LOT 312 $1 1870 NGC PR65 ULTRA CAMEO This is a big, boldly contrasted GEM Proof! Deep, beaming mirrored fields are blinding in the light. The mirrors are quite flashy and icy-smooth save for a tiny planchet flake in the lower right obverse field. The Sharply struck devices are brilliantlyfrosted and create a just superb CAMEO contrast. There is a hint of gold that frames the obverse. The eye appeal is nice. PCGS 3, NGC 3. A PCGS PR64 DCAM sold in January 2014 for $13,513 before this one sold for $14,100 in the 2017 FUN auction. Only 2 NGC coins are graded finer at NGC in the UltraCameo designation. The last PCGS PR65 DCAM sold for $23,000 in July 2008! These clearly do not appear in auction with any frequency! PCGS #97018 | EST: $13,000+LEGENDAUCTIONS.COM 149
LOT 313 $1 1871 PCGS PR66+ CAC SUPER ULTRA HIGH END everything! If this coin were in a PR67 holder, we would not flinch. Everything about this coin is wild! Incredible mirrors are super deep and blaze from all over; they are crystal clear, ultra clean, and have intense reflectivity. The surfaces do look like a freshly formed perfect sheet of ice. An outrageous original mix of circular royal blue/green/reddish gold/amber/violet colors all dazzle to no end. Miss Liberty and the details are fully struck and have thick frost. We do grade the reverse a full PR67 and the obverse a 66.9+. The eye appeal of this monster is full PR68+ caliber (yes, you read that right). PCGS 1, NGC 0, CAC 1 (there are NO regular PR66’s). There is only one PR67. This coin last sold for $52,875 in April 2014. It is more than worth the money-don’t just take our word on it-see the coin in person. This piece is light years superior to most other Seated Proofs we have ever seen! Plus, it has colors that would make a peacock blush. In the end, PCGS was too tight on this coin. This coin will be a stand out in any GEM Set it is placed in. PCGS #7019 | EST: $45,000+150
LOT 314 2017 T$1 1873-CC PCGS AU53 LEGEND’S REGENCY AUCTION SCHEDULE: Richly toned on both sides the eye appealing AU 73-CC Trade Official Auction for the PCGS Members Only Show dollar. Some light marks, acquired during its brief stay in Thursday, December 14th. circulation do not detract and are appropriate for the Caesars | Las Vegas, NV assigned grade. ............................................ PCGS 19, NGC 10. The most recent example to sell in a major LEGEND’S PREMIER SESSION SCHEDULEauction was nearly a decade ago, bringing $3,450 in April 2008. October 23 - 29, 2017A PCGS AU55 sold for $2,938 in April 2017 and an AU50 sold for$2,585 in June 2014. The current CU value is $3,400. A neat coin November 2 - 12, 2017 for the collector! December 11- 17, 2017 For more information about consigning, contact: PCGS #7032 | EST: $2,300+ Julie Abrams ([email protected]) Greg Cohen ([email protected])LEGENDAUCTIONS.COM 151
LOT 315 T$1 1878-CC PCGS MS64 CAC Yes, this coin did very much sell for $73,437.50 in our July Regency Sale. Since then the collector decided to concentrate on other areas (he bought the Lord St. Oswald-Norweb 1794 Dollar in PCGS MS64 CAC out of the recent ANA Sale). He quickly realized this coin did not really fit into the set he is building, so here it is-back for sale totally UNRESEVED. Here is our description from the last sale: Welcome back to the market! This coin has been away for a minimum of 20+ years. It is from the estate of a major Trade Dollar collector. This coin’s quality is great. Outstanding super satiny smooth surfaces are visible all over. Even using a strong glass you will find hardly any scrapes or ticks. A moderate luster greatly enhances the totally original colors. A thick band of navy opens into deep champagne centers. There are no spots or discolorations. Miss Liberty and the details are sharply struck and are way above average. We assure you, this is not your typical 1878-CC Trade Dollar. The overall eye appeal is very pleasing! PCGS 8, NGC 5, CAC 4. The last PCGS MS64 CAC piece to sell in auction brought $69,000 in August2012. We paid $54,050 for a NGC MS63+ CAC in June 2016. The current Collectors Universe Value is $79,000. PCGS has graded only 2 coins higher (the MS65 last sold for $143,750 back in January 2007). The extreme rarity of this date and grade are undeniable. We know this will be a great fit in any choice CC or MS Trade Dollar set. We expect strong bidding here! Now collectors have a second chance to own it. PCGS #7047 | EST: $60,000+152
LOT 316 LOT 317 T$1 1876 PCGS PR65 CAM CAC T$1 1881 TRADE. PCGS PR65 CAM CACYou can see the flash of the mirrors from across the room! Deep Beautiful! A true GEM! Boldly, shimmering watery mirrors shine and seemingly endless mirrors beam from all over; the mirrors in the light. Soft iridescent pastel toning adds depth to the fields, are extremely clean, have stunning clarity, and of course are heightening their contrast against the fully struck and boldlyhighly reflective. The only lines you will find-are on the old holder! frosted reliefs. Dappled blue, gold, and rose hues blend together A gorgeous ring of totally original reddish gold frames the rims giving this GEM a superb look. on both sides. Miss Liberty and every detail are thickly frosted PCGS 29, NGC 20, CAC 6. Only two PCGS/CAC examples have and stand out with crisp full strikes. sold in auction. We think the example that sold for $5,875 in the 2017 FUN auction represents a buy back, as that coin sold for PCGS 9, NGC 9, CAC 9. The last one of these to sell in auction $9,400 in a March 2013 auction. The only other PCGS/CAC coinactually slipped through the cracks. It brought $7,638 in January sold for $8,625 back in 2011. A non-CAC recently sold for $8,813 and the current Collector’s Universe value is listed at $9,750. A 2017. Our sister company, Legend Numismatics, bought thecoin and immediately sold it for much more. You can NOT buy a great type coin or example for a high end set of GEM Proofcrisp clear mirrored untoned GEM for under $10,000 in a normal Trade dollars. setting (FUN was again, a weaker auction because it was too PCGS #87061 | EST: $6,500+ big). One thing we know better than anyone-GEM Proof Trade Dollars (Legend has built the FINEST set of those too).PCGS #87056 | EST: $10,000+ LEGENDAUCTIONS.COM 153
LOT 319 LOT 318 $1 1879-S PCGS MS67 CAC From the San Francisco Set. Ex Sonnier Collection--one of the $1 1879-O PCGS MS64 CAC greatest cabinets of toned Morgan dollars to ever be assembled. EX SUNNYWOOD-SIMPSON Beautiful! Arching bands of rainbow color blanket about 60% From the San Francisco Set. From our Regency Auction IX offering of the Sunnywood-Simpson Collection, where we of the obverse starting with rich cranberry, then fading and described this coin was cataloged as: “Not only is this the blending into teal, violet, gold, magenta, apricot, and orange most exceptionally colored 1879-O that we have ever seen, but hues before stopping to semi-reflective silver. The luster radiates it is also superior in technical quality to the two PCGS MS65 brilliantly on both sides, especially on the obverse where the examples we have owned. In cased like this, we are willing to colors burst in the light. Well struck, Ms. Liberty and the details sacrifice registry ranking to include a superior coin, even if the are fully formed and frosty. We would rate the colors an 8.5+ on slab grade is a point lower than our other candidates. our 10-point scale. The current PCGS CoinFacts.com plate coin. The eye appeal is quite high end! Worthy of a serious bid from the specialist collector! PCGS #7092 | EST: $1,500+ We can’t really remember seeing many beautifully toned 79-Os in the past few years, especially with this kind of high end quality. Opportunity knocks!” This coin realized $2,820 on a $1,000-$1,100 estimate. After five LOT 320 sales of Northern Lights, we know the toned dollar market is very much alive and well and this is a great opportunity to acquire this $1 1881 PCGS MS65+ CAC EX SIMPSON From the San Francisco Set. A beautifully toned GEM from the wonderfully pedigreed 79-O! Simpson Collection. Both sides display a wealth of antique, PCGS #7090 | EST: $2,500+ multicolored patina, likely a coin stored for many years in an album. We note a few micro-ticks under close inspection, but the eye appeal is quite bold. PCGS 1321, NGC 667, CAC 157. Of those graded, 72 are MS65+ at PCGS. There is no record for this coin selling. With the superb eye appeal and Simpson pedigree we think this one will bring a strong price. PCGS #7124 | EST: $1,000+154
LOT 321 $1 1881-O PCGS MS65 CAC EX SUNNYWOOD-SIMPSONFrom the San Francisco Set. Another AMAZING toned dollar from our historic Sunnywood-Simpson sale. It was described in lot 142 in our Regency Auction IX, as: “Truly a monster toned 1881-O, this PQ gem is the best of five colorful examples of this date that we have owned. By consensus, it is also the best ‘81-O any toned dollar specialist has ever seen. The obverse is blanketed with deep but attractive shades of deep magenta, purple, eggplant, deep blues and greens, and golds, such as could only have formed during decades of absolutely undisturbed storage in the original Mint bag. Ex Jack Kelly’s “Toned Dollars” collection. Jack called this coin “The Purple People-Eater” and it was one of his favorites, along with his 1921-P (now also part of the Sunnywood Collection). We paid record premiums to pry these prize coins away, but they were worth it! If you only buy the very best in toned Morgans, how do you pass up a date that you almost never see toned? This coin realized a whopping $9,694 on a $3,500-$4,000 estimate, and this GEM does rival the color and quality of many of the Northern Lights coins! A grand opportunity to buy a great pedigreed Monster toner! PCGS #7128 | EST: $8,500+ LOT 322 $1 1881-S PCGS MS66 CAC From the San Francisco Set. “JINGLE BELLS” WOW! You would think after selling the Northern Lights Collection we would be jaded, but this coin is nothing less than STUNNING! Amazing blue, green, magenta, and gold toning blend together across the wonderfully clean surfaces. We rate the colors a full 10out of 10 on our color scale. If this coin had been on the market while we were building the Northern Lights Collection, we would have placed it in that remarkable collection. Now is your chance to own this amazing toner! Good luck! PCGS #7130 | EST: $4,000+LEGENDAUCTIONS.COM 155
