1901 Morgan Silver Dollar. Proof-68 (NGC).Lightly to moderately toned in iridescent olive, silver-lilac, mauve-gray, powder blue and champagne-apricot, this is a gorgeous example of one of the most eagerly sought Proofs in the Morgan dollar series. Both sides are fully struck, universally mirrored in finish, and so smooth as to border on pristine. Lovely!<p>The 1901 Morgan dollar, the first silver dollar coinage of the 20th century, experienced a Proof mintage of 813 pieces, though some of that production run has no doubt succumbed to the march of time. The present beauty is high in the rankings for survivors of this issue, what with its undeniable and rare Superb Gem grade. The elusiveness and key date status of the circulation strike 1901 Philadelphia Mint Morgan dollar in Mint State further enhances the desirability of this condition rarity Proof.