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Dollars
952
1880
.
NGC graded Proof 64 Cameo
. Fully white. Only 1,987
minted. A satiny silver cameo Trade Dollar, this having richer
mint frost on the devices than the similar Proof 64 from the
same consignor. Both were clearly hand-selected for their
strikes and overall eye appeal. with faint golden zephyr-like
wisps of iridescence on both sides. Nicely struck for the date,
certainly much finer than the plate coin in the Lange reference
and worthy of strong bidder consideration.
Pop 58; 80 finer
.
Estimated Value ..............................................$4,000 - 4,250
953
1880
.
NGC graded Proof 64
. Fully white. Only 1,987 minted.
Explosive mirror deep field luster graces delicate satin-finished
devices and lively silvery color. The coin has a beautiful moon-
light iridescence. An attractive Choice Proof 64 that wears its
bold strike proudly.
Estimated Value ..............................................$3,000 - 3,200
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954
1883
.
NGC graded Proof 65
. Lovely shades of blue and
lilac tones. Only 979 struck. The quality control supervisor
in charge of Proof production at the Philadelphia Mint in
1883 must have been a perfectionist for detail because in
few other years was the mirror depth more beautiful on
Trade Dollars. The detail displayed on this lovely toned
Proof 65 Gem is typically bold and only a few wispy hair-
lines separate the stunning surface from an even loftier rat-
ing.
Pop 55; 44 finer at NGC.
Estimated Value ........................................ $6,000 - 6,500
955
1883 NGC graded Proof AU Details
. Harshly cleaned. Only
979 minted. Proof only date. Untoned example.
Estimated Value ................................................... $500 - 550
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956
1878-CC GSA
.
MS-63
. Housed in the Blue GSA Flat Pack.
Nicely toned on the obverse. Choice mint luster.
Estimated Value ................................................... $750 - 800
957
1878. 7/8 TF. VAM-33, 7/4 TF
.
NGC graded MS-64
Prooflike
. A beaming white coin whose prooflike condition
possibly points to it having been an early strike from new dies.
Desirable VAM variant in which the tail feathers appear as 7
over 4.
Pop 1; 2 finer for the variety, 1 in 64+, 1 in 65.
Estimated Value ................................................... $700 - 750
958
1878 7/8TF Weak
.
NGC graded both MS-63
. Lot of 2
coins.
Estimated Value ................................................... $300 - 325
959
1878 8TF
.
NGC graded both MS-64 PQ
. Both of the coins
are graded quite conservatively. One is evenly toned while the
other one is flashy white.
According to the Breen encyclopedia, the 1878 Bland act,
authorizing these silver dollars “mandated monthly Treasury
purchases of $2 million to $4 million of new domestic silver bul-
lion for coinage only into dollars. (Why only the one denomina-
tion? Because each silver dollar was heavier than two halves,
four quarters, or 10 dimes.) The coins were commonly known
as ’buzzard dollars’ or ’Bland dollars,’ and after about 1892 also
as ’dollars of our daddies’ or ’daddy dollars,’" says the always
cynical Walter Breen. Lot of 2 coins. (
PCGS # 7072
)
Estimated Value ................................................... $650 - 700
960
1878. 8 tail feathers
.
PCGS graded MS-63
. Frosty. (
PCGS
# 7072
)
Estimated Value ................................................... $200 - 210
961
1878. 8 tail feathers
.
Sharpness of AU-50.
Light hairlines.
Estimated Value ....................................................... $50 - 60
962
1878. 7 TF, Reverse of 1878
.
NGC graded MS-64
. A nice
white coin with semi-reflective fields. (
PCGS # 7074
)
Estimated Value ................................................... $200 - 210
