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1923-S Peace Dollar, MS65+
Incredibly High-End for the Issue

1923-S $1 MS65+ PCGS. Ex: Illinois Set. While the 1923-D Peace dollar is scarce in MS66, the 1923-S is scarce in MS65 and nearly unknown in MS66. In A Guide Book of Peace Dollars, Roger Burdette notes the typically poor production quality of the 1923-S, and how it affects the grades of surviving examples. He writes that, "Uncirculated examples that exist are mostly in the MS-63 or 64 category, as not many had sufficient strike or few enough marks to make it to the Gem level. Even some that are graded MS-65 are questionable and could be argued back into the MS-64 range."

The present coin is among the finest pieces awarded an MS65 grade, as attested to by the Plus designation. A grand total of just four coins are reported finer, and the last time one appeared at auction was in April 2011, when an MS66 PCGS coin in the Rosemont Central States Signature realized more than $31,000. We have not previously handled a Plus-graded Gem. This piece is one of just nine coins rated MS65+ at PCGS. Each side yields frosty, radiant luster and above-average strike sharpness. The faintest trace of light champagne toning is evident on each side, and equally faint grazes seen under a loupe are all that deny Condition Census status. Population: 9 in 65+, 3 finer (11/19).(Registry values: N2998)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 257H, PCGS# 7362, Greysheet# 7902)

Weight: 26.73 grams

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

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