| Lot # | Auction | Current Bid or Hammer Price | Description |
| 925 | The Collectors' Auction - 2014 on 10/17/2014 | $1,350.00 |
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1893-S PCGS GD-4.
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Campania Estate. Slightly on the weak side for G-4, the obverse rim displays faint merging along the left edge, and the reverse rim shows flatness in several isolated areas. Nonetheless, devices... |
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| 926 | The Collectors' Auction - 2014 on 10/17/2014 | $1,550.00 |
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1893-S NGC GD-6.
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One look at the reverse lends credence to a full VG grade, as that side shows surprisingly sharp details in the eagle's wings as well as a fully segmented rim. The obverse seems a hair more worn, per... |
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| 927 | The Collectors' Auction - 2014 on 10/17/2014 | $1,450.00 |
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1893-S NGC VG details/reverse scratched.
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NGC's "scratched" disclaimer references a couple of hopelessly meaningless faint lines extending toward 8:00 on the reverse. Really?? At VG-8 and with such an original appearance, is ANYone going to... |
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| 928 | The Collectors' Auction - 2014 on 10/17/2014 | $2,400.00 |
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1893-S NGC VF details/cleaned.
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NGC correctly states "improperly cleaned", as the coin overall displays dull pewter-grey details against generally mauve surfaces. Unfortunately, we would note that the portrait itself has been... |
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| 929 | The Collectors' Auction - 2014 on 10/17/2014 | $3,400.00 |
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1893-S VF.
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Pearl-grey texture thoroughly adorns the entirety of this key Morgan dollar, evoking a pleasant vintage appearance that befits a middle-grade coin quite suitably. Additional pine-green patina flashes... |
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| 845 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2014 on 07/18/2014 | $5,850.00 |
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1893-S PCGS VF-35 (shield).
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(Proceeds from this lot to be donated to Washington University) A Morgan dollar of any date could scarcely look more perfect at the grade of VF-35, but this is no ordinary silver dollar. No, this is... |
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| 1009 | The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/26/2013 | $3,100.00 |
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1893-S PCGS F-12.
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Surfaces exhibit an almost astonishing level of purely original entertainment value, as there is not even the slightest hint that anyone has ever "tinkered" with this marvelous mid-grade key. Perfect... |
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| 1010 | The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/26/2013 | $4,400.00 |
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1893-S PCGS VF-30.
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Underlying brilliance seems more apparent on the obverse, as only a fragile layer of rustic grey layers over that side, with stronger tints of honey-gold seen gathering toward the rims. The reverse... |
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| 802 | The Collectors' Auction 2012 on 10/05/2012 | $1,150.00 |
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1893-S PCGS AG-3.
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Obviously heavily worn, with rims that touch the top of nearly every letter surrounding each side. In other words, this is the very definition of AG-3. A couple of minor old hairlines cross over the... |
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| 803 | The Collectors' Auction 2012 on 10/05/2012 | $1,550.00 |
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1893-S PCGS GD-6.
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Heavily worn, but the obverse rim just barely manages to show all the way around, while the reverse is a bit stronger. One small rim tick at 2:00, and another even less noticeable at 4:00 must be... |
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| 804 | The Collectors' Auction 2012 on 10/05/2012 | $1,550.00 |
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1893-S PCGS GD-6.
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The rims are entirely defined but very weak on the far right of both sides. Obviously, given the grade, this is a heavily worn coin, but 1893-S cannot be challenged as the key to the series, with... |
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| 805 | The Collectors' Auction 2012 on 10/05/2012 | $3,100.00 |
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1893-S PCGS F-12.
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The surfaces offer incredible quality for a coin that has circulated this much -- and she's THE key date, no less! The only mark at all on the obverse seems to be one apostrophic tick located just... |
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| 792 | The Collectors' Auction 2011 on 10/21/2011 | $2,000.00 |
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1893-S PCGS VG-8.
