Lot # | Auction | Current Bid or Hammer Price | Description |
784 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2012 on 07/27/2012 | $2,500.00 |
1888 PCGS MS-63.
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The cameo impression is remarkably convincing, even for an issue that is known to be almost always prooflike. Liberty's portrait and the wreath motif both display exquisite fine matte surface... |
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785 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2012 on 07/27/2012 | $1,450.00 |
1888 NGC MS-65.
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Type-3 gold dollars of this era sometimes offer prooflike appeal, although this example is semi-prooflike really only on the obverse. Nonetheless, both sides offer lovely, flashing luster that... |
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786 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2012 on 07/27/2012 | $1,850.00 |
1888 PCGS MS-66.
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MS-66 is not necessarily a staggering grade for a type-3 gold dollar, since many were carefully set aside by speculators way back when. But the eye-appeal of this particular example definitely... |
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708 | The Midwest Winter Sale on 02/12/2010 | $6,750.00 |
1888 PCGS PF-64DCAM.
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A persistent characteristic of most gold dollars struck in 1888 in both proof and commercial format is poor definition of LIBERTY on the headband, with ERT frequently weak or missing for both types of... |
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937 | The Collectors' Auction 2007 on 10/19/2007 | $900.00 |
1888 NGC MS-63.
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This yellow-gold specimen radiates with a mirrorlike aspect . A delicate haziness is present, but not visually domineering. Although there are faint hairlines and minute ticks present, its surfaces... |
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938 | The Collectors' Auction 2007 on 10/19/2007 | $2,550.00 |
1888 PCGS MS-66.
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This incredible jewel is a delight to behold, and it holds up well even under close examination. Marvelous mint green iridescence twinkles off each side, and the detail is energized with unstoppable... |
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351 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2006 on 07/21/2006 | $800.00 |
1888 MS-61.
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Splendid velvetlike surfaces are exhibited on this next to last year of this denomination. It radiates a orange-gold glow with a meager number of ticks and flecks. The strike is bold with crisp... |
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