Morgan and Peace Dollars

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There are 47 Coins for Sale. New coin(s) added on July 2, 2020

Photo	Date	Grade	TPG	Variety	GFRC Rating	Price	Description	Buy
Morgan Dollars
	1878 8 Tail Feathers	MS65	PCGS 28781322		Gem	$1385	8 Tail Feathers, VAM-21, Flashy Cartwheel Luster, Rose Gold and Peripheral Blue Toning, Spectacular Eye Appeal, Osprey Collection . VAM-21. A gem dual sided toned Morgan dollar and better 8 Tail Feather variety for initial year of production. Accurately graded at the MS65 level with flashy cartwheel luster. Both obverse and reverse are covered with a transparent rose/gold patina along with a sky blue arc at the lower rim. This piece provides an alternative collecting option rather than the common blast white examples on the market. The MS65 grade level is the last "collector" grade for many since guide prices jump from $1450 to $6750 at the MS66 grade level. GFRC asking price is below the PCGS MS65 price guide for a lovely toner example. Housed in 2014 generation PCGS holder. Another top quality offering from the Osprey Collection.
	1878 8TF	64PL	NGC 3610067001	VAM-19	Choice	$1050	VAM-19 Double Date, Proof Like, Watery Mirrors, Brilliant Reflective Luster, Osprey Collection. A magnificent proof like strike is not your run of the mill 1878 8TF offering. We start with a cool VAM-19 Double Date die variety coupled with awesome watery mirrors that generate brilliant reflective luster. The mirrors are quite pleasing and begin to approach the DMPL requirements. Eye appeal of a gem example if not for a trace of field chatter in front of Liberty's face and a few micro lines so typical on mirrored surfaces. Of course, any field abrasions are amplified on proof like coinage. Surfaces are untoned but still are unquestionably original. Housed in new large font NGC holder with VAM-19 designation on label.
	1878 7TF	MS63	PCGS OGH 1493131		Choice	$200	New July 2! Vivid Multi-Color Obverse, Semi Proof Like Fields, Choice Original Surfaces, Nevada Collection. Tannish-gold, aquamarine, blues, and orange patina are intermixed on the obverse while the reverse offers faint center gold. Semi-proof like fields radiate reflective luster and vibrant cartwheels. Accurately graded with substantial eye appeal. A wonderful offering for fans of beautifully toned Morgan dollars. Housed in PCGS Gen 3.1 (1993-1998) old green holder. From a Nevada Collection, a new GFRC consignor.
	1878-CC	MS65	PCGS 38398295		Gem	New Price $950	First Year Carson City Strike, Thick Frosty Luster, Silver Gray Coloring.. A first year Morgan dollar Carson City issue that is well preserved and gem original. Bright light review reveals thick frosty luster and swirling cartwheels that result from micro granular mint frost spread across the fields and devices. This piece is essentially unabraded with no cheek marks other than a few faint roller lines as made. Coloring is a a faint silver gray and consistent with a Morgan dollar that has naturally aged without being dipped. Sure a quick dip would enchance the luster, but that would be a pity! Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 holder. This lovely 1878-CC is for fans of strict originality.
	1878-CC	MS62	PCGS 12474506		Original	$775	55 Degree Clockwise Rotated Reverse, Brilliant Frosty Luster, Accurately Graded, Murphys Collection. GFRC has been offering lower circulated graded examples of the 1878-CC Rotated Reverse Morgan dollar. The Murphys Collection is back with an important Mint State specimen with bold 55 degree clockwise reverse rotation. Frosty luster is brilliant with vibrant cartwheels. Obverse field and cheek chatter are consistent with the assigned grade. An offering is that really high on the cool scale for those who are interested in mint errors including rotated reverse. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder with full attribution on the blue label. This label reads, "1878-CC Mint Error, PCGS MS62, 55 Degree CW Rot. Rev."
	1879-S	MS64	PCGS 18617219		Choice	$185	Crusty Choice Original Surfaces, Vibrant Reflective Cartwheel Luster, Pastel Rose, Gold and Blue Patina, Accurately Graded, Gansu Collection. Housed in older PCGS holder with standard ring insert. Another offering from the Gansu Collection that was assembled by Gerry Fortin for China client during the 2011-2012 timeframe. Now the collection is being repatriated to the U.S.