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Sensational for VG-8, both sides are pure original pleasure, suitably toned in ideal dove-grey color and accented perfectly with darker charcoal within the details. There is a single small mark on... |
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| 905 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2011 on 07/29/2011 | $1,600.00 |
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1893-S circulated/impaired.
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Most every bidder will gladly forgive the "impairment" noted, which is merely a longish shiny area following the obverse left rim, near E PLUR. By and large, this is a gorgeous G-6 key Morgan dollar... |
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| 906 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2011 on 07/29/2011 | $1,050.00 |
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1893-S PCGS FR-02.
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Very heavy wear has wiped out all but the most coarse of details, and the date slightly touches the lower obverse rim. 80% of the reverse rim touches the peripheral lettering, yet the mintmark... |
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| 907 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2011 on 07/29/2011 | $1,900.00 |
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1893-S NGC GD-4.
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It isn't often that a silver dollar with the minimal details of G-4 can provide high-impact visual appeal, yet the astoundingly bold rims and virtually flawless surfaces for this key Morgan ensure... |
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| 908 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2011 on 07/29/2011 | $4,300.00 |
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1893-S PCGS VF-25.
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Many a collector has dreamed of completing his set of Morgan dollars in BU grades, only to find that price realities necessitated use of a VF or so example to stand in for the 1893-S. The key issue... |
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| 909 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2011 on 07/29/2011 | $6,750.00 |
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1893-S PCGS XF-40.
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The population of 1893-S Morgan dollars in better grades will never be enough to satisfy the vast hordes of collectors who cannot resist the appeal of these big, bold, classic coins. Here, PCGS... |
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| 910 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2011 on 07/29/2011 | $10.00 |
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Removed from sale.
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Removed from sale. |
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| 704 | The Collectors' Auction 2010 on 10/15/2010 | $1,650.00 |
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1893-S VG/cleaned/tooled.
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For a brief recent period, it was thought that mintage of 1893-S needed to be adjusted downward to 77,000 pieces, but subsequent research has proven that the convenient 100,000 figure recited by every... |
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| 705 | The Collectors' Auction 2010 on 10/15/2010 | $2,600.00 |
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1893-S F/cleaned.
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Despite the cleaning alluded to in the details-only grade of F-12, the general appearance is not nearly offensive to the eye, and much silver-beige patina has already returned to both sides, visited... |
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| 706 | The Collectors' Auction 2010 on 10/15/2010 | $3,900.00 |
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1893-S PCGS VF-25.
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It has often been stated that a majority of the existing key 1893-S Morgan dollars are in low grades, with that being described as VG and lower for purposes of this discussion. However, actual... |
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| 820 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2010 on 07/23/2010 | $2,600.00 |
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1893-S PCGS Genuine.
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Considering details at the F-15 level, nobody should be fooled by the cleaned surfaces, since the excessive brightness, yet dull highpoints, are completely discordant with this level of wear. Some... |
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| 821 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2010 on 07/23/2010 | $2,100.00 |
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1893-S PCGS VG-8.
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About as close to perfect for the grade as can be, the dove-grey surfaces exude fully original character and are amazingly free of marks considering the length of time spent in circulation. Slight... |
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| 822 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2010 on 07/23/2010 | $1,900.00 |
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1893-S VF, obverse scratched.
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Surfaces are amazingly original, completely cloaked in dove-grey patina that contrasts perfectly with olive-grey devices. Conservation is recommended for this key Morgan dollar, since it is possible... |
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| 823 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2010 on 07/23/2010 | $3,600.00 |
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1893-S VF/lightly cleaned.
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That 1893-S is key to the Morgan dollar series is common knowledge to such an extent that it hardly needs repeating, especially since any enthusiast can instantly recite the conveniently memorable... |
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| 623 | The Midwest Winter Sale on 02/12/2010 | $3,100.00 |
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1893-S PCGS Genuine.
