1892-S Morgan Silver Dollar. Unc Details--Altered Surfaces (PCGS);A satisfying example of this famous key date in the Morgan dollar series. The complexion is fully brilliant and untoned, showcasing substantial prooflike contrast between reflective fields and frosty motifs. The surfaces are largely untroubled and free from noteworthy blemishes, with scrutiny failing to reveal anything overly alarming. Devoid of friction and offering an overall pleasant aesthetic, this piece is surely worthy of close inspection.<p>One of the leading condition rarities in the long-running and ever-popular Morgan Dollar series, the 1892-S is an important find even in an impaired Mint State grade. This is because the vast majority of survivors of this 1.2 million-piece delivery are well worn, with even AUs scarce by the standards of the type. Most coins from this issue were either placed into circulation in the late 19th and early 20th centuries or were destroyed under the terms of the 1918 Pittman Act. Unlike most Morgan dollars, no large hoards or bags survived into the 1960s when their survival was more assured thanks to collector and investor interest.<p>