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1878 8TF Morgan, MS64 Prooflike
VAM-23, 'Crazy Lips'
Doubled Die Obverse

1878 8TF $1 Crazy Lips, VAM-23, MS64 Prooflike PCGS. A Top 100 Variety and WOW! Morgan VAM. Leonard Hinckley is credited with documenting this variety in February 1974. Die doubling on the obverse is quite prominent on Liberty's lips, earning moniker "Crazy Lips." This Choice Prooflike example displays gold and rose bag toning on the obverse with canvas cloth pattern in the patina, while most of the reverse is brilliant, save for orange-gold around the borders. Slight central strike softness is apparent.
From The Puccini Collection of Toned Morgan Dollars.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 253H, Variety PCGS# 40203, Base PCGS# 7073, Greysheet# 285899)

Weight: 26.73 grams

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper


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Auction Dates
September, 2024
12th-15th Thursday-Sunday
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Sold on Sep 12, 2024 for: $1,560.00
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