1895-S Morgan Silver Dollar. MS-64 (PCGS). CAC.Offered is a sharply struck, exceptionally well preserved example of this conditionally challenging issue. Intense satin luster is noted on virtually brilliant surfaces, although there are some delicate golden highlights. The 1895-S Morgan dollar, with a mintage of just 400,000 pieces, is a respected key date in the series. Comparatively few examples were paid out by the San Francisco Mint over the years, and by 1955 the rarity of this issue had been well established. The 1895-S represents a major hurdle for advanced Morgan dollar collectors not only because of its overall elusiveness, but also because it is a formidable condition rarity. Writing in the 1993 book <em>Silver Dollars & Trade Dollars of the United States: A Complete Encyclopedia, Volume Two</em>, Q. David Bowers states:<em>"Ask a silver dollar dealer this question: What two Morgan dollar issues usually are seen heavily bagmarked? The answer is apt to be: 1893-CC and 1895-S."</em><em></em>Indeed, the certified population of this issue dwindles rapidly above the MS-64 grade level. The premium near-Gem offered here represents the finest in quality and eye appeal realistically obtainable for most collectors.