LOT 324 $1 1883-O PCGS MS65 CAC From the San Francisco Set. A very unique looking toner, nicknamed “Twiggy” for its linear toning pattern. Shades of peach, russet, blue, and gold blend and make for a dramatic look! The reverse is more evenly toned with amber, gold, rose, and blue shades, making you wonder how this coin was stored to take on this neat look! PCGS #7146 | EST: $1,250+ LOT 325 LOT 323 $1 1884-O PCGS MS65 CAC EX SUNNYWOOD-SIMPSON $1 1882-O PCGS MS65+ CAC From the San Francisco Set. Wow, did Sunnywood have a great EX SUNNYWOOD-SIMPSON eye! Last sold in our October 2014 Regency Auction, described From the San Francisco Set. A great toner from one of the as: “Heavy, thick, intense rainbow colors make this common greatest toned Morgan collections ever Sunnywood-Simpson. date toner a powerful standout. Try as we might, we have yet to Beautiful orange-magenta and rose-gold patina are draped locate a more compelling 1884-O in any grade. For this reason, across the obverse, interrupted by a line of sky-blue/silvery we have chosen to include this MS65 in our set even though surfaces, likely caused by something that was touching the higher-graded examples of the issue could easily be located. surface; whatever it was, the effect is quite dramatic indeed! Amazing rich colors are splayed across the obverse, including Sunnywood purchased this magnificent GEM from Mike DeFalco, the most desirable crimson and emerald colors. This is perhaps who knew how to find impossible coins with both killer colors and the most intensely toned coin in the collection. quality. So few 82-Os could come close to the eye appeal of Yet again, even with all the resources at Sunnywood’s this one! disposable, this was the only 1884-O deemed worthy of inclusion. If it were not being sold here, it would certainly stand The present consignor purchased this GEM out of the Sunnywood-Simpson Auction, paying $6,169 against a out in any other set.” $4,500-$5,000 estimate. We anticipate strong bidding on it again This remarkable GEM sold for $3,643 on a $2,500-$2,750 when it comes back around the block this time! estimate. We think it could sell for even more today! PCGS #7136 | EST: $5,500+ PCGS #7154 | EST: $3,000+156
LOT 326 LOT 327 $1 1885-O PCGS MS66+ CAC $1 1887-O PCGS MS64+ CAC From the San Francisco Set. A beautiful, bag toned SUPERB EX SUNNYWOOD-SIMPSON GEM. A band of sexy rainbow colors, the remaining surfaces From the San Francisco Set. This is a stunning, rainbow of the obverse have a light, pastel sea-green patina. We rank toned gem, with a full MS65 reverse that realized $4,230 on a the colors a full 9 on our 10-point scale, and is oh so close to $1,500-$1,750 estimate in our sale of the Sunnywood-SimpsonNorthern Lights quality. The surfaces are VERY clean, free of any Collection, October 2014, lot 165, where we described it as: distracting marks, and the strike is full. Worthy of inclusion in aworld class collection of toned Morgan dollars and truly worthy of “The distinctive, beautiful banded rainbow bag toning found on this coin is a classic hallmark found only among toned a premium bid! Morgan dollars, but it is extremely rare on an 1887-O. While it is PCGS #7162 | EST: $1,250+ reasonably easy to find this kind of color on common date coins such as an 1881-S, it is an exciting treat to find it on better dates. For that reason, we have opted to include this example in the set rather than any of the MS65’s that we have owned. Those coins were album-toned, but the colors could not compare to the vibrant, true banded rainbow bag-toning on this MS64+.” PCGS #7176 | EST: $3,750+ LOT 328 LOT 329 $1 1888-O PCGS MS65 CAC $1 1889 PCGS MS65 CACFrom the San Francisco Set. A lovely textile toned GEM from the EX SUNNYWOOD-SIMPSONSonnier Collection. A The obverse is about 50% toned in a pastel From the San Francisco Set. A lovely GEM that was a duplicate in the remarkable Sunnywood-Simpson Collection, and sold teal and sea green. A broad swath of richer blue and another privately to our present consignor. band of gold complete the toning on the obverse. The reverse is untoned, save for a hint of gold at the rim. For a New Orleans Arching bands of rainbow iridescence grace both sides starting at the left rims. The violet hues dominate, but accetns of gold, dollar, the strike is strong and bold. green, and blue add to the visual allure on both sides. Typical of the date, some striking weakness in the central portions of PCGS #7184 | EST: $650+ the design is noted. This GEM will certainly see spirited bidding when it crosses the block, worthy of a very strong bid. PCGS #7188 | EST: $700+ LEGENDAUCTIONS.COM 157
LOT 330 LOT 331 $1 1890-O PCGS MS64 CAC $1 1891-S PCGS MS65 CAC From the San Francisco Set. Nicely toned with gold at the rims, From the San Francisco Set. This frosty and well struck GEM blending to orange and then sky-blue in the centers. Lustrous with a typical blunt central strike. An eye appealing example of a is housed in a Green Tag PCGS slab, and the obverse is exceptionally clean! The fields, cheek, and neck are all free of date that rarely comes with nice color. any significant lines, bagmarks, or other defects. A tiny mark, well hidden among the eagle’s breast feathers is the only reason PCGS #7200 | EST: $450+ we do not think this coin graded MS66. A blast white luster swirls over both sides enhancing the eye appeal. PCGS 531, NGC 231, CAC 81. Very scarce any finer, LRCA sold the last PCGS/CAC example in Regency Auction XXII, realizing $1,410. The current PCGS Price is $1,650, and it would not be a shock if this coin brought more! PCGS #7210 | EST: $1,300+ LOT 332 $1 1892-O PCGS MS64+ CAC LOT 333 EX SUNNYWOOD-SIMPSON From the San Francisco Set. A fantastic duplicate from the $1 1896 PCGS MS66 PL CAC Simpson-Sunnywood Collection, one that did not appear in our From the San Francisco Set. At first glance, depending on the Regency Auction IX. Light pastel iridescent toning graces the angle the light hits this marvelous GEM, you would think it is a near-GEM obverse, but flip the coin over, and the reverse shows deeply toned proof. Upon close inspection, it is “just” a very peripheral rainbow hues and a brilliant silver-gold center. reflective fully Prooflike coin. Fully defined devices are frosty and have ample contrast with the deeply watery fields surrounding. Conditionally rare in any grade finer, this coin should bring a very strong bid from dollar specialists. The current PCGS Price Guide Both sides are draped in a gorgeous pattern of brilliant blue centers that blend to a frame of golden orange at the rims. The lists a value of $1,550 and the value doubles in 65. eye appeal is spectacular! PCGS #7216 | EST: $1,000+ PCGS 21, NGC 10, CAC 12. The most recent example to sell in auction realized $2,115 in an April 2016 auction--and that coin was totally untoned. That realization was quite the premium to the current PCGS Price Guide value of $1,350. A real prize for either the toned or PL dollar collector. PCGS #7241 | EST: $1,300+158
LOT 334 LOT 335 $1 1897-S PCGS MS65 CAC $1 1898-O PCGS MS67 CACFrom the San Francisco Set. Boldly lustrous with a brilliant flashy EX SUNNYWOOD-SIMPSON cartwheel that rolls uninterrupted over satiny smooth surfaces. From the San Francisco Set. Many dealers who have seen this beast have pronounced it the finest ever 98-O with rainbow The strike is crisp and full, about as complete as you could toning. Unusually pristine surfaces are thickly blanketed with an hope for. equally pristine layer of deep and substantial rainbow bag toning. The somewhat darker than normal rainbow toning immediately PCGS 1285, NGC 720, CAC 132. Generally selling in the conjures a silent tale of decades of absolutely $550-$650 range, do not let the pops fool you, there has not undisturbed storage. been one sold in a major auction this year. Good luck.PCGS #7250 | EST: $600+ The quality is great, but the eye appeal is off the charts! This would be a perfect fit in any Type or gem Morgan set. PCGS #7254 | EST: $3,500+LOT 336 LOT 337 $1 1899-O PCGS MS65 CAC $1 1900-O PCGS MS66 CACFrom the San Francisco Set. Here is a date that you almost never EX SUNNYWOOD-SIMPSON From the San Francisco Set. Ms. Liberty must have seen herself see with any really stunning color; usually 99-Os come with a in the mirror she is blushing so much on this very nicely toned creamy, silvery white hue. What a great toner this is, a coin that GEM. Aside from that dash of rose patina on her cheek. Liberty is framed in rings of sky blue and amber-gold; the reverse is would have found itself right at home in the Northern Lights blanketed in a seductive blend of sultry red and violet hues. Collection. Cool cobalt, sultry crimson, blooming teal hues are A crisp strike for the date and a vivid mint bloom add to thebrought to the utmost vividness with a bold mint luster. We wouldrate the colors a 8+ on our 10-point scale. Clearly a “MOOSE” for wonderful eye appeal. the grade, and a highly attractive coin for the specialist! Let the In our ninth Regency Auction, this coin realized $2,938 against a bidding war commence! $1,500-$1,750 estimate. This coin should see a similar strong bid PCGS #7260 | EST: $1,250+ today! Good luck! PCGS #7266 | EST: $2,700+ LEGENDAUCTIONS.COM 159
LOT 339 $1 1903-O PCGS MS66 CAC EX SIMPSON From the San Francisco Set. The fabled 1903-O dollar was once considered the premier rarity of the Morgan dollars series, with virtually no examples known in mint state. However, in late 1962, the Treasury began releasing Morgan dollars that had been stored in its vaults for many decades. Among these was a significant number of 1903-O dollars - all in mint state! Essentially all known uncirculated examples stem from this 1962 release. Most, however, are untoned, and it is rare to find a lovely envelope or album toned piece such as this one, particularly in such high grade This is actually a very colorful paper toned piece. Both sides of this high end are bathed in even shades of warm, slightly iridescent gold/green/blue/rose/violet colors. PCGS #7286 | EST: $2,500+ LOT 338 $1 1902-O PCGS MS66+ CAC LOT 340 EX SUNNYWOOD-SIMPSON From the San Francisco Set. From our October 2014 sale of the $1 1878-CC PCGS MS66 CAC Sunnywood-Simpson Collection, described as: “An absolutely A superb and beautiful GEM example of the first CC Morgan beautiful coin pedigreed to two previous owners known for their dollar issue. Razor sharp definition of the design elements are discerning taste for coins with great eye appeal. As with all the brought to life by a radial, brilliant mint luster. The obverse is issues from 1898 through 1902, here again the “O” mint is more awash in old textile toning with shades of sky blue, light aqua, readily found with beautiful color, but a coin as pretty as this one pale gold, and hints of rose showing the delicate pattern of the is nonetheless quite scarce. In our opinion, this coin has so much color it is one of the highlights of the collection. In addition to the canvas bag. The eye appeal truly is something special! killer colors, this coin has superior quality, with no negatives to be found. The luster is intense and really makes the colors stand PCGS 310, NGC 213, CAC 58. The most recent PCGS/CAC coin out. We expect strong bidding on this magnificent coin!” to sell was the Ex Bella Collection coin in our December 2016 auction, which realized $7,050. That coin, while attractive, was We certainly got that strong bidding when this SUPERB GEM blast white. This coin, with its lovely, totally original bag tone, sold for $8,813 against a pre-sale estimate of $1,500-$1,750. should bring a significant premium. PCGS #7280 | EST: $7,750+ PCGS #7080 | EST: $5,000+160
