1901 Morgan Silver Dollar. Proof-67 (PCGS). This boldly and vividly toned beauty displays a blend of antique-copper, steely-gray, pale gold, powder blue, reddish-apricot and salmon pink patina. The finish is strongly reflective and the overall striking detail is razor sharp. The surfaces are smooth for the assigned grade and very close to pristine.<p>The 1901 Morgan dollar, the first silver dollar coinage of the 20th century, had a Proof mintage of 813 pieces, though some of that production run has no doubt succumbed to the march of time. The present specimen is high in the rankings for survivors of this issue, what with its rare Superb Gem grade. The elusiveness and key date status of the circulation strike 1901 Philadelphia Mint Morgan dollar in Mint State adds to the desirability of this Proof. From the Monterrey Collection. From the Monterrey Collection.
