Lot 1574
1900 Lafayette Dollar. PCGS graded MS-66. A hint of blue and russet toning around the edges. This is far and away one of the finest of this popular issue, the only dollar coin struck in the historic commemorative series. Furthermore these were struck long before commemorative collecting became such an important part of our hobby, so most were sold to non numismatic sources and today fall into the lower grade ranges. Pristine gems like this are of the highest rarity and this is borne out by the tiny numbers that exist in MS-66 or finer. Notice the clean cheeks on Lafayette and Washington, as well as the open fields that surround them. Rarely are these found so well preserved and free of handling issues. The reverse too, is exceptional in quality and eye appeal. A solid representative of this prized condition rarity. Only 36,026 struck. Pop 85; 11 finer, 6 in 66+, 3 in 67, 2 in 67+. (PCGS # 9222) .
Estimated Value $13,000 - 14,000.
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| Realized $15,275 |
