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Description
Nearly Brilliant, Problem-Free
1893-S Morgan Dollar, AU53
1893-S $1 AU53 NGC. Although it is acknowledged today as the
rarest, most desirable business strike Morgan dollar, the 1893-S at
one time took a back seat to other series issues that were
considered rarer. According to the Bowers Silver Dollar
Encyclopedia, the 1889-S Morgan used to hold that title:"Until at least the mid-1920s. the 1889-S was considered to be the rarest of all Morgan dollars, outranking such issues as the 1889-CC, 1892-S, 1893-S, and 1895. Most old-time collections lacked an example in any grade."
Of course, the publication of Augustus Heaton's seminal Mint Marks pamphlet in 1893 spurred the collecting of coins by mintmark over the following decades--likely bringing examples of both issues out from their former hiding places. This piece spent a short time in circulation and, as a result, the high points of each side show slight loss of detail. However, significant luster remains around the obverse periphery and reverse design elements, and both sides are essentially brilliant. Only the minor marks one would expect from handling are seen on each side. This is a significant example of this rare, key issue in the widely collected Morgan dollar series.(Registry values: P10, N4719)
Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 255U, PCGS# 7226, GSID# 7614)
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight: 26.73 grams
ASW: 0.77346oz
Mintage: 100,000
Auction Info
2010 August Boston, MA Signature & Platinum Night ANA Coin Auction #1143 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
August, 2010
11th-15th
Wednesday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 8
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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