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1928-S P
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1371
1928-S
.
PCGS graded MS-65
. Frosty with nice original
obverse toning. The '28-S may be more abundant than its
attendant P-mint counterpart in an absolute sense, but the
usual offered specimen of the San Francisco issue will
rarely win awards for eye appeal. The example offered here
is far sharper than the usually encountered Mint State
example, this lovely Gem is filled with luster, and isn’t
extensively abraded like the rest. In fact, both sides are
really vibrant in the luster quality which issues forth behind
the luster; we note full, frosty-textured finish that provides
visual impact. Original toned throughout, the surfaces are
free of all but a few stray abrasions that are well within the
parameters of the Gem Mint State 65 criterion. The strike is
also laudable for an S-mint Peace Dollar, with the definition
bold-to-sharp in most areas. An important condition rarity
that belongs in a PCGS Registry Set of this highly collectible
20th century silver series.
Pop 50; 2 finer, 1 in 65+, 1 in
66
. (
PCGS # 7374
)
Estimated Value .................................... $14,000 - 15,000
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1928-S P
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1372
1928-S
.
NGC graded MS-65
. A very presentable Gem
white coin. This lustrous example displays a vivid wintry
blast of white color that undulates and billows across the
near-pristine surface like a Himalayan avalanche. Such,
then, for luster. Turning to the other key factor when
assessing a scarce 1928 Peace Dollar struck in San Fran-
cisco, this handsome coins shows just how desirable it is
with a meticulous, indeed a very sharp strike.
Why was this 1928 production run followed by a five year
hiatus when the Mints struck no more Peace Dollars?
Beginning in 1921, the US Treasury was required to replace
all 270 million Morgan Dollars melted under the terms of
the Pittman Act of 1918. By 1928, this order had been ful-
filled. Mint officials, who were never happy with the politi-
cally motivated issuance of large numbers of Silver Dollars
anyway, happily ceased striking them at Philadelphia and
San Francisco as soon as possible. Production did not begin
again until 1934 (under terms of a new enactment).
Pop
40; 1 finer in 66
.
Estimated Value .................................... $10,000 - 12,000
1373
1928-S
.
NGC graded MS-64
. A fully white example with lucid
smooth luster.
Pop 1255; 67 finer, 2 in 64 Star, 26 in 64+,
38 in 65, 1 in 66.
Estimated Value ................................................... $700 - 750
1374
1928-S
.
NGC graded MS-63 PQ
. A hint of light gold tone,
frosty and choice.
Estimated Value ................................................... $500 - 550
1375
1934-S
.
NGC graded MS-64
. A nice white example for this
key date.
Pop 316; 95 finer at NGC.
Estimated Value ..............................................$3,600 - 3,700
1376
1934-S
.
PCGS graded AU-55
. Mostly untoned, well struck
and lustrous. A scarce S-mint date in higher grades. (
PCGS #
7377
)
Estimated Value ................................................... $700 - 750
