattering of small inconsequential abrasions. The crystal clear glassy fields exhibit ultra-deep reflectivity while the devices are abundantly coated with icy white mint frost providing an atypically (in regard to this date) strong cameo contrast. Very flashy with lots of pizzazz. I can assure you that you could search high and low and not find its equal in terms of sheer eye appeal for the date. Moreover, this is a genuinely scarce coin as evidenced by the fact that PCGS has certified just eighty-nine at this level with thirty-three graded higher.
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A visually compelling coin and the quintessential Carson City DMPL dollar. It is sharply struck with a few grade limiting abrasions present on Liberty's chin with the balance of the coin being relatively mark-free. The dazzling brilliant fields are crystal clear and watery with ultra-deep reflectivity and snow white devices with a prominent (and highly desirable) halo effect around the eagle. An exceedingly flashy deep mirror black and white cameo prooflike -- what more is there to say?
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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 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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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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