1878 $1 J-1550a, CAM PR(PCGS#388669)

The Regency Auction 52

拍卖行

Legend Rare Coin Auctions

批号

312

等级

PR65CAM

价格

205,696

详细说明

FROM THE GLORIOUS PATTERNS COLLECTION PART II A very important and RARE Morgan dollar pattern. This variety is very similar to the adopted design, but with some minor differences; the most notable of which is the lower junction of the eagle's wings and body, the J-1550a does not have a "notch" as seen on the finally adopted design. This is a Rarity-6-, struck in silver with a reeded edge. This was the first design, verified by George Morgan in an conversation on June 6, 1913 with S.H. Chapman (related in the June 1913 sale of the Arthur Sargent Collection). Morgan said "'this die with the deep serratures inserted by hand and with the feathers of the eagle's wing continued on the under edge of the body was the first model, and that subsequently, in deference to the idea and wishes of the Committee on Coinage, changed the arrangement of the feathers so as to leave a gap in the under edge between the feathers and the body." The present GEM Proof has a bold CAMEO contrast on both sides. Blushes of iridescent toning, in coppery-orange and deep blue tones cling primarily at the rims. Liberty's portrait is thickly frosted and totally white, seemingly floating on the watery mirrors. The eye appeal is gorgeous! Ex Stack's August 2007, lot 3041; Bowers & Merena, August 2010, lot 1406. PCGS 1, NGC o, CAC 1. There is just a single PR66 CAM finer, the Simpson coin. This amazing GEM has a better overall look and sold for $12,650 a dozen years ago. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $15,000 and we would not be shocked if this Morgan dollar pattern sold for more. This coin belongs not just in a fabulous collection of Patterns or advanced Morgan dollar collection. Either way, the multiple layers of demand for a GEM like this will vault it to a very strong hammer price. Good luck. Cert. Number 18117553 PCGS # 388669