1895-O $1 MS(PCGS#7236)

August 2018 ANA U.S. Coins Auction Philadelphia, PA

拍卖行

Stack's Bowers

批号

1225

等级

MS66

价格

2,298,719

详细说明

Jaw-Dropping Gem Mint State 1895-O Morgan Dollar Just One Finer at PCGS 1895-O Morgan Silver Dollar. MS-66 (PCGS). A legendary condition rarity among Morgan silver dollars, Gem examples of the 1895-O are more rumored than real in today's market. Fortunately for advanced specialists in this popular and widely collected series, this is just such a coin. A richly original piece, the reverse exhibits particularly bold toning with dominant antique copper that yields to even warmer charcoal-blue at the periphery. Direct lighting calls forth intense undertones of iridescent gold, blue and silver-russet that further enhance already memorable eye appeal. For the obverse, we note more irregular, mottled toning in olive-russet and, at the left and right borders, swirls of charcoal-blue. The in hand appearance is exceptionally smooth for this conditionally challenging issue, and even with the aid of a loupe both sides still present as virtually pristine. Superior luster and striking qualities join exceptional surface preservation to establish the remarkable premium Gem as one of the finest 1895-O dollars available to today's discerning Morgan enthusiasts. Phenomenal! With a mere 450,000 coins struck the 1895-O boasts one of the lowest mintages among circulation strike Morgan dollars. Most examples were retained in federal vaults and melted later, although more than 100,000 pieces probably entered commercial channels and account for the typically encountered worn survivor in today's market. Mint State coins have always been elusive in numismatic circles, and when offered at all are apt to display poor striking quality and/or unattractive surfaces. The present offering clearly represents a fleeting bidding opportunity not to be overlooked. PCGS Population: just 3; with a single MS-67 finer. PCGS# 7236. NGC ID: 255Y. Click here for certification details from PCGS.