A wholesome example with natural toning from honest wear. Some dirt adheres to both sides, bearing witness to this example's originality. Perhaps just a whisper away from Extra Fine territory, as the details are quite sharp for the issue.
Fantastic and affordable early dollar with light dove-gray toning. A tougher die pairing with the large date and small letters reverse. A rather impressive die break on the reverse near the rim adds interest.
Splendid silver mint luster gleams over the surfaces of this impressively preserved, choice AU example. Well defined design elements are highlighted by tints of lavender, peach, and gold. The original lot description at Stacks Bowers notes, "A flaw in the planchet obscures much of the T in LIBERTY, though the surfaces are lacking in notable post-Mint blemishes. The dies are heavily fatigued in this state, with dramatic cracks and evidence of clashing visible on each side." The Hansen Collection possess the finest known example for the date, a MS64.
Large eagle Bust dollar type coin. BB-107, B-21 variety. Draped Bust dollars are once again gaining popularity and value as collector demand has increased.
PCGS #40064. Popular overdate variety with the "8" boldly visible beneath the last "9" in the date. Fairly weakly struck, which is not uncommon for these screw-press minted early dollars. Nice luster remains and gentle golden and russet tints add to the eye appeal. (For accuracy, the holder is a little "scuffy").
Low mintage issue of 173,000 coins struck. Somewhat mottled gray toning throughout but a nice amount of retained luster around the reverse periphery.
Low mintage issue of 173,000 coins struck. Lovely light golden-tan toning throughout, with good eye appeal. Fairly flashy for a 45!
Low mintage issue of 184,618 coins struck. A popular No Motto example.
A beautifully original XF example of this low mintage issue of 184,618 coins struck. CAC approved for quality and eye appeal.
Affordable example of this low mintage issue of 184,618 coins struck.
Lustrous, silver-grey surfaces with mottled russet and indigo toning throughout. Strong details for the grade. Only 110,600 coins struck. PCGS+ grade for premium quality at the top of end of the assigned grade. The primary set displays a MS65 example for the date.
Well-detailed example olive toned surfaces that show tints of gold highlighting the devices when turned in the light. Nice! PCGS+ grade for premium quality at the top of end of the assigned grade. The Hansen Collection hosts the finest known example for the date, a MS66+.
From a scant mintage of just 20,000 coins the 1859-S is one of the tougher dates in the set.
No motto type coin from the New Orleans mint.
A nicely defined XF example from a low mintage of 77,500 coins struck. Silver-gray surfaces show deeper coloration along the devices. Lightly abraded throughout the fields with a trio of reeding marks in the right obverse field.
Only ten PCGS examples have been graded finer than this flashy golden specimen!
Popular "with motto" variety. Blast white but still grade-worthy.
Quite flashy for the given grade. Colorful and very eye appealing.
Popular and affordable Carson City Trade dollar. Well struck and solidly lustrous for the grade. A sheen of natural toning attests to the originality of this great piece.
Beautiful and original gem. Sharply embossed reliefs and impeccably preserved surfaces that feature lovely blended tones of pale blue, gold, pink, and sea-green. Wonderful eye appeal! Only a single piece graded finer by PCGS.
In MS grades, this issue is the rarest of all trade dollars including the famous 1878-CC. This piece boasts smooth surfaces touched with a light honey-gold tint throughout and stunning details thanks to a bold strike. Cartwheel luster radiates illuminating the lightly toned surfaces. The primary Hansen set holds a MS63 example of this date.
Nice Trade dollar type coin. Tough variety/die pairing! CAC approved for quality and eye appeal. (For accuracy, the obverse and reverse of the holder has some cracks, though the integrity of the holder remains intact).
Nice Trade dollar type coin with lovely light toning and strong luster. Appears to be conservatively graded.
Nice Trade dollar type coin in delightfully smooth, intensely lustrous surfaces.
Mintage of 865 coins. The 1873-78 Trade dollar proofs are much scarcer than the 1880-83 (proof only) issues and are much harder to find. The present example is housed in an old green holder and boasts lovely, light toning and an impeccable strike.
Mintage of 700 coins. The 1873-78 Trade dollar proofs are much scarcer than the 1880-83 (proof only) issues and are much harder to find. (For accuracy, the edge rail on the reverse has some chips).