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On any day and in any grade, collectors across the country are looking for an affordable 1893-S Morgan dollar to add to or upgrade their sets. Even in the most wretched state, any genuine example has... |
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| 624 | The Midwest Winter Sale on 02/12/2010 | $2,400.00 |
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1893-S PCGS VG-8.
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Absolutely complete and bold rims confirm the VG-8 grade, while the wholesome dove-grey patina provides the best possible appearance for a coin of vintage quality and heavy wear. Despite a long stint... |
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| 625 | The Midwest Winter Sale on 02/12/2010 | $2,400.00 |
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1893-S PCGS VG-8.
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Considerable wear has flattened the primary devices, as would be expected of the VG-8 grade, yet the rims are unquestionably complete and bold as can be. Battleship-grey, with the broadest areas of... |
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| 638 | The Collectors' Auction 2009 on 10/16/2009 | $1,500.00 |
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1893-S About Good.
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Rims merge gently with some peripheral lettering on either side, and unmistakably original surfaces lead to an easy grade determination of AG-3. Even in such a well circulated grade, 1893-S remains a... |
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| 639 | The Collectors' Auction 2009 on 10/16/2009 | $2,000.00 |
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1893-S Good.
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Despite being a little too pale to be considered fully original, this coin has just enough patina to allow it to pass for a straight grade. Of course, being the key to the Morgan dollar series means... |
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| 1001 | The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/24/2009 | $1,200.00 |
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1893-S ANACS AG-3.
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Very heavily worn, with most peripheral details merged with the rim. Peculiar mottled shiny areas suggest the coin has been curiously wiped. |
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| 1002 | The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/24/2009 | $2,500.00 |
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1893-S PCGS VG-10.
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Meticulously and perfectly graded VG-10 by PCGS, with pewter-grey patina and full border dentilation. For a large coin that circulated as long as this one did, it is remarkable that it could be so... |
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| 792 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2009 on 02/13/2009 | $2,000.00 |
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1893-S NGC AG-3.
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It is claimed that NGC is grading very conservatively right now, and in years past, this 1893-S would have been graded fully G-4. The rims are nearly complete on both sides and certainly do not merge... |
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| 793 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2009 on 02/13/2009 | $2,100.00 |
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1893-S ANACS GD-6.
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Fully outlined rims on both sides confirm the grade, though the overall details are well worn and flat, as expected. A couple of circulation marks are by no means unexpected, and the date and... |
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| 794 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2009 on 02/13/2009 | $4,100.00 |
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1893-S NGC F-15.
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Not only do the detail and technical quality of this key Morgan dollar compare favorably to that of dollars certified by NGC and graded VF-30 (!) just a couple of years ago, but the aesthetic... |
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| 795 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2009 on 02/13/2009 | $5,750.00 |
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1893-S XF/cleaned.
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Numismatic meaning for the term "cleaned" varies widely, from a coin that is a few hairlines away from original, to one that has been drastically polished and rendered nearly uncollectible. The... |
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| 716 | The Collectors' Auction 2008 on 10/17/2008 | $3,400.00 |
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1893-S, VF Details, cleaned, cheek smoothed.
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An uncertified 1893-S Morgan dollar that, while genuine, has been altered substantially from its original state. A sizable ding on Liberty's cheek has been tooled to smooth down its impact, and the... |
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| 717 | The Collectors' Auction 2008 on 10/17/2008 | $2,200.00 |
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1893-S PCGS GD-4.
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Although the rims are not bold, they are entirely discernible on the obverse. They are worn flat on the reverse, yet none of the peripheral lettering is merged with the edges, and all legends are... |
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| 718 | The Collectors' Auction 2008 on 10/17/2008 | $2,200.00 |
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1893-S PCGS GD-4.
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The obverse rim is a hint bolder than that of a competing coin in today's sale, and even the reverse displays some relief of the lower rims. Slightly more pale than usual, but this would be considered... |
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| 719 | The Collectors' Auction 2008 on 10/17/2008 | $1,500.00 |
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1893-S F, rims damaged.
