1896 Morgan Silver Dollar. Proof-66 Ultra Cameo (NGC). This breathtakingly beautiful specimen is untoned to allow full appreciation of exceptional cameo contrast. The fields are deeply mirrored, highly reflective and support sharply defined, frosty design elements. A few faint handling marks over and before Libertys cheek are all that preclude an even higher numeric grade. Pristine otherwise, and exceptionally attractive, this coin will please even the most discerning Proof type or date collector.<p>Whereas Proofs of the 1888 to 1893 era are the most consistently unattractive in the Morgan dollar series (due to lightness of strike in the centers), those delivered between 1896 and 1898 are among the most beautiful. Special care seems to have been taken in the preparation of dies during the latter era, resulting in some of the most boldly cameoed Proof Morgans available to todays collectors. This is among the finest survivors from this desirable era, and offers exceptional quality from a mintage of 762 pieces. PCGS# 97331. NGC ID: 27ZT. NGC Census: 9; 24 finer in this category (Proof-69 * Ultra Cameo finest). From the Pacific Rim Collection.
