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THE REGENCY AUCTION <strong>29</strong><br />
LOT 221<br />
T$1 1881 TRADE. NGC PR65<br />
Here is a totally original, GEM 1881 Trade dollar. After 1878, all<br />
Trade dollars were struck in Proof format for collectors only, none<br />
were struck for circulation or the far east trade. This example has<br />
vibrant, rich, watery mirrors that flash from below a layer of thick,<br />
multicolored toning. Clearly this coin was left alone in an old collector<br />
envelope or case where it was able to take on the deep blues, greens,<br />
purples, and pewter tones that attest to the originality of this wonderful<br />
Proof type coin.<br />
Only 960 Proofs were struck. PCGS 38, NGC 39. The last examples<br />
sold in the $4,000 to $5,000 range and the current Collector’s Universe value is listed at $7,000. Rare any finer. A neat type coin.<br />
PCGS# 7061 | ESTIMATE: $4,000+<br />
LOT 222<br />
$1 1878 7TF REVERSE OF 1878.<br />
PCGS MS65 DMPL<br />
A boldly struck and highly reflective<br />
GEM DMPL of this first year of the<br />
Morgan dollar series. The mirrors<br />
are deep, bold, and highly flashy in<br />
the fields. Both sides have a light<br />
silver-white iridescent tone that graces<br />
both sides. The sharply struck devices<br />
are clean and fully frosted, this beauty<br />
has a great cameo-like contrast. There<br />
are a few minor signs of contact, which<br />
are exaggerated by the deep, 8” mirrors.<br />
PCGS 27, NGC 10. This coin sold in the<br />
2018 FUN auction for $5,520. Prior to that an example sold in November 2016 for $9,400 and we sold one in our February 2015 auction<br />
for $6,756. The current PCG value is $8,000 and this one should see very active bidding when it crosses the block. Only two coins are<br />
graded finer, making this one of the best available for the collector. Good luck.<br />
PCGS# 97075 | ESTIMATE: $5,000+<br />
LOT 223<br />
$1 1878-CC PCGS MS66<br />
The first Carson City Morgan dollar issue, always popular among<br />
collectors and this one has a great look. Brilliant mint luster swirls<br />
around both sides of this sharply struck GEM. A soft pearly-satin<br />
sheen has a silver white brilliance in the fields and Ms. Liberty<br />
and the Eagle are well struck and fully frosted. We note a few<br />
microscopic ticks, scattered and most need a glass to locate.<br />
PCGS 342, NGC 201. The most recent PCGS MS66 to sell in<br />
auction realized $4,080 and the current PCGS Price Guide value<br />
is listed at $4,950. RARE any finer, this date is always popular<br />
among collectors.<br />
PCGS# 7080 | ESTIMATE: $3,500+<br />
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