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An uncertified 1893-S key date Morgan dollar that has pleasing, original silver-grey patina and picture perfect details for a "fine" grade. Unfortunately, numerous rim dings encroach upon the eye... |
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| 720 | The Collectors' Auction 2008 on 10/17/2008 | $3,800.00 |
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1893-S PCGS F-15.
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Naturally toned and exceptionally original in every regard, this key Morgan dollar bears an extremely appealing look that will satisfy anyone who prefers strictly original quality. Honest circulation... |
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| 721 | The Collectors' Auction 2008 on 10/17/2008 | $4,800.00 |
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1893-S PCGS VF-25.
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Surprising evidence of mint luster prowls along the outer edges of the reverse, but a fair degree of honest rub considerably attenuates the highpoint details, and has provided some "circulation cameo"... |
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| 722 | The Collectors' Auction 2008 on 10/17/2008 | $6,250.00 |
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1893-S PCGS VF-30.
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While it may seem as if every silver dollar dealer on the bourse floor at a large coin show can supply an 1893-S Morgan dollar in low grade from his inventory, astute collectors of the series know... |
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| 723 | The Collectors' Auction 2008 on 10/17/2008 | $6,250.00 |
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1893-S PCGS VF-35.
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Though the reverse displays fully extremely-fine details, the obverse sits on the fence between VF-35 and XF-40, despite the presence of a little mint luster at the margins. PCGS likely took the... |
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| 724 | The Collectors' Auction 2008 on 10/17/2008 | $16,250.00 |
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1893-S ANACS AU-50.
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Animated mint luster sparkles at the edge of both sides, particularly the reverse. This key Morgan exhibits keenly struck details that are a little better than average for the date, and the surfaces... |
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| 724 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2008 on 02/08/2008 | $2,000.00 |
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1893-S Morgan dollar, ANACS VG-10, scratched
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Realistically, the disclaimer ("scratched") given this key coin is a borderline call. In this case, it happens to be at Liberty's forehead, but a scratch of similar size buried in hair detail would... |
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| 725 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2008 on 02/08/2008 | $1,300.00 |
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1893-S Morgan, ANACS VG-10 details, whizzed, damaged
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Unidirectional brushing was more likely an attempt to remove stubborn residue than to impart unnatural luster. The "damaged" referenced by ANACS is an extensive area of periodic but shallow digs on... |
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| 726 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2008 on 02/08/2008 | $2,800.00 |
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1893-S Morgan dollar, ANACS F-12, cleaned
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Though certainly cleaned, it should be noted that this silver dollar has been artificially toned as well. The color is a bit more convincing on the reverse, but the obverse has a strange... |
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| 727 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2008 on 02/08/2008 | $3,200.00 |
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1893-S Morgan dollar, ANACS VF-20 details, corroded, cleaned
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The ANACS disclaimer of "corroded" must be called into question. There is nothing to suggest the necessity of such an adjective for this coin, certainly nothing out of the ordinary for a large coin... |
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| 728 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2008 on 02/08/2008 | $2,900.00 |
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1893-S Morgan dollar, VF-20 details
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Though clearly not an original coin, the cleaning was not drastic, and given ample time and an appropriate storage environment, this key date Morgan dollar should eventually retone to a more... |
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| 729 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2008 on 02/08/2008 | $5,250.00 |
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1893-S Morgan dollar, NGC VF-30
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An attractive, dove-grey example with bisque highlights, the 1893-S becomes progressively more difficult to locate in grades above "very fine". The present example is perfectly graded as VF-30,... |
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| 833 | The Collectors' Auction 2007 on 10/19/2007 | $2,700.00 |
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1893-S VG-8.
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Although a significant number of fake 1893-S dollars exist, this attainable example is authentic. The significant amount of wear it attained from being subjected to inordinate usage is highly... |
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| 834 | The Collectors' Auction 2007 on 10/19/2007 | $2,500.00 |
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1893-S Fine Details, Cleaned.