LOT 341 $1 1878-S PCGS MS66 CAC LOT 342 A beautiful, semi-reflective cartwheel luster swirls under a lightblanket of teal, gold, olive, and iridescent hues accenting the wellstruck and frosty devices. Both sides are clean and free from any singularly distracting marks. Ex. Regency Auction II, February 2013, lot 10184, where it realized $891. A beauty like this should bring a similar price today. PCGS #7082 | EST: $750+ $1 1879-CC PCGS MS64 DMPL CAC WOW! What a brilliant and reflective DMPL 79-CC! First off, Ms. Liberty and the eagle are boldly frosted and sharply struck. The mirrors are like sheets of ice, offering rich mirrors that beam a full 8+” deep. Despite a dusting of clear gold this beauty will fit in very nicely in an untoned DMPL set. Many of the known mint state survivors came out of the treasury department in the 1950s and then later on in the GSA releases. It is likely that this coin came from one of those more recent distributions,than in 1879. PCGS 19, NGC 11, CAC 4. There are only three PCGS-graded examples that have been graded finer, and all seem to be off the market, ensconced in collections. No other CAC coin has sold in auction, and keep in mind that the MS65 DMPL last sold 11 years ago. This gem is going to be the finest DMPL 79-CC to hit the market in the foreseeable future, take full advantage of the opportunity! PCGS #97087 | EST: $18,000+ LEGENDAUCTIONS.COM 161
LOT 343 $1 1879-S PCGS MS66 CAC LOT 344 Stunning mint brilliance bursts through the wonderful bag toning. The original canvas bag pattern can be seen in the lower left obverse quadrant. Powder blue, teal, gold, violet, and orange. The devices are sharply and fully struck with a frosty texture. The eye appeal is superb, and we rate the color a 9 on our 10-point scale. Worthy of a strong bid, as it brought $1,380 in April 2012 (while the CU value is listed at $250). Expect to see fierce bidding! PCGS #7092 | EST: $1000+ $1 1880-S PCGS MS67+ CAC EX SUNNYWOOD-SIMPSON From our October 2014 offering of the Sunnywood-Simpson Collection, lot 231, where it was described as: “Both sides are extremely clean and a full, booming luster really lights up the killer end roll toning. The reverse is a beautiful light reddish gold, while the obverse has triangles of blue/green/gold/ purple/violet. Miss Liberty and the details are frosty and fully struck. The eye appeal is jaw dropping! Any color lover would be more than happy to place this coin in their finest color set!” Spirited bidding ensued, realizing $5,053 when the hammer fell on an estimate of $4,000-$4,500. With its excellent eye appeal and important provenance, we suspect similar strong bidding. PCGS #7118 | EST: $4,000+162
LOT 345 LOT 346 $1 1880-S PCGS MS68 $1 1880-S PCGS MS68+ CACLegend Rare Coin Auctions will only offer reverse toned Morgan Virtual perfection! Satin smooth surfaces are amplified by a bold, dollars if they are truly special. Lustrous surfaces shine through radiant cartwheel luster. The sharply struck devices are totally a pearly-gold on the obverse, but it is the reverse that makes frosty and fully defined. A subtle band of rainbow toning at thethis coin special. Bold blue, gold, teal, amber, fuchsia, and olive left rim and a hint of semi-prooflike reflectivity on the reverse blend together with a lovely dappled pattern. We rate the colorsan 8 on our 10-point color scale.The devices are very well struck adds to the superb eye appeal. and razor sharp in definition in Ms. Liberty’s hair curls. The eye PCGS 240, NGC 308, CAC 113. PCGS has graded 28 examples appeal is superb! in MS68+ with a mere five coins graded MS69 finer. We sold thePCGS 212, NGC 304. Worthy of a strong bid from the advanced most recent example, which brought $14,688 in our July 2017collector. If the toning was on the obverse, this coin would sell for Regency Auction. PCGS lists a value of $20,500 in their price $10,000 or more! Since the toning is on the reverse, you get the guide. This coin’s superior eye appeal should see very strong color, but save on the price. Good luck! bidding when it crosses the block! Good luck! PCGS #7118 | EST: $4,500+ PCGS #7118 | EST: $15,000+ LEGENDAUCTIONS.COM 163
LOT 348 $1 1881-S PCGS MS64+ A very neat double sided toner. Brilliant yellow-gold and magenta-rose colors dominate and totally blanket the obverse. The reverse has bands of teal, crimson, and mustard covering about 60% while the remaining surface is brilliant and original silver. The eye appeal is very neat, and we rate the colors an 8 on our 10-point scale, and we think PCGS was spot on with the MS64+ grade. PCGS #7130 | EST: $500+ LOT 347 $1 1881-O PCGS MS65+ CAC LOT 349 A totally UNIQUE rainbow hued pattern dominates the obverse. $1 1881-S PCGS MS65 CAC Shades of rose, gold, aqua-blue, magenta, and violet blend Glowing luster blooms under resplendent rainbow toning that together brilliantly. Angular areas of untoned, original silver graces the obverse, that we would rate a 9 on our 10-point scale. surfaces are evidence of old paper roll storage, where the paper Combined with the bold strike and very clean surfaces for the folds prevented the toning from forming. We rate the totally unique toning pattern as an 8.5+ on our 10-point scale. The coin assigned grade. What great eye appeal! is very lustrous and nicely struck. PCGS #7130 | EST: $1,000+ PCGS 842, NGC 503, CAC 94. This is among 65 examples called MS65+ at PCGS. The most recent example to sell realized $5,288 in the recent ANA auction, but that coin was blast white and did not have the neat toning that this coin does. This date rarely comes with such dramatic color. RARE any finer! PCGS #7128 | EST: $5,000+164
LOT 350 LOT 351 $1 1881-S PCGS MS65 $1 1881-S PCGS MS65Semi-prooflike reflectivity and frosty luster bring out the subtleties Beautiful rainbow toning dominates the obverse, covering about 1/3 of that side. Rich colors are brought out by a bold, radiating of the color on both sides of this nicely struck two-sided toner. cartwheel luster. We rate the color a 8+ on our 10-point scale; the Deep color forms an arch along the lower 30% of the obverse,while the reverse has an impressive array of iridescent colors that eye appeal is superb! are really brought out when rotated in a light. The reverse is the more impressive side, and if the color was on the obverse this PCGS #7130 | EST: $500+ coin would really see very strong bidding. Even still, we can see it bring a handsome price when it crosses the block.PCGS #7130 | EST: $500+LOT 352 LOT 353 $1 1881-S PCGS MS65+ CAC $1 1881-S PCGS MS66 CACA beautiful swath of rainbow toning shines in front of Ms. Liberty’s Rolling cartwheel luster swirls along both sides of this beautiful GEM. Rich, totally original bag toning in amber gold, teal-blue, profile, is brought out by a full, booming cartwheel luster. The and peachy hues show the canvas bag fabric texture impartedcolor fully defines the well struck devices and silky smooth fields from the storage in the original bag. A very pretty coin worthy of aon the obverse, covering about 50% of the surfaces. The reverseis mostly untoned toward the centers with a lovely ring of rainbow serious bid from the colored dollar collector.at the rim. The eye appeal is exceptional for the assigned grade, PCGS #7130 | EST: $800+ and the color is fantastic!PCGS #7130 | EST: $750+ LEGENDAUCTIONS.COM 165
LOT 354 $1 1881-S PCGS MS66+ CAC A bold swirling cartwheel luster shows off the lovely rainbow tones that grace the obverse and that frame the rims of the reverse. Bold gold, icy blue, and touches of dramatic magenta toning on the obverse are VIVIDLY brought to life by the semi- reflective cartwheel luster. If the colors were a touch richer, this coin would be on par with some of the finest toners we have offered. Good luck! PCGS #7130 | EST: $700+ LOT 355 LOT 356 $1 1881-S PCGS MS66+ CAC $1 1881-S PCGS MS68 CAC Bold cartwheel luster swirls along both sides of the high quality A true superb gem with immaculate lustrous surfaces. The surfaces, bringing the rich autumnal sunset hues to life! A very lustrous cartwheels are so vibrant a pair of dark sunglasses unique toning pattern is quite attractive, and we would rate the should be used to save your eyes! Some light eggplant and pale cherry toning blends with blueberry accents on the obverse, colors an 8 out of 10 on our color scale. Worthy of a while a dusting of clear gold graces the reverse. The devices are premium bid! sharply struck and the surfaces throughout are very clean. PCGS #7130 | EST: $1,250+ PCGS 153, NGC 283, CAC 115. This coin realized $5,875 in an October 2012 auction. Only 16 pieces are graded finer. Bound for a wonderful set of dollars! Good luck! PCGS #7130 | EST: $5,000+166
LOT 358 $1 1882-S PCGS MS65+ CAC Beautiful autumnal gold and amber dominate the obverse with accents or crimson and midnight blue at the right rim. Close inspection reveals the canvas pattern from the long term storage in a mint bag. Bold, radial cartwheel luster brings the vivid color to life! Worthy of a premium bid! PCGS #7140 | EST: $750+LOT 357 $1 1881-S PCGS MS68 CAC LOT 359 What a killer 81-S! This coin was placed in our sale by a dealerwho paid a lot for it and tried it twice for a MS68+. Obviously, it is $1 1882-S PCGS MS66 CAC This lovely GEM is vividly lustrous and richly toned. The obverse not an MS68+. Still, it is one heck of a coin! displays a superb blend of deep blue, violet, and sea-green with accents of magenta and gold. We would rate the colors on this Shocking virtually perfect surfaces like this piece has are notsomething you see often. We used a strong glass to look around old holdered beauty an 8.5+ out of 10 on our color scale. and for the most part found NO imperfections. A strong luster This coin was last offered in the 2013 ANA auction, where it was illuminates both sides. The color is a totally original silvery white part of the Giman New Heart Collection, realizing $2,115. Beforewith some faint gold spread around. Miss Liberty and the details that it appeared in a May 2011 and April 2006 auction, each timeare fully struck and have delicate frost. Most important, her cheek realizing a strong price! will please any picky collector. The eye appeal is superb! PCGS #7140 | EST: $1,500+ PCGS 154, NGC 283, CAC 116. This is the coin that sold for $5,640 in February 2017. The owners are saying uncle. Time for someone to add a really nice 1881-S Morgan to their holdings!PCGS #7130 | EST: $4,750+ LEGENDAUCTIONS.COM 167
LOT 360 $1 1882-S PCGS MS66 CAC A very visually impressive end roll toner! Where the folds of the paper roll met has imparted a very interesting angular coloration, in which a beam of teal, cobalt, and amber burst from Liberty’s eye, whole below has lovely sunset golden-orange, and above has vivid lemon-yellow and behind is a brilliant silvery lustrous surface with accents of icy blue-lilac. A radial cartwheel luster rolls along both sides adding to the superb eye appeal. The details are all fully struck up and the surfaces are very clean. Our consignor has named this coin “Ms. Lazer Beam”--although LOT 361 the Beatles fan that is this cataloger, perhaps “The Girl with Kaleidoscope Eyes” is also appropriate. The visually effect is $1 1882-S PCGS MS66 DMPL dramatic, even without the majority of the coin being toned! Among the FINEST Deep Mirror Prooflike 82-S dollars graded by PCGS. Its rich mirrors are a full 8” deep in their reflectivity and PCGS #7140 | EST: $1,500+ they contrast beautifully against the sharply struck and frosty devices. A few teeny marks are exaggerated by the nature of the surfaces, and do not really detract for the overall quality of this wonderful GEM. PCGS 12, NGC 8. There has not been an example sold in nearly a DECADE! These really are VERY RARE and NONE ARE GRADED FINER! The one that sold in July 2008 realized $12,650 and the current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $11,000. These are never available to collectors and we expect that this coin will be hotly contested when it crosses the block! PCGS #97141 | EST: $10,000+168
