Offered is a beautiful, vividly toned Superb Gem 1896 Morgan dollar, a condition rarity of an otherwise common issue. The reverse is particularly striking with target-like toning in blue-gray, salmon pink and golden-apricot iridescence. A bit more reserved, the obverse is layered in a blend of dove gray, cobalt blue, pale pink and lemon yellow patina. Sharply struck and highly lustrous, both sides are also uniformly well preserved with a silky smooth texture. Thanks to the release of large numbers of Mint State examples in the 1950s and early 1960s, the 1896 ranks as one of the more plentiful circulation strike Morgan dollars in todays market. Even so, the coin offered here is quite special with its combination of virtually pristine surfaces and outstanding color. A find for the high grade type collector or advanced Morgan dollar toning enthusiast.,,PCGS# 7240. NGC ID: 2562.,NGC Census: 5; 0 finer in this category. The corresponding PCGS population is equally impressive at 2/0.,
