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The Midwest Summer Sale 2011
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1878-S PCGS AU-55. 1878-S PCGS AU-55.
Lot Title: 1878-S PCGS AU-55.
Description: Iron-bronze tone speckled across the obverse creates a somewhat unusual appearance, while the reverse displays a more normal pattern of coloration, and includes most of the original cartwheel effect. Deeply struck details are actually superior to that seen on many weakly struck UNC coins. (PCGS# 007048)
Low Estimate: $380.00
High Estimate: $450.00
Lot Status: Bidding has been closed for this lot.
Hammered Price: $425.00
Price Realized: $488.75
1878-S PCGS AU-55.
1878-S PCGS AU-55.

Price history for items of the same classification:
Lot #AuctionCurrent Bid or Hammer PriceDescription
777The Collectors' Auction - 2014 on 10/17/2014$280.00
1878-S NGC AU-55.
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...
733The Midwest Summer Sale 2014 on 07/18/2014$260.00
1878-S NGC XF-40.
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...
920The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/26/2013$800.00
1878-S NGC MS-61.
"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...
921The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/26/2013$1,500.00
1878-S Doubled Die Reverse ICG MS-63.
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...
637The Collectors' Auction 2012 on 10/05/2012$2,200.00
1878-S PCGS MS-64.
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,...
751The Collectors' Auction 2011 on 10/21/2011$750.00
1878-S PCGS MS-61 (green label).
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...
802The Midwest Summer Sale 2011 on 07/29/2011$300.00
1878-S AU details/lightly cleaned.
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...
804The Midwest Summer Sale 2011 on 07/29/2011$600.00
1878-S MS-60 details/wiped.
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,...
702The Midwest Summer Sale 2010 on 07/23/2010$300.00
1878-S Trade dollar AU details/cleaned and an 1839 Bust half-dollar AU...
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...
526The Collectors' Auction 2009 on 10/16/2009$850.00
1878-S ANACS MS-61.
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...
733The Midwest Winter Sale 2009 on 02/13/2009$190.00
1878-S AU.
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.
734The Midwest Winter Sale 2009 on 02/13/2009$210.00
1878-S ANACS AU-55.
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...
574The Collectors' Auction 2008 on 10/17/2008$2,600.00
1878-S NGC MS-64.
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...
685The Collectors' Auction 2007 on 10/19/2007$270.00
1878-S PCGS AU-53.
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...
686The Collectors' Auction 2007 on 10/19/2007$210.00
1878-S AU-55 Cleaned.
Emphatically struck and subtly polished, perhaps with the intent to create a prooflike appearance. A white coin.
752The Midwest Summer Sale 2006 on 07/21/2006$240.00
1878-S ANACS AU-58 Details Tooled-Cleaned.
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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