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It hardly bears mentioning that 1893-S is the key to a complete set of business strike Morgan dollars. Although an overly bright appearance is clearly attributable to an ill-advised cleaning, this... |
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| 835 | The Collectors' Auction 2007 on 10/19/2007 | $3,000.00 |
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1893-S F-12, Lightly Cleaned.
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An old, non-abrasive cleaning has not overly damaged the surfaces of this key date Morgan dollar, and fortunately, it has been allowed to retone naturally to some extent, developing some blue... |
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| 836 | The Collectors' Auction 2007 on 10/19/2007 | $3,800.00 |
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1893-S F-15.
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Considering the amount of wear, this is an amazingly attractive coin, even aside from the key date status. Perfectly original in every way, the overall color scheme is comprised of lovely dove grey... |
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| 837 | The Collectors' Auction 2007 on 10/19/2007 | $17,500.00 |
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1893-S PCGS AU-53.
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An opportunity to obtain the key date business strike Morgan dollar in a certified About Uncirculated grade does not come around all that often. Customarily, available examples grade in the AG to VF... |
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| 827 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2007 on 07/27/2007 | $4,200.00 |
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1893-S PCGS F-15.
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This specimen's original, naturally toned silver-gray surfaces reveal no obtrusive marks or blemishes. With an outstanding visual quality and respectable design definition, it surpasses the... |
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| 828 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2007 on 07/27/2007 | $4,400.00 |
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1893-S VF-30 Lightly Cleaned.
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A handsome specimen of this enduringly desired date within this series. Despite the possibility of being subjected to a light cleaning, it was not austere in application. It falls within the... |
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| 829 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2007 on 07/27/2007 | $5,250.00 |
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1893-S AU-50 Details Altered Surfaces.
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Although the surfaces are slightly impaired, this highly desirable date displays some evidence of originality over its light silver-gray aspect. There are strewn circulation marks, as would be... |
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| 839 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2007 on 02/09/2007 | $2,500.00 |
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1893-S VG-8.
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It must have been "win the lottery month" for collectors at the old coin office last month because not only did a gentleman have an 1894 Morgan Dollar he didn't know was rare, but he also had an... |
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| 840 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2007 on 02/09/2007 | $4,850.00 |
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1893-S VF-30.
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Original mint luster can still be observed lurking around the devices on both the obverse and reverse of this key date Morgan Dollar. Light toning adorns the peripheries, giving this coin a pleasing... |
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| 841 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2007 on 02/09/2007 | $4,650.00 |
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1893-S ANACS VF-30 Details Cleaned.
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Although its label indicates that this key date was subjected to being cleaned, it was not done harshly. There are no detracting marks or blemishes to attribute. The observed wear is evenly... |
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| 842 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2007 on 02/09/2007 | $5,750.00 |
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1893-S ANACS XF-40 Details Cleaned.
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Notwithstanding its label ascription, a pleasing silver quality is portrayed on this lightly cleaned specimen. A hint of golden toning is perceived as well. A few circulation marks are scantly... |
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| 720 | The Collector's Auction on 10/20/2006 | $1,550.00 |
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1893-S About Good.
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The man who consigned this coin brought in a handful of dollars that he had been holding on to for a rainy day. Well, it seems that rainy day came when a little squirrel came and chewed through his... |
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| 721 | The Collector's Auction on 10/20/2006 | $1,400.00 |
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1893-S AG-3 Cleaned.
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The good news is that the word "Liberty" on the headband is full. I know someone out there has a hole in there set that needs to be filled with this elusive date, so here is an affordable opportunity... |
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| 722 | The Collector's Auction on 10/20/2006 | $2,900.00 |
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1893-S VG-10.