LOT 362 LOT 363 $1 1883 PCGS MS67 CAC $1 1883-CC PCGS MS65 DMPL Simply lovely! Pretty, variegated golden tones dominate the Deeply mirrored fields reflect a full 8” deep and provide a starkobverse, blending with a ring of blue, magenta, and purple at the right rim. The reverse is mostly brilliant original silver. Lustrous contrast to the heavily frosted and sharply struck devices. A touch of soft golden tone accents the reverse rim. The eye and well struck, the eye appeal is quite nice. appeal is wonderful!PCGS 130, NGC 123, CAC 60. Previously, this gem has sold in PCGS 791, NGC 288. The last one to sell in auction realized $999auction three times since 2010, realizing between $2,530 and and the current PCGS Price Guide value lists a value of $1,350. $2,760 and that is the range we think it will bring today! PCGS #97145 | EST: $1,000+ PCGS #7142 | EST: $2,500+ LOT 364 OUR ESTIMATES The estimates you see published in this catalog $1 1883-O PCGS MS66 CAC are just that: estimates. Keep in mind that a coin A beautiful gem with rich rainbow bands that border a bold could be either low or high end for the grade, splash of eggplant purple. The first band goes from the rimacross Liberty’s eye and cheek, the second band along the date have stunning color or be dull, all of whichand lower hair curls. In front of Liberty’s face is a mottled toning radically affect a coin’s value. Yes, there can bewith a pearly lustrous iridescence. The pattern of toning is quite huge price differences within a grade, and we UNIQUE and extremely attractive! Worthy of the finest of toned offer estimates as a guide so collectors can have dollar collections, we rate the colors a 9 on our 10-point scale. a better idea of value. One thing we will never PCGS #7146 | EST: $1,750+ do is offer low ball estimates in order to claim stronger sales. These published estimates represent what Legend Rare Coin Auctions determines to be an approximate high wholesale value for the coin. The numbers are based upon current market values, similar trades, auction prices, published prices, and a consideration of the coin’s quality. There is no guarantee that the estimated prices are minimums or are exactly what you can expect to get if you attempt to resell them wholesale. We always advise you to view the coins you are interested in and calculate what you’ll pay using as much information as possible. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask us. We are here to help you! LEGENDAUCTIONS.COM 169
LOT 366 $1 1883-O PCGS MS66 DMPL This is truly a spectacular DMPL Morgan. Exceptional black and white cameo-like contrast between the blazing reflective fields and essentially snow white cheek. The surfaces are generally very clean. The strike is razor sharp for the issue, with all of Ms. Liberty’s hair details, eagle’s feathers fully and crisply struck up. We do note two parallel lines that blend in with Liberty’s lower hair curls that are mint made. We have had some discussion whether it is die grease or planchet slag, but either way it is part of the manufacturing process and does not affect the grade. A very low population, in 66 DMPL, and there are none graded higher. Our consignor says that this one is fresh to the market, and we have not been able to locate this specimen in any recent auction. This is the current PCGS CoinFacts plate coin. LOT 365 PCGS 21, NGC 3. There are NONE FINER in the DMPL designation at either service. The more recent examples to sell $1 1883-O PCGS MS67+ CAC in auction did not have the stunning eye appeal of this GEM. The This coin is SUPERB and very close to full MS68! Remarkably most recent example was in June 2016, which realized a very cheap $3,995. The other two sold since 2008 sold for $4,583 and clean surfaces are just that. We used a powerful glass and $4,935. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $5,500 found ZERO imperfections of any size, anywhere. The luster is strong and of course highlights the killer original color. A and it is possible that this coin will surpass that level. rainbow crescent pattern of violet/pearl green/gold/pale lime blends together from left to right on the obverse. Any Peacock in PCGS #97147 | EST: $4,500+ heat would be jealous of these colors. On our 1-10 color scale, we rank this coin a full 10 (10 is the best). The ONLY thing that we believe keeps this coin from being a full MS68 is a touch of softness in the strike. Regardless, this coin ranks among the very best of the best toners and the very best of the best 1883-O’s in existence quality wise! The collectors who missed the Northern Lights coins will be thrilled with this incredible GEM. PCGS #7146 | EST: $7,500+170
LOT 367 LOT 368 $1 1884-CC PCGS MS66+ CAC $1 1884-CC NGC MS66+ PL Very well struck and vividly lustrous, the obverse displays Exceptional everything! There are so many wonderful characteristics to describe about this SUPERB coin! First the cascading bands in shades of blue, gold, and rose luster is vibrant and flashy with a brilliant cartwheel that blazes predominating. The eye appeal is strong and alluring. over highly reflective proof-like mirrored fields. This provides a stunning back light to the distinctive rainbow colored bands that The value of this superb gem is going to be determined by its dominate the left half of the obverse. Ms. Liberty and the detailswonderful eye appeal. The current CU value is $1,450 and in the are fully struck and very frosty. 2013 ANA auction, this gem brought $1,880. PCGS 4, NGC 4. At NGC there are 10 graded finer in the PL PCGS #7152 | EST: $1,500+ designation. This coin has not been in auction for over three years, selling in the 2014 FUN auction for $3,819. The visual appeal of this coin is so superb, we would not be surprised if it brought more than our estimate range when it crosses the block! PCGS #7153 | EST: $3,600+LOT 369 $1 1884-CC PCGS MS65 DMPL LOT 370A light pearly iridescence dusts over fully DMPL mirrored lustroussurfaces. The mirrors do reflect a full 8”+++ and offer neat clarity. $1 1884-CC PCGS MS66 DMPL Really deep 8”+ mirrors beam boldly from all over. The mirrors The devices are fully struck up and nicely frosted giving both sides of this impressive gem a very neat cameo appearance. have remarkably cleanliness (barely any ticks), clarity, and There are a few teeny ticks but they are exagerated because a full blooming flash. The mirrors look like freshly formed ice of the characteristics of the surfaces, otherwise this GEM has a glistening on a lake. Miss Liberty and every detail are fully struck and have gorgeous thick white frost. Even the eagle is stand out great look! fully struck-and one of he ones from the corroded dies. The eye PCGS 660, NGC 263. The last PCGS 65 DMPL to sell in auction appeal is phenomenal!realized $2,703 in our July 2017 Regency Auction (that coin wasCAC-approved). Without CAC-approval, these have been selling PCGS 151, NGC 66, CAC 23. The last one to sell in auction was in the $1,000-$1,500 range and the current CU value is $1,600. a NON CAC piece which brought $2,585 in June 2017. We must PCGS #97153 | EST: $1,200+ comment, this is a rare case where we do not agree with CAC not beaning a coin. The mirrors are not shallow, there are NO big hits, and we really can’t see any other issues. If you seek a really nice fully cameo 1884CC, check this piece out! PCGS #97153 | EST: $2,000+ LEGENDAUCTIONS.COM 171
LOT 371 $1 1884-S PCGS MS63+ CAC The generous mintage of 3,200,000 would make anyone believe that the 1884-S dollar would be a common issue. However, due to a high rate of circulation of the issue, this is one of the MAJOR condition rarities in the series. VERY RARE in choice, and virtually unobtainable in GEM or better grades. This is one of those issues that most collectors only dream of owning in Mint State--many opting for a high end AU58. A bold cartwheel luster rolls along the generally smooth, clean surfaces. Well struck, Ms. Liberty and all the details are crisply impressed on both sides, and a light golden toning mostly along the rims provides definition and depth to the eye appeal. Although a strong glass will reveal a tiny tick or two, they are completely appropriate for the assigned grade and are not in any of the focal areas. The eye appeal is very high end for the issue! PCGS 55, NGC 46, CAC 11. There are only THREE graded MS63+ at PCGS and a total of fourteen coins graded finer, from MS64 (11), and one each in MS65, MS67, MS68. Generally MS63s sell in the $40,000-$50,000 range, and in MS63+, three CAC-approved examples have sold; the most recent selling for $56,400 in April 2017 and one sold in an April 2016 auction for $76,375. The third sold in March 2015 for nearly $100,000! The price jumps into the $115,000-$125,000 range in MS64, making this a wonderful opportunity for an advanced collector! Do not let this coin pass you by if you are building a high end set! You will regret it if you do! PCGS #7156 | EST: $65,000+172
LOT 372 LOT 373 $1 1885 PCGS MS66 DMPL $1 1885-O PCGS MS67 CACRazor sharp in strike, the highly frosted and fully defined devices Superb in every way! For a coin of this vintage, the strike is as contrast against deep, chrome-like mirrored fields. The mirrors bold and sharp as you can hope to see--the devices are well embossed and frosty. The obverse is awash in gold, amber, are clear, free of any singularly distracting marks or lines, the honey, with bold accents of violet, magenta, and bluish-green frosty cheek is clean and smooth. A light dusting of clear gold hues. We rate the color a full 9+ out of 10 on our scale. The adds to the appeal. The eye appeal this GEM is superb. reverse is completely untoned and both sides display a full PCGS 91, NGC 53. Non-CAC DMPLs have been consistent in satiny luster.auction, with several of the most recent example sold in our July 2017 Regency Auction for $2,703, and the current PCGS value PCGS 298, NGC 568, CAC 163. PCGS has graded two dozenis listed at $3,700. Only four coins are graded finer. We think you examples finer, including the sole finest MS68. This remarkably will like the quality. colorful SUPERB GEM is ex 2011 FUN auction, where it realized $2,760. PCGS #97159 | EST: $2,400+ PCGS #7162 | EST: $2,300+LOT 374 $1 1885-O PCGS MS67 CAC LOT 375 A highly satiny lustrous superb GEM with a strike superior tomost examples of this date. The surfaces are clean and free of all $1 1886 PCGS MS67 CAC A classic, album toned SUPERB GEM dollar! Rich multihued but the most insignificant tick. iridescent shades of blue, crimson, violet, and gold blend, primarily towards the rims, lightening to silver on toward thePCGS 297, NGC 564, CAC 163. The last CAC coin to sell brought centers. Nicely struck devices and silky smooth. The eye appeal $1,645 in a September 2016 auction. The current CU value is $1,500 and we think with its superb look, it should bring more! is fantastic. PCGS #7162 | EST: $1,500+ PCGS 440, NGC 952, CAC 324. The current PCGS Price Guide value of $1,200 will be surpassed when this very pretty superb GEM crosses the block. PCGS #7166 | EST: $1,200+ LEGENDAUCTIONS.COM 173
