1878 Morgan Silver Dollar. 7/8 Tailfeathers. Weak. VAM-44. Top 100 Variety. 7/5 Tailfeathers, Tripled Blossoms. MS-62 PL (NGC). While the coin in the preceding lot is the single finest Prooflike example of the "King of VAMs" known to PCGS, the present example holds the same distinction at NGC. The fact that both are being offered in the same sale will likely remain a unique event in the modern numismatic auction market, at least for some time to come. This is a visually stunning coin with a dusting of pale silver iridescence that hardly inhibits bold reflectivity in the fields. The peripheries are more warmly toned with blushes of rose-russet scattered about. Frosty and well struck, the devices contrast the fields nicely and impart a desirable cameo-like appearance to the finish. NGC Set Registry players, in particular, are sure to be drawn to this important offering although, of course, it holds equal appeal for advanced collectors of VAM varieties. PCGS# 40213. NGC ID: 2TY3. NGC Census: 1; 0 finer in this category. As with PCGS, there are no DPL examples certified. From the Legacy Collection.