	1880-S	MS65	PCGS 19858614		Gem	$285	Vivid Rose, Blues, Aquamarine, Mirrored Surfaces, Cartwheel Luster. Being selective on toned Morgans is standard operating procedure at GFRC. Getting them to photograph properly is a significant challenge with many attempts to remove lighting reflections. I'm finally pleased with these images. Toning is multicolor rainbow with gold, rose and blues on the obverse and aquamarine and gold on the reverse. Many 1880 San Francisco examples come lightly PL as is the case with this example. Under bright light, the PL surfaces accentuate the colorful toning and adds a new dimension of enjoyment. As one would expect from an MS65 graded piece, the fields and main devices are blemish free. Housed in old blue label PCGS holder. CAC approval is fully warranted.
	1880-S	MS64	PCGS 24169924		Choice	$85	New July 2! Choice Original, Brilliant Luster, Light Copper-Gold Patina, Conservative Grading, Nevada Collection. When examining Morgan dollars, my eyes always focus on Liberty cheek. This 1880-S specimen, from the Nevada Collection, features a smooth attractive cheek and light copper-gold patina. Luster is mostly brilliant and reflective from partially mirrored surfaces. Conservatively graded and fairly priced. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder
	1881-S	MS65	PCGS 24500809		Gem	$155	New July 2! Sharp Mirrors and Reflective Luster, No Question Gem, JUST BUY IT NOW! Nevada Collection. Let's start the description for this stunning 1881-S Morgan dollar with a JUST BUY IT NOW recommendation. How can anyone get excited about an 1881-S as a JBIN selection? I did once placing this conservatively graded gem under a light source. Surfaces are entirely unabraded with sharp reflective mirrors. This offering is a joy to view under a bright light as there are zero distractions and nearly blinding reflections. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.5 (2011-2013) holder.
	1881-S	MS63	NGC 3007130005		Original	$175	Deep Rose, Blue and Gold Toning, Blemish Free Cheek. Fields are typical with light mirrors leading to plenty of cartwheel luster to activity the toning. Obverse is mostly rose, aquamarine and blues while the reverse is covered with a lighter rose/gold. This is an awfully nice piece at the MS63 grade level given the lack of blemishes. Housed in old standard ring insert NGC holder.
	1881-S	MS63	raw		Choice	$65	Choice Original, Light Obverse Toning, Frosty Cartwheel Luster, Gansu Collection. A lovely 1881-S Morgan dollar with plenty of frosty cartwheel luster. From the Gansu Collection. Gansu is a collection assembed by Gerry Fortin during the 2010-2012 timeframe for a Chinese client. Now the coins are being repatriated to U.S. in liu of an collecting objective. Please help with a purchase.
	1882	MS64	NGC 3161504001		Choice	$125	Choice Original, Gun Metal Blue and Gold Toning, Accurately Graded. As with most toner Morgans, in hand appearance and bright light viewing can be two completely different experiences. This is the case here. Images indicates a darker gray/brown coloring while the coin in hand offers lightly mirrored surfaces and gun metal blue patina on the obverse. The reverse has multiple personality depending on the lighting angle. In one direction, I see all rainbow colors, in another, mostly blues and rose. Essentially blemish free including the cheek area and accurately graded. Housed in old standard ring insert NGC holder.
	1882-S	MS64	PCGS 18617224		Choice	$185	Choice Original, Mirrored Surfaces, Reflective Cartwheel Luster, Substantial Eye Appeal, Fairly Graded, Gansu Collection. Housed in older PCGS holder with standard ring insert. Another offering from the Gansu Collection that was assembled by Gerry Fortin for China client during the 2011-2012 timeframe. Now the collection is being repatriated to the U.S.
	1884-O	MS65+	NGC 3551079001		Choice	$215	Gem Original, Golden Surfaces, Accurately Graded, Osprey Collection. Satiny cartwheel luster along with attractive toning dominates the eyes when viewing this lovely 1884 New Orleans Morgan dollar. Obverse is toned a light rose-gold with a hint of blue at Liberty's forehead. The reverse offers deeper coloring with orange-rose being predominate. NGC grading is accurate with clean cheek and only a few obverse blemishes in upper left field holding back a higher designation. Housed in newer NGC holder. A pretty toner Morgan from the Osprey Collection.