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This example's pewter surfaces are adorned with a hint of lilac and darker peripheral sectors. The trivial hairlines and few surface marks perceived are not extreme, but they are in conformity with... |
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| 723 | The Collector's Auction on 10/20/2006 | $3,700.00 |
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1893-S NGC F-15.
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This particular specimen has the visual appeal of one at a level of Very Fine-20. With the estimated number of 2,000 extant from a recorded mintage of 100,000, it is a marvelous candidate for an... |
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| 724 | The Collector's Auction on 10/20/2006 | $4,900.00 |
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1893-S VF-20.
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By far the most sought-after branch mint date within the Morgan Silver Dollar series. Its pleasing, light pewter-silver aspect depicts an original state of preservation for this assigned grade. A... |
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| 725 | The Collector's Auction on 10/20/2006 | $4,900.00 |
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1893-S XF-40 Cleaned.
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Evidence of some slight hairlines in the fields suggest a light cleaning of this specimen. However, its silvery surfaces exhibit no abusive blemishes or marks. With an estimated 2,000 pieces from... |
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| 727 | The Collector's Auction on 10/20/2006 | $6,250.00 |
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1893-S ANACS XF-40 Details, Cleaned.
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The light silver surfaces observed on this highly desirable issue have a subtle hint of gold that circumscribe its peripheries. Despite an array of faint hairlines that are detected on its slightly... |
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| 728 | The Collector's Auction on 10/20/2006 | $6,250.00 |
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1893-S XF-40 Cleaned.
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This key date Morgan Dollar has XF+ detail and nice original color. It looks like someone wiped it down a long time ago and then put it into an album. It is gunmetal gray in color and has no major... |
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| 898 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2006 on 07/21/2006 | $2,700.00 |
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1893-S F-12.
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In the scope of the Morgan Silver Dollar series, this is the uppermost desirable branch mint issue. It displays a light silver-gray appearance and is uncommonly free of obtrusive surface marks or... |
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| 899 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2006 on 07/21/2006 | $2,900.00 |
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1893-S PCGS F-12.
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An excellent candidate for a circulated date set. This key piece has a recorded mintage of 100,000, with an estimated number of 2,000 extant pieces. An enhancing silver-gray aspect blankets this... |
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| 900 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2006 on 07/21/2006 | $3,000.00 |
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1893-S PCGS F-12.
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The surfaces of this key date Morgan Silver Dollar are an amply rich, dark pewter copiously graced with a delightful lilac tint. There are a couple light marks consistent for the assigned grade, but... |
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| 901 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2006 on 07/21/2006 | $5,500.00 |
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1893-S ANACS XF-40 DETAILS CLEANED.
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This example of the most highly sought after branch mint issue Morgan Silver Dollar has undergone a light cleaning. Its silvery surfaces exhibit no abusive marks, just the normal contact ticks and... |
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| 902 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2006 on 07/21/2006 | $19,750.00 |
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1893-S SEGS AU-58.
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This key date issue displays a natural light pewter aspect. It is minimally marked on Liberty's cheek and in the fields, but with only an estimated 2,000 pieces extant from the 100,000 business... |
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| 835 | The Midwest Winter Sale on 02/17/2006 | $1,900.00 |
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1893-S NGC GD-6.
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A noteworthy San Francisco issue at any grade level. This particular specimen would be appropriate for a lower to middle grade set of this popular series. The wear observed is evenly distributed on... |
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| 836 | The Midwest Winter Sale on 02/17/2006 | $2,200.00 |
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1893-S F.
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This key date Morgan Silver Dollar will qualify as a very acceptable candidate for a circulated set. With a total recorded mintage of only 100,000, it is presumed only around 2,000 pieces have... |
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| 837 | The Midwest Winter Sale on 02/17/2006 | $4,900.00 |
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1893-S ANACS VF-30.
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A choice VF that was certified by ANACS before they started encapsulating coins, and when they were the grading service of the ANA. A photograph and authenticity card, which was the standard for... |
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