Lot 1723
1890-S. PCGS graded MS-63. Lovely rich golden-sunset toning. Some might think that with its moderate mintage of 802,750 the 1890-S would be relatively available in this grade, but it seems this isn't the case. Reports by the top-tier grading services, confirmed by relatively few auction appearances, makes this a must-have date for the serious buyer. Any double eagle collector worth his salt will want to put in a strong bid. The coin is glittering and well struck. In fact, it is fair to say it trounces many other coins we've seen in the identical numerical grade. Pop 146; 2 in 63+; 18 in 64; 1 in 65 (PCGS # 9015) .
Note: The 1890s were sometimes referred to as the "Mauve Decade," because William Henry Perkin's aniline dye allowed the widespread use of that color in fashion. The phrase, "The Gay Nineties," used to refer to this decade by later writers and commentators, was not coined until 1926. This decade was also part of the Gilded Age, a phrase coined by Mark Twain, alluding to the seemingly profitable era that was riddled with crime. In America, the 1890s were marked by a severe economic swings from manic business activity to a depression sparked by the Panic of 1893, as well as several strikes in the industrial workforce.
Estimated Value $4,500 - 5,000.
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| Realized $5,750 |