	1884-O	MS64	PCGS 19912366		Choice	$165	Dual Sided Darker Rainbow Toning Clean Cheek. Let's start the description but pointing out the lighting reflections (9:00 - 11:00) on obverse and reverse images are not on the coin. The toning on this lovely Morgan is consistent and radial in nature. This Morgan was added to inventory for the simple reason; eye appeal and bold rainbow coloring even if the toning is slightly on the dark side. This piece performs very well under bright and needs a length description. Obverse has a rose/gray center that is surrounded by a rainbow ring over the stars, legend and date. The lower arc on the image is rich blues under bright light. The reverse has a light rose/blue center that is well framed by a ring of orange gold throughout the legend. Again the lower arc is rich blue. Surfaces are blemish free for an MS64 grade. I like the piece so I bought it. Housed in old blue label PCGS holder with standard ring insert.
	1884-O	MS64	NGC 4331826002		Choice	$195	Choice Dual Side Toner Morgan, Fiery Rose/Gold with Cartwheel Luster, Accurately Graded. A stunningly toned 1884 New Orleans Morgan with substantial eye appeal. Surfaces are covered with transparent rose/gold that combined with strong cartwheel luster to create fiery glows on both obverse and reverse. If toned Morgans are your wheel house, the please pay special attention here. Accurately graded with only one obverse blemish to the left of lower neck that holds this one for a higher grade. Housed in new 2016 NGC large font holder.
	1884-S	EF45	raw		Choice	$95	Choice Original, EF45+ Grade, Tough Date in AU or Better . Considerable frosty luster remains on this conservatively graded 1884 San Francisco Morgan. Surfaces are covered with light gray patina and are fully blemish free. GFRC images accurately illustrate the overall quality.
	1884-S	EF45	raw		Choice	$95	Cjhoice Original, Residual Luster, Accurately Graded. A scarce San Francisco date that becomes pricey in AU50 or better. This example offers crisp original appearance with residual luster.
	1884-S	EF45	raw		Original	$75	Better Date, Original Gray Patina, Verdigris on Upper Reverse.
	1885	MS65	PCGS 30985211		Original	$185	Aquamarine, Rose and Blue Colors, Accurately Graded. A lovely toner Morgan priced as a reasonable value for the pretty toning. Obverse is mostly aquamarine while the reverse is covered with rose and blue patina. Housed in 2013 generation PCGS holder.
	1885	MS65	PCGS 3746922		Gem	$285	Gem Original, Dual Sided Multi Color Pastel Patina, Accurately Graded. Light copper gold patina dominates the eyes when viewing this lovely dual sided toner Morgan. Cartwheel luster simply radiates through the patina when viewing under bright light. Housed in early blue label PCGS holder with standard ring insert. CAC approval is definitely warranted.
	1885-O	MS66	NGC 3540740028		Gem	$535	Incredible Dual Sided Rainbow Toning, Accurately Graded. Radiant luster energies the multicolor patina on this attractive specimen. Coloring is dominated by aquamarine, teal, and rose with some gold intermixed on the reverse. Housed in new NGC holder. CAC approval is definitely warranted due to combination of eye appeal and originality. Overall a very attractive double sided toner for the advanced collector. Price reduction on May 1.
	1885-O	MS64	NGC 3776246027		Choice	$125	Choice Original, Golden Rose Obverse Toning, Frosty Cartwheel Luster, Alexandria Collection. The GFRC images well illustrate this example. The obvious highlight is the obverse with rich rose gold toning while the reverse is essentially untoned with a touch on gold on the right wing. Blemishes are consistent with the assigned grade. Luster is bold with typical cartwheel appearance. Housed in NGC holder with edge view insert.
	1885-O	MS64	PCGS 82429979		Choice	$125	Choice Original, Dual Sided Rainbow Toning, Accurately Graded. Housed in 2015 style PCGS holder. Full description once images are available.
