Proof 1902 silver dollars, as with all proof coins struck in that year, were produced with a no-contrast finish, as the Mint altered its die-making process for proof issues. As a result, proof 1902 dollars are extremely rare with any degree of cameo contrast. Collectors instead usually strive to acquire the finest possible non-Cameo for their collections. This particular example exhibits lovely original toning and a stunning overall appearance.
With a mintage of only 82,000 pieces, the 1908-S is a favorite semi-key date in the Indian half eagle series. Examples of this issue are known in all grades from MS60 to MS68, but the majority of Mint State pieces fall in the MS62 to MS64 range. Gems are scarce, and finer pieces are rarely seen.
We are offering up to 100 PCGS/NGC MS65 $20 Saints at just $2,555 per coin. This is a $50 discount off the current spreadsheet pricing. 10 Coin Minimum
In 1879, greedy miners and railroad magnates conspired to make it cheaper to ship silver from the Comstock Lode to the San Francisco Mint for coinage, rather than depositing the bullion at the nearby Carson City facility. These actions resulted in a severe shortage of bullion at the Nevada coinage factory. Accordingly, the Carson City Mint struck a small mintage of just 756,000 Morgan dollars in 1879, before suspending production on February 26. Some coins were released into circulation over the years, and many of the coins in government storage were probably melted in 1918, when the Pittman Act took effect. The 1879-CC was not as well represented as some other issues in the GSA sales of the 1970s. Today, the 1879-CC is the second-rarest Morgan dollar from the Carson City Mint.
$14,500 in PCGS price guide.
Offered at $12,495
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From a mintage of 425,400 pieces, the 1889-S Liberty eagle is not too difficult to locate in lower circulated grades but Choice examples are rare. Writing all the way back in 2006, Jeff Garrett and Ron Guth remarked:
“MS-64 examples are very rare and the finest certified example is a single PCGS MS-65 coin, which has yet to appear on the market.” The current PCGS population report shows one MS65+ example, (but no MS65’s) with none higher. For its part, the NGC population is 1 with none graded higher.
Listed at $54,000 in the CDN CPG and $69,000 in the NGC price guide.
