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| 777 | The Collectors' Auction - 2014 on 10/17/2014 | $280.00 |
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1878-S NGC AU-55.
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Stunning from the standpoint of vintage quality, with a broad expanse of pearl-blue patina thoroughly dominating each side. Some coppery accents surround peripheral devices and only enhance the... |
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| 733 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2014 on 07/18/2014 | $260.00 |
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1878-S NGC XF-40.
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Humble in terms of grade, XF-40 nonetheless can still represent a challenge to collectors looking for original pieces. Rather attractive multi-hued toning endows each side, providing carrot-gold and... |
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| 920 | The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/26/2013 | $800.00 |
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1878-S NGC MS-61.
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"S/S", apparently, or else there is a small die chip in the bottom loop of "S". Dense patina crowds over either side and may serve to absorb some luster, but viewing under a strong light source... |
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| 921 | The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/26/2013 | $1,500.00 |
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1878-S Doubled Die Reverse ICG MS-63.
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Natural Classic's Collection. Type-2/Type-2. Notable for the doubled-die reverse that shows fine doubling on all devices below the eagle's talons. Possibly right on par with any grading service's... |
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| 637 | The Collectors' Auction 2012 on 10/05/2012 | $2,200.00 |
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1878-S PCGS MS-64.
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As a type, any Trade dollar becomes difficult to locate at a "choice" or better grade, and that holds true even for the common dates like this 1878-S. Exquisite detail cuts sharply into both sides,... |
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| 751 | The Collectors' Auction 2011 on 10/21/2011 | $750.00 |
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1878-S PCGS MS-61 (green label).
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Pewter-grey patina dominates the general appearance as it lays over 90% of the surface, but fortunately, there is still ample luster to be viewed through the toning. The reverse is especially... |
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| 802 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2011 on 07/29/2011 | $300.00 |
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1878-S AU details/lightly cleaned.
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At first glance, the appearance is all that of a stunning, blazing gem Trade dollar -- too good to be true! Unfortunately, that turns out to be the case since the fields are extensively hairlined and... |
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| 804 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2011 on 07/29/2011 | $600.00 |
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1878-S MS-60 details/wiped.
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From most viewing angles, the appearance is very much that of a white MS-63 silver dollar, and indeed, the reverse grades just that. Unfortunately, the obverse has been carelessly hairlined,... |
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| 702 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2010 on 07/23/2010 | $300.00 |
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1878-S Trade dollar AU details/cleaned and an 1839 Bust half-dollar AU...
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Popular, non-contemporary silver type coins join up in this pair, but both have been cleaned. The 1878-S Trade dollar has AU details, but surface reflectivity is muted and dull, and this is... |
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| 526 | The Collectors' Auction 2009 on 10/16/2009 | $850.00 |
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1878-S ANACS MS-61.
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ANACS specifies a doubled-die reverse FS-015 (die 1), and sure enough, handsome doubling is readily visible on UNITED STATES OF, 420 GRAINS, and TRADE, as well as the arrow shafts. The MS-61 grade is... |
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| 733 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2009 on 02/13/2009 | $190.00 |
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1878-S AU.
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Though densely patinated on both sides, it is apparent that this 1878-S Trade dollar has a prooflike obverse and a typically cart wheeled reverse. Details are fantastic for this AU-55 coin. |
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| 734 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2009 on 02/13/2009 | $210.00 |
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1878-S ANACS AU-55.
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Lightly abraded fields seem all the more noisy because they were originally struck somewhat prooflike, but the ANACS AU-55 grade is confirmed by the fact that scarcely any wear is apparent. Fairly... |
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| 574 | The Collectors' Auction 2008 on 10/17/2008 | $2,600.00 |
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1878-S NGC MS-64.
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Extremely attractive and original, with spokes of scintillating cartwheel mint luster that seem suspended over semi-prooflike surfaces. A slender path of cobalt toning encircles the obverse, and... |
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| 685 | The Collectors' Auction 2007 on 10/19/2007 | $270.00 |
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1878-S PCGS AU-53.
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A preponderance of tobacco colored toning results in a coin that is slightly darker than usual for the AU level, but adequate mint luster supports the grade assessment. Only a single bagmark beneath... |
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| 686 | The Collectors' Auction 2007 on 10/19/2007 | $210.00 |
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1878-S AU-55 Cleaned.
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Emphatically struck and subtly polished, perhaps with the intent to create a prooflike appearance. A white coin. |
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| 752 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2006 on 07/21/2006 | $240.00 |
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1878-S ANACS AU-58 Details Tooled-Cleaned.
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The detail has very nearly been ideally preserved. There are a number of cleaning lines, and also a significant toning spot on the reverse. But, if you do not yet have a Trade Dollar in your type... |
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