	1885-S	MS63	PCGS 83932665		Choice	$360	Better San Francisco Date, Choice Original, Frosty Cartwheel Luster, Conservative Grading, . An attractive 1885 San Francisco struck Morgan dollar with copper gold patina at the obverse rims and throughout the reverse. Frosty cartwheel luster is immediately evident. Liberty's cheek is surprisingly blemish free at the assigned MS63 grade. PCGS grading appears to be conservative. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 holder with no CAC attempt. A pleasing Morgan dollar for the selective collector that makes its second GFRC appearance after a recent buy back.
	1886	MS64	PCGS 34018287		Choice	$110	Dual Sided Morgan Toner, Brilliant Cartwheel Luster, Multi Color Toning, Eye Appeal, Accurately Graded. A lovely dual sided toner 1886 Morgan dollar with brilliant cartwheel luster and multi-color toning. Liberty's cheek is essentially blemish free while strike is crisply executed. In hand viewing is recommended to capture the interactions between bold luster and toning. Freshly graded and housed in 2015 style PCGS holder.
	1886	MS63	NGC 3261021008		Choice	$195	Richly Toned, Bold Bright Light Eye Appeal. This 1886 Morgan must be placed under bright light to be fully appreciated. Obverse turns to uniform rose with sky blues surrounding the stars, date and legend while the reverse is covered with rose/gold patina. There are a few stray blemishes on the obverse that resulting in the assigned MS63 grade but disappear during bright light viewing. This piece has the eye appeal of a higher grade example. Housed in new NGC holder and a "Just Buy It Now" offering at GFRC.
	1887	MS65	PCGS 21623354		Choice	$275	Gem Eye Appeal, Doubled Side Rainbow Toning. A conservatively graded Morgan dollar with every color in the rainbow present on obverse and reverse. In hand and as shown in the images, the piece has nice original uniform toning with mostly greens and some gold at the rims. Placing under bright light brings about an explosion of rainbow colors laid over lustrous surfaces. The obverse rim exhibits a combination of gold, yellow, rose and blue colors while the reverse is similar but lacking the blue color component. An inspection with 10x loupe revealed one tiny field disturbance under S(TA)TES otherwise fully blemish free. This doubled sided toner is housed early generation PCGS holder with blue label and standard ring insert.
	1887 1887/1887	MS63	NGC 1535519018	VAM-5	Choice	$195	1887/1887 VAM-5, Gorgeous Toning, Frosty Cartwheel Luster, Conservative Grading, VAM Top 100 Set Entry. A gorgeous 1887 Morgan dollar with frosty luster and obverse rainbow toning plus being the popular VAM-5 double date listing in the Top 100 set. Surfaces are essentially blemish free with minimal abrasions on the cheek. Luster is brilliant and accentuates the rainbow colors. Housed in newer NGC holder with standard ring insert. The NGC label reads 1887/1887 Top 100 VAM-5. Hurry on this offering.
	1888	MS66+	PCGS 25673876		Gem	$1150	Exceptional Multi-Color Toning, Brilliant Frosty Luster, Swirling Cartwheels, Eye Candy, Osprey Collection. An 1888 Philadelphia struck Morgan dollar with exceptional multi-color toning that is 100% original. Brilliant frosty luster and swirling cartwheels explode off this gem Morgan during bright light inspection. The interaction between the brilliant luster and the rose, aquamarine, and yellow gold toning is spectacular. The assigned MS66+ grade insures that the surfaces are completely unabraded. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 holder with CAC approval. This is one of those eye candy offerings that belongs in collection that is focused not on date and mintmarks, but rather a PCGS box of 20 with outstanding silver coins with huge eye appeal. Another special offering from the Osprey Collection.
	1891	PR66	PCGS 34736031		Gem	$22500	New June 9! Near-Unique Original 1891 Proof Set, Sequential PCGS Serial Numbers, CAC Approval. Morgan PCGS $1 PR66. This piece is similarly toned to the half dollar, not surprising as the set has been stored together since the time of issue. A background of deep russet hosts blue and gold shades, with lighter areas where the coin was likely not in direct contact with the envelope. Proof coinage in this year was 650, the second lowest in the entire Morgan series. SOLD ONLY AS COMPLETE SET. All coins are currently housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 Gold Shield holders with sequential serial numbers and CAC approval. Original Philadelphia Mint packaging included.