LOT 376 LOT 377 $1 1886 PCGS MS67 CAC $1 1886 PCGS MS67+ CAC A majestically toned SUPERB GEM Morgan dollar. Deep violet, A superb GEM, which our consignor purchased directly from rich orange-gold, lovely green and blue tones all blend together our sister company, Legend Numismatics, so you know that the over silky smooth and boldly lustrous surfaces. We rate the quality is all there and then some! colors a 9+ on our 10-point color scale. The reverse is generally A bold, vibrant luster swirls over both sides of this impressive untoned but with hints of a pearlescent toning. SUPERB gem. Nicely struck and frosty devices are mostly a creamy silver white with a halo of gold and teal at the extreme PCGS 440, NGC 952, CAC 324. Truly worthy of any high end toned dollar collection. Toned dollar specialists, prepare periphery. The eye appeal is wonderful. for battle! PCGS 502, NGC 975, CAC 324. There are 62 graded MS67+ at PCGS #7166 | EST: $1,600+ PCGS and 22 at NGC. Only 9 coins are finer at PCGS. The most recent PCGS MS67+ CAC sold for $2,585 in the recent 2017 ANA auction-- the current CU value is listed at $2,500. A great coin for a date or type set! PCGS #7166 | EST: $2,000+ LOT 378 $1 1887 PCGS MS65+ CAC LOT 379 A stunning, wonderfully colored GEM! Rich layers of original iridescent colors cascade on the obverse. Electric shades of $1 1888 PCGS MS66 CAC pearly green, violet, blue, amber and gold blend across the Dappled iridescent apricot, lilac, lavender, blend over highly surfaces. We rate the color at an 8.5+ on our 10-point scale. The lustrous surfaces. Smooth surfaces, have a nice, frosty satin surfaces are very pleasing quality and the eye appeal is sheen that graces both sides of this well struck gem. HIGH END! PCGS 841, NGC 910, CAC 254. The current CU value is listed at Ex. Our Regency Auction V, December 2013, lot 195 realizing $525, but this coin realized $1,880 in a June 2013 auction. $1,380. PCGS #7182 | EST: $1,500+ PCGS #7172 | EST: $1,000+174
LOT 380 LOT 381 $1 1889 PCGS MS65 CAC $1 1891-O PCGS MS65 A beautiful GEM with superb end roll paper toning on the With a generous mintage, one would think this date would be obverse. The angular pattern suggests where the paper folded relatively common even in gem grade--this is not the case. In over the surface. A phenomenal mix of totally original blue, MS65 this date is rather rare, and there are none finer than purple/violet, green, and gold colors are vividly brought out MS65+ at PCGS. This coin is boldly lustrous and and frosty with by a bold luster on the obverse, while the reverse has a pale,golden-tan and bluish hue. This is a rare date to find with any real a boldly defined strike. The eye appeal is really nice. color like this. PCGS 120, NGC 69. There is a very wide range of Auction Prices Realized, from $3,290 into the $5,000-$6,000+ range. The Ex. Our Regency Auction V, December 2013, lot 199, where it current PCGS Price Guide value is $6,500. As said, the finest at realized $1,265 on a $650+ estimate. Anticipate strong bidding PCGS is MS65+ and there are only six graded as such. A true for it again! condition rarity that is not given the same respect as other dates PCGS #7188 | EST: $900+ in the series. PCGS #7208 | EST: $3,500+ LOT 382 LOT 383 $1 1891-S PCGS MS64 DMPL CAC $1 1892-S PCGS AU58No question this coin has full DEEP Mirrors. You don’t usually see One of the major condition rarities of the Morgan dollar series--common in grades to XF45, but once you enter the AU strong contrast on 91-S like this coin exhibits. grades, they become scarce, and because Mint State coins areFull 8”+++ mirrors beam boldly from all over. Like a typical 91-S, VERY RARE, there is a lot of demand for AU58s. they do exhibit several light (but not problematic) ticks. Thesemirrors are so deep and bright, you can forget solar energy and The presently offered example has a frosty-pearly luster. The have this coin light up your house at night. The clarity of the details are very sharply struck. Lightly abraded surfaces show some minor marks from the brief stay in circulation, and nothingmirrors is off the charts. There is some thin rim toning and a small area of color splashed across he left obverse. Miss Liberty and is inappropriate for the assigned grade.every detail stand out with crisp full strikes and remarkable white PCGS 130, NGC 134. The last PCGS AU58 to sell in auction frost. The eye appeal is remarkable! realized $12,338 in our July 2017 Regency Auction XXII. The current Collector’s Universe value is listed at $13,500. Remember PCGS 35, NGC 34, CAC 11. PCGS has only graded 5 coins higher. The current Collector’s Universe value on the 64DMPL a Mint State coin will cost, at minimum $35,000-$40,000! is $4,250. We can see this coin easily hitting that number. PCGS #7218 | EST: $10,000+ ALL DMPL’s (including 80-S) have become impossible to find. Opportunity knocks loud here!PCGS #97211 | EST: $3,250+ LEGENDAUCTIONS.COM 175
LOT 384 $1 1892-S PCGS MS67 CAC EX ELIASBERG-CORONET176
LOT 384 $1 1892-S PCGS MS67 CAC EX ELIASBERG-CORONET One of the most famous condition rarities of the Morgan dollar series. Any Mint State 92-S is a major rarity, and the higher up thegrading scale you go, the harder they are to find. This MAGNIFICENT SUPEB GEM is the second finest known, and a real prize for any specialist. Not only is the quality all there, and then some, the Eliasberg-Coronet pedigree should speak for itself in terms of quality, eye appeal, and prestige. Listed as lot 2290 in the April 1997 sale of the Eliasberg Collection, and described as: “MS67 or finer. An incredible specimen, breathtaking in its beauty and unsurpassed in its appeal. Delicate champagne toning over satiny, lustrous surfaces change to splashes of gold and blue at the rims. One of the keys to the Morgan dollar series, in Mint State, and one of the very rarest at this ‘impossible’ level. An American numismatic landmark.” Today, 20 years later, the coin is just as spectacular! The luster swirls over the velvety surfaces nearly the way an S-mint coin from 1879-1882 would. The lovely toning mostly clings to the rims, keeping the central devices shimmering in their silvery brilliance. The surfaces are essentially without flaws, and as expected for the lofty grade designation, the eye appeal is SUPERB! J. Colvin Randall sold this magnificent coin to J.M. Clapp in March 1894 (Randall likely bought this coin directly at the mint at the time of issue). Passing to John H. Clapp, this coin was purchased by Louis Eliasberg as part of the Clapp estate purchase brokered by Stack’s in 1942. It sold in 2001 and placed in the Arno Collection. Arno was sold in the 2009 FUN Auction, and this coin realized$460,000 and placed into the Coronet Collection, the all time #1 PCGS Registry Set of Morgan Dollars. Appearing as lot 61 in our June 2015 Regency Sale, where it realized $446,500. We are proud to reoffer this AMAZING COIN in our Regency Auction XXIII. Coupled with the Vermeule-Coronet 1893-S, this is truly an historic offering! PCGS 5, NGC 5, CAC 2. Only a single MS68 is finer, the famous Jack Lee coin that has not been seen since it sold in a November 2005 auction. To show the depth of the demand for high end examples of this date, four bidders brought a PCGS/CAC MS64 to $200,000 and two of them duked it out all the way to a final realization of $293,750 in our recent Regency Auction XXII; this one willcertainly see very strong bidding as it presents a wonderful and important opportunity for any advanced Morgan dollar specialist--the opportunity to buy one of the absolute FINEST 92-S dollars that exist! PCGS #7218 | EST: $450,000+LEGENDAUCTIONS.COM 177
LOT 385 REGENCY AUCTION 2018 SCHEDULE: Official Auction for the PCGS Members Only Show $1 1893 PCGS MS63 CAC WOW! A rare date to find with real colors! Plus, the quality is Jan 22 - 27 | Las Vegas very high end. The surfaces exhibit no problems-just a few light May 14 - 19 | New Orleans stray lines and ticks that you need a glass to see. A strong luster enhances the very pretty original colors of blue/violet/reddish Jul 23 - 28 | Las Vegas gold/amber that swirl all over. Miss Liberty and the details are Sep 24 - 29 | Las Vegas Dec 10 - 15 | Las Vegas frosty and have above average strikes. The eye appeal ............................................ is gorgeous! For more information about consigning, contact: Julie Abrams ([email protected]) PCGS 1359, NGC 695, CAC 66. The value of this beauty is in its Greg Cohen ([email protected]) colors, it last sold in our Regency Auction XVII in May 2016 where it realized $2,174 against an estimate of $1,000-$1,200. We think there will be some serious bidding here yet again-good luck! PCGS #7220 | EST: $1,600+178
LOT 386 $1 1893-CC NGC MS64+ CACOne of the most eye appealing circulation strike examples of thisfinal CC-mint Morgan that this cataloger has had the pleasure ofcataloging! Starting with a bold, robust, semi-reflective cartwheel luster blazes on both sides of this near GEM. Marvelous cobalt and amber-gold tones form an arc along the upper reverse rim, as well as on the lower obverse rim. The details are full and expertly impressed by an exacting blow from the dies. All thatkeeps this coin from a FULL GEM grade are a few tiny ticks, but none of them detract from the high end visual allure! PCGS 600, NGC 207, CAC 58. Only 8 examples are graded 64+ at NGC. This date is VERY RARE any finer! Fewer than 10 grade finer at NGC. Unlike many of the other examples from the CC-mint, there was only a SINGLE example that came out of the GSA hoard! The most recent CAC-approved coin was a PCGS-graded MS64+ that realized $35,250. The only CAC-approved NGC coin sold in June 2015 for $23,500. This coin will certainly see very strong bidding from Morgan dollarspecialists! Keep in mind a 65 will cost $70,000+ if you can find one. This is a very important opportunity for the collector! PCGS #7222 | EST: $16,000+LEGENDAUCTIONS.COM 179
LOT 387 $1 1893-O PCGS MS66 PL CAC EX ELIASBERG-CORONET180
