Lot 603
AN ASTOUNDING WAYNE MILLER PLATE COIN 1879 JUDD-1615, PCGS GRADED PROOF 68. PCGS graded Proof 68. Here is a stunning example of pattern Morgan Silver Dollar. The surfaces are pristine, and the toning is absolutely gorgeous. Around the periphery is a deep blue and antique gold color, fading to a lighter pink hues at the center. Shimmering mirror fields seem to tease the eye with their perfection, when examined with a loupe. Identical on the reverse, the bold eagle's breast is fully struck, with separation on even the tiny pin feathers. As to the toning, it is perfectly matched to the obverse, deep rings of antique blue and gold at the periphery, fading to a lighter pink at the centers. Needless to say, with a grade of Proof 68, you are not about to find any problems with the surfaces, handling or cleaning or otherwise. They simply are virtually as struck, aside from the splendid toning. It is, of course, the finest graded of this rare pattern issue, the only one graded this high. PCGS has graded others, but the Population Report appears to be skewed as 6 have been graded as Proof 67 (we suspect resubmittals here), with a couple of other single coins noted in lower grades. This problem continues to mount, and we always stress that buyers must do their own research when purchasing a coin like this by plate matching all examples previously listed in auction catalogs. This is a time consuming process, but it often provides a far more accurate listing of how many are known, and in what grade they are (currently). We compared this coin with the 9-68 Merkin Sale, and it appears to be different, although the coins have similar toning.
Estimated Value $30,000-UP.
From the Wayne Miller Collection, previous pedigree unknown.
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| Realized $25,300 |