	1896	MS64 Star	NGC 2656065005	VAM-20	Gem	$575	VAM-20, Gem Original Toning. An attractive piece of eye candy with vivid reverse rainbow toning. This piece provides bold cartwheel luster that allow the reverse colors to simply explode under bright light. The obverse also features a colorful rainbow arc that adds more character. This piece is also the VAM-20 variety with repunched or line in 6 digit in the date. Fresh to market as part of a four coin lot purchased at CSNS and just back from NGC. NGC liked the piece assigning it an MS64 Star grade for eye appeal. No attempt CAC attempt on this fresh piece.
	1896	MS63	PCGS 16083443		Choice	$125	New July 2! Attractive Rainbow Obverse Toning, Choice Original Surfaces, Brilliant Frosty Luster, Nevada Collection. A pretty 1896 Philadelphia with rainbow color gradient toning across the obverse. Coloring transitions from orange-gold to rose followed purples and blues. The reverse remains brilliant white on this naturally toned example. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder. From the Nevada Collection, a new GFRC client.
	1897-O	EF45	raw		Original	$65	Original, Olive Gray Patina, Scarce Date. A strictly original example with light olive gray patina throughout obverse and reverse. 1897 New Orleans date pricing ramps quickly in AU or better with problem free EF examples being scarce. Conservative grading as always on Morgan dollars.
	1897-O	EF45	raw		Original	$45	Scarce Grade For Date, Light Gray Toning, One Reverse Line, Accurately Graded.
	1903	MS64	PCGS 84164645		Choice	$210	GFRC Summer FUN Show Trip New Item - Santa Fe Collection. Freshly graded and housed in 2015 style PCGS holder. Full descriptions after returning Maine office. This piece will be in Summer FUN cases unless reserved.
	1904-O	MS64	PCGS 32425876		Choice	$235	Near Gem Original, Rose/Aquamarine Patina, Cartwheel Luster. A wonderful dual sided toned Morgan on a bit better date. Bold cartwheel luster coupled with bullseye toning produce spectacular eye appeal. Let's start with the obverse; light rose center that quickly transitions to aquamarine during in hand viewing. The reverse is similar but with more golden hues. Placing this dollar under bright light is a lot of fun. The aquamarine shifts to sky blue with a bold gold ring between legends at the rim. This piece offers MS65 eye appeal but is grade limited by a few tiny ticks that require a 10x loupe to locate. Housed in new 2015 style PCGS holder. The lighter reverse area between 9:00 and 12:00 is typical lighting reflections during photography. This Morgan offers consistent toning on obverse and reverse.
Peace Dollars
	1922	MS64	PCGS 19610397		Choice	$200	New July 2! Beautifully Toned Reverse, Choice Original Surfaces, Nevada Collection. One does not often see Peace dollars with beautiful one sided toning. The Nevada Collection is releasing a special example with orange-gold and aquamarine patina through the reverse. Obverse toning is faint aquamarine-gold. Brilliant frosty luster on both sides is consistent with the assigned grade. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder. Hurry on this offering as I suspect it will not last long on the price list.
	1922-D	MS65	PCGS 29271180		Gem	$650	Brilliant Frosty Luster, Shimmering Cartwheels, Fully Struck, CAC Approval, Osprey Collection. This is one awesome 1922-D Peace dollar with flashy cartwheels and brilliant luster. A no question gem that warrants a JUST BUY IT NOW recommendation. Along with the luster, strike is hammered with center hair curls being fully defined. Tons of eye appeal! Another super special offering from the Osprey Collection.
	1924	MS65	PCGS 26120748		Gem	HOLD $215	New July 2! Gem Original, Attractive Peripheral Gold Coloring, Nevada Collection. If in the market for a differentiated gem Peace dollar, this Nevada Collection divestment warrants attention. Brilliant frosty luster and swirling cartwheels highlight faint center aquamarine that is well framed by peripheral gold. Don't under estimated the challenge associated with locating nicely toned Peace dollars. Most have been dipped white to maximum luster for the highest possible TPG grade. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.5 (2011-2013) holder.