LOT 387 $1 1893-O PCGS MS66 PL CAC EX ELIASBERG-CORONET A MONUMENTAL example of this very scarce date--the highest numerically graded example at PCGS, and among the absolute FINEST example for the date. Boasting one of the greatest pedigrees in numismatics, Louis Eliasberg, this coin is essentially traced since the time it was struck. This remarkable coin was cataloged in our June 2015 Regency Auction as follows: “This is yet another special former Eliasberg coin that makes you wonder if it’s really a Specimen or possibly a Proof. One thing’s for sure, this off the charts coin is the all time finest 1893-O! If you want to really scrutinize this piece, there are a few microscopic ticks scattered around, but overall the surfaces are extremely clean. Both sides exhibit nearly flawless, icy, 4” mirrors, and nearly 6” mirrors on the reverse with great clarity. A warm, sensationalmix of original blue/violet/pale burnt orange/lavender colors is spread all over. Miss Liberty and the details are frosted and well struck. The eye appeal is phenomenal!”Like the 1892-S offered above, this coin was purchased by J.M. Clapp from Colvin Randall in March 1894. John H. Clapp estate sold en bloc to Louis Eliasberg Sr. in 1942. Eliasberg Collection, April 1997, lot 2293. Sold in the 2004 FUN Auction; dealer intermediaries to Legend Numismatics; to the Coronet Collection, Legend Rare Coin Auctions, June 2015, where it realized $458,250. PCGS 1, NGC 0, CAC 1. The current PCGS Price Guide lists a value of $450,000, based on the above cited realization. What anamazing opportunity for any advanced Morgan dollar collector or any one seeking truly special, sexy coins. This remarkable, SUPERB GEM will be a cornerstone of the next WORLD CLASS cabinet it graces. PCGS #7225 | EST: $350,000+LEGENDAUCTIONS.COM 181
LOT 388 $1 1893-S PCGS MS67 CAC182
LOT 388 $1 1893-S PCGS MS67 CAC Legend Rare Coin Auctions is proud to have been consigned the world’s most valuable Morgan Dollar! Pedigreed back to the San Francisco mint in 1893, the Vermuele-Jack Lee-Coronet 1893-S is the undisputed FINEST KNOWN example of the rarest, and most important circulation strike Morgan dollar.Everything about this coin is SUPERB! The first time it ever sold, was in the Stack’s November 2001 sale of the Cornelius Vermeule III Collection, where, as lot 548 it was described as: “This is a simply incredible 1893-S Dollar. It surpasses every other specimen seen by the cataloguer and is rivalled only by the magnificent Norweb coin...It is a challenge to adequately describe the gorgeous appearance of this coin. If we employed all the superlatives necessary to do justice to its magnificent colors and surfaces which we might be criticized for saying too much. That is until the coin is actually seen in person. Then, the reader would know that worlds almost fail to do justice to the superb quality of thiscoin. The obverse and reverse are as satiny smooth as one could ever hope for from a common date Philadelphia Mint coin, let alone a great rarity of this importance. The piece is beautifully toned in a pleasing combination of deep russet, gold, iridescent blue and pale green. The fields are pristine with nary a mark to be seen anywhere. The strike is as sharp as ever seen...” Today, the quality is still as mesmerizing as it was 16 years ago. The luster, with its satiny brilliance brings out not just the dominant hues, but also the subtle shades throughout the surfaces. After handling many damaged, low grade, circulated pieces, you have to sit and marvel at how lucky we are that Cornelius Vermeule put this coin away at the time of mintage, and cherished as a family heirloom until his grandson, Cornelius Vermeule III sold the collection in 2001. Vermeule, was a lifelong numismatist, having worked for Stack’s early on in his career, then becoming the curator of antiquities at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. He also authored several numismatic references that are still used today, some fifty-sixty years after being published. At the time this coin was sold by Stack’s it was uncertified, and called SUPERB GEM BRILLIANT UNCIRCULATED, and the cataloguer noted that it rivaled the then PCGS-graded MS67 Norweb coin, which before this coin was offered was considered the finest known. Since that time, the Norweb coin, has been conserved, and the originality of the coin has been lost. PCGS has not regraded that coin as an MS67, and currently resides in an NGC MS66 encapsulation. Other impressive examples of this rare date include the PCGS MS65 CAC coin, ex Randall-Clapp-Eliasberg-Stellar-Sunnywood-Simpson. Each of these coins can trace their provenance back to the cashier’s window at the San Francisco mint.The 1893-S, like all the dollars struck that year are lower mintage issues, as the nation battled a serious financial panic. San Franciscostruck 100,000 silver dollars for general circulation where they would remain in commerce for many years. Any bags that were stored, unlike other dates, were melted under the 1918 Pittman Act. No large holdings of 1893-S in mint state have ever come out. Thetechnical qualities of this SUPERB GEM are beyond your wildest imagination. This cataloger, was a young numismatist in the summer of 2001 when the Vermeule collection was being prepared for auction (originally to be held on September 11, 2001). One summerafternoon before classes started up again, he walked into Stack’s where one of their numismatists came over and said, “Greg, do you want to see something really cool?”, and brought over this coin, raw (not even in a flip) on a velvet tray for me to view. For a 17 year old, that left a major impression, and planted a seed for the future. PCGS 1, NGC 0, CAC 1. This coin has only sold in auction one time before, way back in November 2001, where it sold for a then record $414,000. In October, 2014, Legend Rare Coin Auctions proudly sold the Eliasberg-Sunnywood-Simpson PCGS MS65 for$646,250. Our consignor purchased this coin via private treaty sale from Legend Numismatics in October 2008 for a price “in excess of $1,000,000,” again a record. While we sold the rest of the Coronet Collection in 2015, this coin was being offered for direct sale,with an asking price of $2,000,000. The Coronet Collector has decided that now is the time to sell the coin. We believe that the recordbooks will have to be completely re-written when this SUPERB GEM crosses the block. A true trophy for any advanced Morgan dollar collector. This is an important opportunity that should not be taken lightly. It could be a very long time before another true GEM 93-Sis offered. Good luck to all bidders, and a hearty congratulations in advance to the winning bidder, your name is now added to one of the most famous coins in the entire U.S. series! PCGS #7226 | EST: $1,300,000+LEGENDAUCTIONS.COM 183
LOT 389 LOT 390 $1 1895-S PCGS MS64 $1 1896 PCGS MS67+ CAC Bold frosty lustrous surfaces bloom on both sides and accent the Spectacular rainbow toning comes together over about 80% of the obverse. Dominated by moderate-purple, bands of teal, gold, strongly defined devices. A few tiny ticks are noted, but totally lighter purple, blends with gold, magenta, and orange. We would appropriate for the assigned grade. A very scarce date in Mint rate the color an 8 on our 10-point color scale. The reverse is State. Only 400,000 were struck for circulation and very few were brilliant and untoned and both sides are well struck and lustrous. saved at the time of striking. VERY RARE any finer. PCGS 420, NGC 219. Over the last few years, these have sold PCGS 246, NGC 73, CAC 70. PCGS has graded 25 in MS67+ in the $7,000-$8,000 range, and the current CU value is $8,500. with only two MS68s finer. This SUPERB GEM brought $5,581 in February 2014. Another beautifully toned example sold for Now you can finally fill that hole in your set. $9,988 in March 2014. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $6,000. Anticipate another strong round of bidding when PCGS #7238 | EST: $7,000+ this tied for second finest certified crosses the block! PCGS #7240 | EST: $5,000+184
LOT 391 LOT 392 $1 1897 PCGS MS66 CAC EX SIMPSON $1 1898 PCGS MS65 CAC EX SUNNYWOOD-SIMPSON Last offered in our Regency VIII Auction where it was Our consignor purchased this BEAUTIFUL GEM from our described as: historic offering of the Sunnywood Simpson Collection, October 2014, lot 202 where it was described as: “These vivid bands “You rarely see this date with real color! the surfaces are clean of rainbow colors would be a “wow” on any date in this series, and smooth, while a full booming luster shows off the rich blue/ but even more so on a gem 1898-P. The “P” mint Morgans get green/pale violet/purple/gold colors that swirl all over. Miss increasingly difficult after 1889, culminating with the non-existentLiberty and the details are frosty and fully struck. The eye appeal 1895. Starting with 1896, the coins are more available, but not necessarily with attractive color. Who else could this coin have is nice.” come from but the late Mike DeFalco, the long-standing guru of beautifully toned Morgans! This high end coin rivals any 80-S or PCGS 467, NGC 160, CAC 133. Then, as now, the value of this GEM, is derived from the exceptional color and eye appeal. 81-S in terms of cascading rainbow colors. We could see it in an The when sold in 2014, it realized $2,820 on a $1,500-$2,000 MS65+ holder one day, but until then, sit back and enjoy! “ estimate. Good luck! This amazing coin saw serious bidding, where it realized $6,169 PCGS #7246 | EST: $2,000+ on a $3,500-$4,000 pre-sale estimate. We would be shocked if it didn’t bring a similar price today. This is a rare issue to find with such wonderful colors! PCGS #7252 | EST: $5,000+LOT 393 $1 1899-O PCGS MS66 CAC LOT 394 Both sides are dominated by a blush of rich periwinkle-blue,lilac, teal, gold, and accents of amber, all brought together by a $1 1900 PCGS MS65 CAClovely satin mint frost. For an O-mint, the strike is excellent. The Rarely will you see a 1900 Morgan that looks like this GEM.surfaces are clean and free of any significant contact. The eye Boasting killer, original, double sided toning in a swirling blend of mixed blue, magenta, gold, and green hues that yield to areas of appeal is high end! creamy silvery surfaces. The reverse is a touch more toned than the obverse. Both sides’ wonderful colors are enlivened by a bold PCGS #7260 | EST: $1,000+ luster that shows hints of semi-PL reflectivity. This coin is from our December 2013 Regency Auction V , and at the time we expected strong bidding, and it did see spirited bidding when it realized $1,840 against a $500+ estimate. Prepare for another spirited round of bidding. PCGS #7264 | EST: $1,400+ LEGENDAUCTIONS.COM 185
