1895-S $1, DMPL MS(PCGS#97239)

The Regency Auction XIV October 2015

拍卖行

Legend Rare Coin Auctions

批号

180

等级

MS66DMPL

价格

428,699

详细说明

This is one of the finest known examples of this incredible condition rarity. Only a single example is graded at this level with the DMPL contrast, with one more in MS66, and another in MS66 PL. The top coin is likely the Wayne Miller example at MS67 DMPL, which must have upgraded as last time it sold it was MS66 DMPL (1/09). So, from a technical perspective, this coin being offered is one of only four coins that have earned the MS66 grade or finer of this date! This coin is pictured on CoinFacts to represent the DMPL 1895-S date. Notice the strong frost on Miss Liberty’s face and neck, unbroken by the usual handling marks while the delicate mirror fields are simply amazing to gaze at. Ask any experienced numismatist which Morgan Dollar comes the most abraded and the usual answers will be the 1893-CC and the 1895-S, both of which are found notoriously bagmarked. Hence, a gem like this is simply an extraordinary survivor. Don’t expect this type of quality to be a bargain, and any price paid will be more than worthwhile as this amazing piece has strong claims to being the second finest of the date. Needless to say, for the Morgan Dollar specialist, this may be a one time opportunity! PCGS 1, NGC 0. The last time a comparable example traded hands is worth noting here, it brought $103,500.00 (8/06) and then later sold in the depths of the bad 2009 market for $74,750.00 (1/09). This coin is most likely the PCGS MS67 DMPL, or it has been broken out of its holder. The present coin does not appear to have been sold at auction. This coin is being sold with no reserve. Certification Number 25227461 PCGS # 97239