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Long Beach Signature US Coin Sale 1252 16-17 Feb 2017
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Morgan Dollars
1891-S $1 MS65 Deep Mirror Prooflike PCGS. The San Francisco Mint struck almost 5.3 million Morgan dollars in 1891 and the issue was considered common until relatively recent times. The Morgan dollar series enjoyed increased popularity with collectors in the 1960s and 1970s, focusing attention on the series, and revealing how elusive high-grade specimens of the 1891-S are in comparison to the number of collectors seeking an example. Fortunately, the 1891-S was a well-made issue, in general, and a surprising number of attractive prooflike specimens have surfaced over the years. The issue is definitely scarce with the Deep Mirror Prooflike designation, however.
Among Deep Mirror Prooflike examples of this issue, the present coin is tied for finest-certified honors. The frosty design elements are sharply detailed throughout and provide intense cameo contrast with the deeply reflective fields. The mostly brilliant surfaces show only a few minor signs of contact and eye appeal is terrific. Population: 4 in 65 Deep Mirror Prooflike, 0 finer (1/17).
1891-S $1 MS65 Deep Mirror Prooflike PCGS. The San Francisco Mint struck almost 5.3 million Morgan dollars in 1891 and the issue was considered common until relatively recent times. The Morgan dollar series enjoyed increased popularity with collectors in the 1960s and 1970s, focusing attention on the series, and revealing how elusive high-grade specimens of the 1891-S are in comparison to the number of collectors seeking an example. Fortunately, the 1891-S was a well-made issue, in general, and a surprising number of attractive prooflike specimens have surfaced over the years. The issue is definitely scarce with the Deep Mirror Prooflike designation, however.
Among Deep Mirror Prooflike examples of this issue, the present coin is tied for finest-certified honors. The frosty design elements are sharply detailed throughout and provide intense cameo contrast with the deeply reflective fields. The mostly brilliant surfaces show only a few minor signs of contact and eye appeal is terrific. Population: 4 in 65 Deep Mirror Prooflike, 0 finer (1/17).