LOT 396 $1 1900-S PCGS MS65+ Pearly and satiny cartwheel luster swirls on both sides of this brilliant white GEM. PCGS 25, NGC 4. The last one to sell brought $2,585 in April 2015 and the current PCGS Price is $2,350. Quite scarce any finer! Good luck. PCGS #7270 | EST: $1,800+ LOT 395 $1 1900-O/CC PCGS MS66+ CAC LOT 397 We fully agree with the designation PCGS bestowed on this coin making it one of the finest graded. Remarkable surfaces are as $1 1902-S PCGS MS65 CAC clean and smooth as you will see on ANY Morgan. Even when Highly lustrous! A very pretty, pearly GEM with light golden hues using a strong glass, you will find a microscopic tick -only after and rich luster. Nice luster and fully frosted reliefs are well struck. really searching. The texture of the surfaces is satiny smooth. PCGS 368, NGC 114, CAC 38. The last PCGS sold for $1,998 in A strong luster illuminates the totally original, slightly off-white the 2016 ANA auction and the current PCGS Price Guide value is surfaces. Miss Liberty and every detail are well struck. You can clearly see the over mintmark without a glass. The eye appeal is listed at $2,150. fabulous! A very popular variety in the Morgan series, where an old reverse die, originally prepared for use at the closed mint in PCGS #7282 | EST: $1,500+ Carson City, had the “CC” mintmark partially removed, then the New Orleans “O” punched over. PCGS 128, NGC 12, CAC 40. PCGS has graded only 5 in MS66+ with just two coins higher. The last PCGS CAC piece to sell in auction brought $9,400 in August 2016. We can see this piece easily bringing that. PCGS #7268 | EST: $11,500+186
LOT 399 LOT 398 $1 1921-D PCGS MS66 CAC A beautiful, frosty white GEM example of the ONLY Denver mint $1 1921 MORGAN. PCGS MS65+ CAC EX SUNNYWOOD/ SIMPSON Morgan dollar. Any picky buyer will be pleased. Sold as lot 224 in our October 2014 offering of the historic PCGS 420, NGC 283, CAC 200. The last one to sell was in ourSunnywood-Simpson Collection of toned Morgan dollars, where it Regency Auction XXII in July 2017 bringing $1,293. was described as: PCGS #7298 | EST: $1,000+ “Most 1921 dollars are either untoned, or have mottled LOT 400 unattractive toning. One commonly seen feature on toned ‘21-P $1 1891 PCGS PR65 CAM CAC dollars is a distinctive form of “scratchiness” in the toning, a A very nice and original CAMEO GEM PROOF. Richly frosted form of mottling undoubtedly related to some particular method devices are nicely struck up and contrast wonderfully against the of planchet preparation and treatment that was peculiar to the watery reflective mirrored fields. The surfaces show a frame of 1921 issue. It is quite uncommon to encounter a 1921-P dollar gold toning that frames the otherwise frosty-silver white iridescent with attractive colorful toning, and which is also not scratchy or toning. We note a few light lines that appear only at certain mottled in the toning quality. This example is possibly the best angles, in a light, with a strong glass. Despite these, the eye colored 1921-P known; none of the toned Morgan specialists appeal is very nice and toward the high end for the has ever seen a more attractively toned example. Ex Jack Kelly assigned grade. to Sunnywood in 2006, as part of a group of prized coins from the “Toned Dollars” collection. Previously from Elliot Goldman, Only 650 were struck. PCGS 12, NGC 14, CAC 6. Before this GEM appeared on the market, the somewhat mottled toned Allstate Coin Co. of Tucson, AZ; to toned dollar specialist Art example from the Blue Moon Collection realized $7,050 in March Ricci (1988); to Jack Kelly (2003). Note: several other nice 2017--and before that, one sold for $7,638 in November 2013. The current PCGS value is listed at $7,250. Bound for a GEM setcolorful examples of this date can be found in our duplicates and triplicates Registry Sets. of Proof Morgans.This coin has moderate, even, unmottled “Christmas” colors. Not your typical 1921 toned Morgan!” Realizing $2,468 on a $1,500-$1,750 estimate, we know toneddollar collectors pine for beautifully toned 1921 Morgans, as they are truly RARE. Prepare to bid liberally for this GEM! PCGS #7296 | EST: $2,000+ PCGS #87326 | EST: $6,000+LEGENDAUCTIONS.COM 187
LOT 401 $1 1891 PCGS PR66+ DCAM CAC What a stunning and picture perfect GEM coin. If you can dream what you want a PR66 DCAM Morgan to look like, this is it! We are not sure what keeps it from a full PR67 DCAM. Exceedingly deep mirrors boom from all over. The mirrors enjoy being the ultimate of clarity, cleanliness, and of course blinding reflection. When you twirl this coin, the mirrors roll like thick liquid mercury. Miss Liberty and every detail are fully struck and have thick original creamy white frost. The eye appeal will knock you off your feet! ONLY 650 were minted. PCGS 3, NGC 0, CAC 2. This is the ONLY PR66+ DCAM graded and PCGS has graded NOTHING higher. In March 2015 a regular no + PCGS PR66 DCAM CAC sold for $22,325. We expect this coin easily bring a record price. It is huge that after 30+ years of grading, this coin stands alone at the very top! If you are building the ultimate CAM or DCAM set, this coin is a must have! PCGS #97326 | EST: $20,000+188
LOT 402 $1 1892 NGC PR68Tied for FINEST GRADED at either PCGS or NGC. The presentlyoffered SUPERB GEM PROOF Morgan dollar has deeply mirrored fields that really do present bold reflection, which provide a wonderful contrast to the nicely frosted devices. The frost and mirrors are just shy of a CAMEO designation. Both sides are exceptionally clean and brilliant. Only the slightest golden halo frames both sides, adding to the very high end eye appeal. A great proof Morgan for a type set, as the mintage of 1,100 is higher than most other years. PCGS 2, NGC 7. Look at this fact: the one that sold in January 2017 was the first one to sell inauction since September 2006! Clearly they DO NOT appear with any frequency. There are perhaps as many as 10 coins graded PR68 CAM or DCAM but it is possible that the Populations are inflated with duplicate submissions. Do not let this opportunity pass you by if you seek a superb Proof Morgan! This one is brilliant and very attractive! PCGS #7327 | EST: $20,000+LEGENDAUCTIONS.COM 189
LOT 403 $1 1894 PCGS PR67 DCAM The second finest graded by PCGS, bested only by a single amazing PR68+ DCAM. Ultra deep mirrored fields are icy-smooth and free of any distracting lines or marks. The surfaces stand up to intense scrutiny with a strong glass. The crisply defined design elements are fully frosted and contrast brilliantly against the clear mirrors. Only 972 proofs were struck. PCGS 3, NGC 0. Before this coin sold in April 2017, the only other PCGS PR67 DCAM to sell in auction realized $37,375 in August 2011--six years ago! This coin should see very strong bidding, as who knows when the PR68+ DCAM will ever come up, so if you are building a top end set of Proof Morgans, this needs to be added to your set! Good luck. PCGS #97329 | EST: $30,000+190
LOT 405 $1 1883-CC G.S.A. HOLDER. NGC MS66* PL CAC An incredible GEM with very impressive, prooflike surfaces that border on full DMPL status. The mirrors are bold, deep, clean, and blindingly brilliant! Both sides were struck from an early state of the dies; you can clearly see the extensive die polishing lines on both sides, particularly on the reverse. The surfaces are totally untoned, and the well struck and clean devices are beautifully frosted. PCGS 0, NGC 45, CAC 47. (The PCGS and NGC data represent only those in the original GSA holders, CAC for all MS66 PLs regardless). The only GSA graded MS66* PL was a fantastically toned example that realized $5,715 in the 2012 FUN auction. A non-”star”, non-CAC designated example sold in the 2017 FUN auction for $1,880. This CAC-approved, “*” designated, borderline DMPL should bring a VERY strong price from the specialist collector! We do anticipate a fierce bidding war when this one crosses the block. PCGS #7145 | EST: $2,700+LOT 404 $1 1899 PCGS PR66+ CAM CAC LOT 406 This coin is so flashy if you were on the Space Station you could see it! We are not hyping it when we say it is a Proof Morgan Dollar $1 1922-D PCGS MS65+ CAC collector’s fantasy piece! Near ultra deep mirrors beam boldly from A blast white, shimmering satin lustrous have bold cartwheels all over. They have outstanding clarity and reflection; are super clean, however with a strong glass you can detect some light DIE that roll in the light. Well struck and beautiful! POLISHING LINES-NOT cleaning or problem lines (something common to Morgan Proofs). When you twirl the coin, it looks like a PCGS 1333, NGC 920, CAC 192. Only 42 are graded MS65+.river of liquid mercury rolling around. Miss Liberty and the details are The most recent example sold for $646 and the one before that fully struck and have thick silvery frost. The eye appeal is intense! brought $999. The current CU value is listed at $800. Keep in ONLY 846 were minted. PCGS 7, NGC 9, CAC 6 (we think there mind that in MS66 the price jumps to $1,500-$2,000 easily. was a resubmission in this number). PCGS has graded only 2 in PR66+ Cameo. Neither has ever been sold via auction (nor has PCGS #7358 | EST: $575+any regular PCGS CAC PR66 Cameo). Next step up will cost you at least $23,500 (what a PR67 sold for in 2016). Not a date or grade you see with any frequency. And its awful nice! This coin will make a great addition to ANY GEM collection. PCGS #87334 | EST: $12,500+ LEGENDAUCTIONS.COM 191
LOT 407 $1 1922-D PCGS MS66 A fully lustrous GEM with brilliant swirling luster that graces both sides. Well struck and generally appealing to the eye. PCGS 211, NGC 236. Generally selling in the $1,500-$2,000 range in auction, the current PCGS Price Guide lists a $1,700 value. This one should sell in the higher area of that range. PCGS #7358 | EST: $1,500+ LOT 409 $1 1927 PCGS MS65 CAC Quite the lovely GEM with a vibrant luster that accents the lovely gold patina. Well struck and attractive for the date. LOT 408 PCGS 371, NGC 125, CAC 63. The last one sold in the recent ANA auction for $1,763 and the current CU value is $1,950. A $1 1922-S PCGS MS65+ CAC Despite a very healthy mintage of nearly 14.5 million, the 1922-S very pretty coin looking for a premium bid. dollar is a condition rarity. This satiny, pearly silver coin takes on an opalescent sheen when rotated in a light. The surfaces are PCGS #7370 | EST: $1,500+ generally clean and do not have any singularly distracting marks. Liberty’s hair tresses are fully formed and crisp in definition, but the eagle’s feather details are just slightly flat. PCGS 412, NGC 255, CAC 108. There are only 32 graded in MS65+ at PCGS, 7 at NGC. A dozen coins are certified higher at PCGS, the finest being a single MS66+. The most recent example sold for $2,820 in the recent 2017 ANA auction, while before that, a non-CAC sold for $3,525 in June 2016. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $3,850. In MS66, PCGS coins bring in the $30,000 range. Are you building a high end set of Peace dollars, and are looking to upgrade your 22-S, be sure to bid on this GEM! PCGS #7359 | EST: $2,700+192
