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1921 $1 Zerbe PR66 PCGS. CAC....
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Description
1921 Morgan Dollar, PR66
Zerbe Proof, Among the Finest at PCGS
CAC Endorsed
1921 $1 Zerbe PR66 PCGS. CAC. The 1921 Zerbe proofs are a
controversial issue among numismatists today. The traditional story
is that a number of proof Morgan dollars were struck late in 1921
to mollify Farran Zerbe, and other collectors, because the debut of
the Peace dollar was so long delayed. However, in his Guide Book
of Morgan Silver Dollars, Q. David Bowers casts doubt on this
story, evaluating the Zerbe proofs as simply prooflike
regular-issue coins. Bowers states:"It seems highly unlikely that these were produced as Proofs for collectors. If indeed they were furnished to Farran Zerbe, a leading numismatic entrepreneur of the era, it is likely they were simply regular production pieces."
The controversy is far from settled today, and the grading services have certified numerous examples as Zerbe proofs, siding with the traditional view of the issue. The VAM website assigns a single die pair as the Zerbe proof dies (VAM-1AG), including examples in different die states. The present coin displays slightly cloudy reflective fields, as seen on all Zerbe coins. A tiny reeding mark on Liberty's chin hollow pedigrees this Premium Gem example. The strike is razor-sharp on the hair above the ears and the wreath, also typical of this issue. The pleasing surfaces display a few hints of gold toning. PCGS Population: 13 in 66 (2 in 66+), 0 finer. CAC: 5 in 66, 0 finer (2/25).
Ex: Chicago Signature (Heritage, 8/2011), lot 7380; FUN Signature (Heritage, 1/2014), lot 5342.(Registry values: N4719)
From The Cherry Villa Collection.
Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 257A, PCGS# 7341, Greysheet# 7871)
Weight: 26.73 grams
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
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Auction Info
2025 April 3 - 6 US Coins Signature® Auction #1382 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
April, 2025
3rd-6th
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