	1924-S	AU58	PCGS 20854384		Original	$120	Price Reduction October 12, 2019 - Original, Toned, Twin Lakes Collection.. A better-date Peace dollar, and prized at the uncirculated level. Bowers notes that these were represented in the Treasury hoard releases in smaller quantities than other issues. This example has light beige obverse "skin" and a silver-toned reverse. Occasional crust is seen in protected areas such as the eagle's primary feathers and the legend. A quality AU58 set offering from the Twin Lakes Collection.
	1926	MS63	PCGS 31874821		Choice	$95	Choice Original, Light Golden Patina, Accurately Graded. This slight better date Peace dollar is obvious original with a light coating of gold patina. Liberty's cheek and overall surfaces are blemish free for the assigned grade. For collectors who wish to take on a different numismatic challenge. Housed in 2014 generation PCGS holder.
	1926	MS63	raw		Choice	$95	Choice Original, Attractive Orange Gold Rim Toning. Lovely toning that is not often seen. Plenty of luster at the MS63 grade level.
	1926-D	MS66+	PCGS 37997103		Gem	$15500	Superb Gem, Frosty Luster, Satin Texture, Fully Struck, Osprey Collection. A superb gem 1926-D Peace dollar that is sharply struck along with exceptional eye appeal. Frosty luster boldly uniform with a pleasing satin texture. Light iridescent toning can be seen with a glass. Device details are bold and exact with their definition. Surfaces are amazingly well preserved. An offering for the sophisticated collector building a top set of Peace dollars. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 holder with CAC approval. The Osprey Collection locates yet another magnificent inventory offering for GFRC customers.
	1926-D	MS64	raw		Original	New Price $290	Beautiful Light Pastel Toning, Frosty Cartwheel Luster, Well Struck, Gansu Collection. 1926 Denver strikes are definitely a better date in mint state condition. This example is accurately graded at the MS64 level with attractive pastel rainbow toning. Nicely toned Peace dollars are difficult to locate let alone a better date strike. Bright light viewing exposes frosty cartwheel luster that accentuates the pastel colors. From the Gansu Collection assembled by Gerry Fortin during the 2011-2013 timeframe and now returning to United States.
	1928	AU58	PCGS 14834759		Choice	$360	Peace Dollar Key Date, Ideal AU58 Collector Grade, Brilliant Frosty Luster, Choice Surfaces, Twin Lakes Collection. The Twin Lakes Collection consignments span Indian cents to Peace dollars and some occasional U.S. gold. Eye appeal and brilliant frosty luster are substantial and quite pleasing for a key date. Surfaces are minimally abraded and frankly, qualify for a near-gem rating. The new owner will be pleased as I've seen many AU58s with marked up fields. The fields on this offering are exceptionally clean and lustrous; worthy of a small premium as compared to the guides. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder.
	1934	MS64	PCGS 4301110		Choice	$260	New May 31! Price Reduction, GFRC Consignor Buyout, Eye Appeal, Choice Original. The Peace dollar is a favorite within American coinage, which has sadly produced fewer and fewer artistic renderings of Miss Liberty. This brilliantly toned example exhibits swaths of light gold on both sides, with additional gray and russet on the obverse. The only mark of note lies beneath the portrait truncation to the right. The strike is typical, with PEACE on the reverse nearly effaced, while the remainder of the reverse lettering is lightly impressed, an effect commonly seen on Peace dollars. The 1934 issue is a better date in the series, with less than a million pieces struck, and this is an affordable example of the type with near-gem luster. Housed in a PCGS Gen 3.1 (1993-1998) old green holder.
	1934-S	AU58	PCGS 82465763		Choice	$1100	Key Date, Frosty Luster, Faint Rose-Gold Skin, Well Struck, Twin Lakes Collection. A pretty candidate for the key date spot in a Peace dollar set. The AU58 grade, while providing bold devices with a hint of rub, is an excellent value point. This choice Twin Lakes Collection example is offered at $1100. As a comparison, the PCGS price guide jumps to $3350 in MS 62 and $4500 at MS63. Frosty luster is approaching a satiny texture due to die wear. A faint rose-gold skin covers both sides. Fields are essentially unabraded with only one mark on the cheek requiring mention. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 holder.