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1877-S T$1 MS67 NGC....
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Description
1877-S Trade Dollar, MS67
A Stellar Specimen
1877-S T$1 MS67 NGC. An exceptional Superb Gem, luminous
with glorious light champagne, slate, and silver-blue shadings over
most of the surfaces that lend each side an aura of hallowed
antiquity. Deeper gold adheres to the devices, which makes them
stand out from the fields all the more on the obverse. Well matched
on the reverse, with deeper gold, russet and blue tones which come
alive when examined under a light. The surfaces really make this
coin extraordinary, as they are virtually pristine. Even with the
aid of magnification, one is hard-pressed to turn up more than the
tiniest luster graze or other quibble. Said magnification also
emphasizes the power of the strike, with even the intricate veins
on the leaves of the branch in Liberty's hand boldly executed.In 2008, we wrote: "The combined certified population shows 10 pieces in MS67 and three finer--for the entire Trade dollar series (11/08)." That data remains unchanged over the past 10 years. While one might assume that the 1877-S issue, with its record-high mintage of over 9.5 million pieces, would account for most of those pieces, that assumption would be incorrect. In fact, the combined certified population shows just two MS67 examples of this issue, the present piece certified by NGC and another known to PCGS, with none finer (11/18). Such figures underscore how vital a Superb Gem such as this can be, whether one seeks a top-notch type coin or a crowning condition high for a date set. A fantastic representative for the discerning numismatist.
Ex: Dallas Signature (Heritage, 11/2005), lot 2268; The Estate of Jack Lee Collection (Heritage, FUN Signature, 1/2009), lot 3980.
From The Greensboro Collection, Part VII. (Registry values: N10218)
Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 253E, PCGS# 7046, Greysheet# 7383)
Weight: 27.22 grams
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
View all of [The Greensboro Collection, Part VII ]
Auction Info
2019 January 9 - 14 FUN US Coins Signature Auction - Orlando #1291 (go to Auction Home page)
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January, 2019
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