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The Collectors' Auction 2010
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1879-S Reverse of 78 (VAM-34, Top 100). NGC MS-64. 1879-S Reverse of 78 (VAM-34, Top 100). NGC MS-64.
Lot Title: 1879-S Reverse of 78 (VAM-34, Top 100). NGC MS-64.
Description: The NGC slab insert states "Top-100", yet fails to list just what the attribution is! How silly of them. Fortunately, VAM-34 is easy to identify from the broken "r" in "trust", and this is a choice, bone-white coin for the grade. Liberty's cheek is wonderfully clean and the fields display minimal abrasions for the grade level, while an exceptionally well executed strike has imparted virtually every possible detail to both sides. One might well describe this as "premium quality" for MS-64, but even disregarding VAM Top-100 status, any 1879-S "reverse of '78" takes a six-fold jump in value to MS-65, making nicer MS-64 examples like this an ideal target for astute collectors.
Low Estimate: $925.00
High Estimate: $1,000.00
Lot Status: Bidding has been closed for this lot.
Hammered Price: $1,350.00
Price Realized: $1,552.50
1879-S Reverse of 78 (VAM-34, Top 100). NGC MS-64.
1879-S Reverse of 78 (VAM-34, Top 100). NGC MS-64.

Price history for items of the same classification:
Lot #AuctionCurrent Bid or Hammer PriceDescription
682The Midwest Summer Sale 2012 on 07/27/2012$825.00
1879-S Reverse of 78, 1887-S, and 1900-S Morgan dollars, all UNC
Each should grade MS-63, as they all display lovely rolling luster, especially the latter two coins. The 1879-S "rev of '78" is very bright, the 1887-S has a touch of silver-peach patina, and the...
582The Collectors' Auction 2008 on 10/17/2008$1,200.00
1879-S Reverse of 1878 PCGS MS-64.
Tinsel-bright silver surfaces feature blinding mint luster and intense mint frost. While one expects eye appeal to feature prominently in the appearance of the typical 1879-S Morgan dollar, those with...
601The Collectors' Auction 2008 on 10/17/2008$875.00
1879-S Reverse of 78. PCGS MS-64.
1879-S coins featuring the "reverse of '78" were not as consistently well produced as their later "reverse of '79" cousins, yet this is an attractive coin, as the PCGS grade warrants. Lightly tinted...
721The Collectors' Auction 2007 on 10/19/2007$875.00
1879-S Reverse of 78. PCGS MS-64.
Plenty of rolling mint luster lurks beneath densely toned surfaces. While all fields are imbibed primarily in magenta hues, the edges display navy blue tones, particularly on the obverse. As usual...
709The Midwest Summer Sale 2007 on 07/27/2007$1,400.00
1879-S Reverse of 78. NGC MS-64.
This VAM Top 100 Variety is diagnostic by its parallel arrow feathers and flat definition of the Eagle's breast. Its sparking brilliance and virtually white surfaces combine with minimally marked...

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