1878-S Trade Dollar. JK-15. MS-61 (PCGS). CAC.

1878-S Trade Dollar. JK-15. MS-61 (PCGS). CAC. A real "gotcha coin," your cataloger's mind immediately went to MS-63 upon pulling this coin from the box to describe for this sale. After the surprise of seeing the MS-61 grade on the PCGS holder wore off, closer scrutiny revealed perhaps too much muting to the luster, a few too many tiny marks peppering the surfaces to support a higher Mint State assessment. In the end, however, the eyes of this numismatist returned to the richly original toning that adorns both sides, choosing to stay focused on the awesome visual appeal that it delivers. The colors are most vivid and varied when the surfaces are observed with the aid of direct lighting; the strike is universally sharp. There is a tremendous amount of "coin" here relative to the assigned grade, and your cataloger highly endorses this dazzling 1878-S trade dollar for Mint State type purposes. Provenance: From the Emerald Coast Collection. PCGS# 7048. NGC ID: 253G. Click here for certification details from PCGS.

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