2017-11-15 Wed

Scotsman Auction Co. sold different kinds of interesting coins on 3rd November, during its Collectors’ Auction at the Saint Charles Convention Centre in Missouri. A 1930-S Saint-Gaudens $20 double eagle, graded Mint State 63+ by PCGS, with a green CAC sticker, could not reach its estimated value of $85,000 to $100,000. A popular set of Morgan dollars fared well and was sold for a total of $1,374,140.

An 1882 Morgan silver dollar, graded Proof 68 Cameo was sold for $33,523. It is one of the finest Proof dollars of the date known. The coin featured a contrast between mirrors and textured devices. It also has a small lint mark on Liberty’s lips, making it a good pedigree marker. No other aberrations are found. The rims on both sides have an apricot-gold toning. The coin had an estimate of $32,000 to $36,000 and was sold for $33,523.