1888-O $1 Morgan Silver Dollar, Scarface variety PCGS MS63
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Out of the original mintage of 12,150,000, only a small amount of the "Scarface" variety were produced. In fact, only 148 of them were graded by PCGS. And of those just 28 carry the choice grade of MS63, with 12 finer (as of 3/2021). Any many of them, after pictoral comparison, are toned to deeply toned. This exciting piece is a true rarity, perfect for the VAM collector, or for collectors of Morgan dollars. This is a registry coin par excellence, a unique specimen for the discriminating numismatist that will be a cherished addition to your collection--one that will set you apart from the crowd.
1888-O $1 Morgan Silver Dollar, Scarface variety PCGS MS63--$5,700.00
What comes to mind when you think of "Scarface"? Movie fans will instinctively recall the over-the-top crime drama of the same name starring Al Pacino from 1983. Older film buffs will dig deeper into the past and remember the classic "Scarface" of 1932 that starred Paul Muni. We at AUCM are pleased to present for your consideration a numismatic "Scarface" you can own: the 1888-O $1 Morgan dollar "Scarface" variety. Rare and quite unique, this piece would be a great addition to a type set of important Morgan dollars.
David Bowers writes, "VAM-1B, called the 'Scarface' variety in The Top 100 Morgan Dollar Varieties, has a prominent die crack across Miss Liberty's face, called 'the most dramatic die break in the Morgan dollar series. Rare in all grades.' " Ron Guth tells us, "The 1888-O VAM 1B 'Scarface' variety is one of the most obvious, desirable, and valuable of all Morgan Dollar varieties. There was no question that this would be (and is) a Top 100 variety."
There is much romance about the Wild West, the shootout at the O.K. Corral, and other western lore associated with Morgan dollars. Did Wyatt Earp have silver dollars in his pocket when he stopped by the O.K. Corral in Tombstone, Arizona Territory, in 1881? It is very possible. Did "Pawnee" Bill, "Buffalo Bill" Cody, Chief Sitting Bull, Billy the Kid, Annie Oakley, or Frank Butler pay for a drink, or provisions, or clothing in the Rockies during the late 1800s? If so, the distinctive clang of a Morgan dollar was heard as it was dropped onto a wooden bar or store counter. Piles of silver dollars sat at the gaming tables in Rhyolite, Tincup, Silver Reef and other gambling towns that dotted the Wild West. In banks, bordellos, and bistros in Helena, Cheyenne, San Francisco, and Denver, cashiers nonchalantly handled silver dollars each and every day.
| PCGS # | 87184 |
|---|---|
| Grading Service | NONE |
| Year of Issue | NONE |
| Grade | NONE |
| Denom Type | N/A |
| Numeric Denomination | $1 |
| Mint Location | NONE |
| Designation | NONE |
| Circ/UnCirc | Not Specified |
| Strike Type | N/A |
| Holder Variety | Scar Face |
| Grade Add On | NONE |
| Holder Type | N/A |