LOT 410 LOT 411 $1 1934 PCGS MS66+ $1 1934-S PCGS MS64 CACA beautifully lustrous and brilliant 34 Peace. A vibrant mint frost A lovely, totally original near-GEM example that shows off a shows bold swirls of cartwheeling brilliance. Liberty’s hair curls blooming luster on both sides. The obverse has a pale iridescentand the eagle’s wing feathers are all sharply struck and expertly tone that is enlivened by the brilliant mint luster. The reverse has impressed into the planchet. As expected for the lofty grade, a dappled, auburn and gold patina that frames the well struckthere are only a small number of very minor ticks that we note for devices. Both sides show very few marks or scuffs, which arefull disclosure--all of these are well hidden and do not affect the totally fine for a coin of this grade. The eye appeal is superb eye appeal at all! premium quality. In MS66+ the pops are: PCGS 21, NGC 1. There is a trio of PCGS 618, NGC 314, CAC 131. Two PCGS/CAC examples soldMS67s reported at PCGS as finest graded, but none have been in March 2017 for $6,463 and the current Collector’s Universesold in auction. The most recent PCGS MS66+ to sell in auction value is listed at $6,950. This one with its amazing originality should see spritied bidding! was a CAC approved example that we sold for $7,931 in our December 2016 Regency Auction. The current PCGS Price PCGS #7377 | EST: $5,500+Guide value is listed at $8,500, which is a good average of the previous APRs. This coin should see very spirited bidding! PCGS #7375 | EST: $5,500+ LEGENDAUCTIONS.COM 193
LOT 412 G$1 1836 J-67. PCGS PR66 CAM CAC The first pattern for the gold dollar denomination, struck 13 years before the series began in 1849. Authorized in what would become the Coinage Act of January 18, 1837, which authorized the gold dollar denomination, and it has been suggested this was done because of the popularity of the Bechtler gold dollars that were circulating in the south. Christian Gobrecht is credited for the design, which features a Liberty Cap within a burst of rays on the obverse, similar to contemporary coins of the Mexican Republic, and the denomination within a palm wreath on the reverse. Struck in gold with a plain edge, this pattern is considered R-5, making this one of the only collectible pattern issues struck in gold (aside from Stellas which are technically patterns but collected along the regular U.S. gold series, which has catapulted them into the high five figure price range for even the lower quality examples). The presently offered example has a rich golden color that really beams with the awe inspiring mirrors. Every detail is fully struck up. Close examination with a powerful glass reveals a few light die lines. PCGS 1, NGC 1, CAC 2. PCGS reports two coins finer on their Population Report in the CAMEO designation. The most recent example to sell was in the 2014 ANA sale and was not CAC-approved and it realized $30,550. Because of this, the CU value is listed at $32,000. We think that this CAC-approved example should bring that or more. If you collect Gold dollars or patterns and would like an affordable gold pattern STRUCK in GOLD in GEM condition, this is a coin that should be of interest to you! We can see intense bidding for this beautiful jewel. PCGS #411795 | EST: $32,000+194
LOT 413 LOT 414 1C 1863 J-299. PCGS PR66+ BN 5C 1868 J-633. PCGS PR66+ DCAM CACTied for the finest numerically graded example of this R-3 pattern This piece is nothing less than a full blown VERY HIGH-END issue. A transitional pattern, struck in bronze with a plain edge, MONSTER ULTRA CAMEO coin! It is an R-4 with 76-200 minted.and struck in medal, not coin turn. Amazing cameo contrast, not This piece is the FINEST graded! It is struck in Nickel even though it looks like a silver proof! Mega MONSTER mirrors knock recognized by PCGS in any color designation other than RD, your eye balls out they are so exceedingly clean, have the bestprovides a good portion of this coin’s great eye appeal. Blistering clarity you can imagine, and are ridiculously reflective. When you twirl this coin will get lost in the mirrors. Miss Liberty and every mirrors shine in a light and reflect a teal-blue overtone that graces icy smooth, brilliant brown mirrors. A few indents at the detail are thickly frosted and have full strikes.rim appear to be in the planchet and not post mint damage, and PCGS 3, NGC 0, CAC 3. This coin is the ONLY PR66+ DCAM do not affect the wonderful overall eye arresting allure. graded-making it the FINEST. We strongly doubt any others are even close to this coin’s MONSTER mirrors or MEGA MONSTER PCGS 2, NGC 0. Neither 66+ BN has ever sold in auction and eye appeal. It should be noted about value, if this were a regular the CU value somehow has a listing at $4,500. We think that may prove to be low! If this was a regular PR66+ 1863 cent the 5C 1868 PCGS PR66+ DCAM CAC, it would easily be worth CU value is $7,250. We will see at the end of the day what this $10,000 +. We strongly believe a coin like this is valued too remarkable survivor is worth. cheap in today’s market. PCGS #60454 | EST: $6,000+ PCGS #960851 | EST: $5,000+ LEGENDAUCTIONS.COM 195
LOT 415 LOT 416 50C 1869 J-758. PCGS PR66+ CAM EX SIMPSON 10C 1870 J-846. PCGS PR67 RB CAC EX SIMPSON R-7-. 7-12 Minted. Struck in aluminum with a reeded edge. This beautiful Standard Silver dime shows Liberty wearing a plain WOW! Why CAC did not bean it is anyone’s guess. This coin is diadem. Struck in silver with a plain edge, this pattern is rated beyond SUPERB. The mirrors are way superior for an aluminum Rarity-7-, with an estimated 7-12 pieces struck. This coin ranks as one of the all-time finest copper 10C Standard Silver Patterns coin, they have practically NO oxidation. The mirrors display stunning clarity, cleanliness, and are as smooth as a sheet of known! Its quality is incredible. Superior deep mirrors prove glass. The reflection is nearly blinding. The cameo contrast is copper coins can have superior clarity, cleanliness, and stunning sensational. Miss Liberty and the details are thickly frosted and flash. Even using a strong glass will yield not even the slightest are so sharply struck they look sculpted. The eye appeal imperfection. Beautiful and totally original colors of Mint red/gold/ is phenomenal! pale blue/pale green swirl all over. There is a small toning stain on the obverse rim at 3:00. Miss Liberty and every detail are fully PCGS 1, NGC 0. This coin is clearly the FINEST known J-758. It last sold for $8,050 in January 2004! Certainly, it’s worth a lot struck and have thick frost. more today. PCGS 1, NGC 0, CAC 1. This is by far the FINEST J-846 known. If you think about it, this coin is as rare as an 1894-S 10C! PCGS #389112 | EST: $6,000+ Technically, this coin could be every bit as special as a 94-S! Back to reality, a coin like this is a steal today. PCGS #71090 | EST: $5,000+196
LOT 417 LOT 41810C 1870 J-851. PCGS PR65+ RB CAC EX SIMPSON 10C 1870 J-862. PCGS PR66+ CAM EX SIMPSON R-7-. 7-12 Minted. Struck in copper with a Reeded Edge. R-7+ 4-6 Minted. Struck in silver with a plain edge. No question this coin is a TRUE GEM. Not sure why CAC did not bean it. We Deep mirrors glitter all over. There is a tiny fleck in the middle DO like it. Deep and glittering, the clear, super clean and boldlyof the right obverse-but it is NOT PVC and it is NOT growing or reflective mirrors beam from all over. Both sides have beautiful disturbing. Both sides are a mix of totally original brown/pale violet/green/Mint red colors. Miss Liberty and every detail are original light shades pale purple with some blue by the rims.razor sharp in strike and do stand out. The eye appeal is neat! Miss Liberty and the details are sharply struck and have a silvery frosting. The eye appeal is pretty neat! PCGS 1, NGC 0, CAC 1. By far, this is the FINEST J-851 in PCGS 1, NGC 0. This is the FINEST J-862 graded. A NON-CACexistence. There actually is a Collectors Universe Value of $4,500 PR66 (non-CAMEO) sold for $3,819 in April 2014. Mr Simpson paid $7,750 for this coin back in 2008 (another coin from the for a PR65 BN (NO +). In the end, no matter how hard it can beto figure out values, these are super rare coins. Any time you get famed $36,000,000 pattern collection he bought privately, through our sister firm Legend Numismatics). Our estimate is one that is good looking and CAC that coin should see active bidding for sure! more realistic. This is a great coin! PCGS #71095 | EST: $2,800+ PCGS #97255 | EST: $3,000+LOT 419 LOT 42010C 1870 J-866. PCGS PR66 CAM EX SIMPSON 10C 1870 J-869. PCGS PR66 BN EX SIMPSON R7+ 4-6 Minted. Struck in aluminum with a plain edge. R-7+ 4-6 Minted. Struck in copper with a reeded edge. Neat coin, great mirrors. The mirrors have tremendous depth, This piece was conserved many years ago when it was in clarity, and cleanliness. The surfaces are not oxidized like so an NGC holder. It was dark and cruddy. Now it is not! Themany aluminum coins. Even using a strong glass will not lessen mirrors actually do have some life. There are NO imperfections your enthusiasm for this coin. Miss Liberty and the details are anywhere. A luscious mix of purple/violet/blue/copper colors allthickly frosted and have remarkable full strikes. The eye appeal swirl together on both sides. Miss Liberty and the details are fully is super! struck. The eye appeal is excellent! PCGS 1, NGC 0. Hard to believe PCGS has graded one higher. PCGS 1, NGC 0. There is a $4,000 Collectors UniverseThat coin (a non CAC ) sold for $7,475 in 2011. Mr. Simpson paid Value-even though this coin has never sold via auction or$4,900 for this coin in 2008 as part of the $36 million dollar mega publicly. Mr. Simpson paid a lot for this coin ($8,225) based on the Judd book being $6,000 for a PR 65. We’re more realistic! pattern collection he purchased. This really IS a great coin!PCGS #800046 | EST: $3,000+ PCGS #61113 | EST: $3,500+ LEGENDAUCTIONS.COM 197
LOT 421 LOT 422 25C 1870 J-910. PCGS PR66+ CAM CAC EX SIMPSON 25C 1870 J-914. PCGS PR67 BN EX SIMPSON R-7+ 4-6 Minted. Struck in aluminum with a reeded edge. We R-7- 7-12 Minted. Struck in copper with a reeded edge. This coin are mystified why PCGS did not designate this coin a DCAM. is way too sexy for its holder! WOW! CAC was just plain WRONG Sure looks it! Outrageous mirrors are incredibly deep, clean, and for not beaning it. We see NO issues and we really do LOVE are crystal clear (rare for an aluminum coin)-- the reflection is so this coin! Ultra deep mirrors beam from all over and surprise strong you almost need Ray Bans to view the coin. There is no you (mirrors on copper are generally not like these)óthey are toning or spots. Miss Liberty and the details are needle sharp in crystal clear, super clean, and have so much intense reflection strike and have thick creamy white frost. The eye appeal is a full you might need a pair of Ray Bans to view them. Both sides are a heart pounding brown/pale blue/pale violet color. Miss Liberty WOW! Followed by even more WOW’s! and the details are needle sharp in strike and strand out with PCGS 1, NGC 0, CAC 1. Of course this is the FINEST KNOWN thick bold frost. J-910. It should be noted Legend Auctions did sell a PR65 CAM in December 2016 for $9,106 and this coin blows that coin out of PCGS 1, NGC 0. This is unquestionably the FINEST J-914 in the water in every respect (and that J-910 was pretty darn nice)! existence and one of the all-time best copper Standard Silver If you see one special coin from the Simpson pattern Collection, Patterns. For some reason there is a PCGS Collectors Universe Value of $5,000-for a PR65. There are no posted values for a this will be a perfect representative. PR67 BN. Opportunity knocks loud here! PCGS #800066 | EST: $7,500+ PCGS #61158 | EST: $6,500+198
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