Winning Set Details

2006 Best Classic Set

217204 Points

Everest Collection of Proof Morgan Dollars

By First Strike Society

As the name on the set suggests, the collector assembling this set was not only interested in getting Morgan proofs of very high grade, but as importantly finding those high grade proofs that ranked among the earliest strikes off new proof dies, with the heaviest possible cameo contrast, and preserved as closely as possible to their original "as struck" look. The owner succeeded for the most part beyond their fondest expectations Good timing played a major role in assembling this set, as most of the proof Morgans in the set have to be regarded as irreplaceable at this point in time. The majority of the coins in the set are either the finest known in their respective cameo condition, or tied for the finest known - a remarkable achievement, considering the difficulty factor. While every coin in the set is appreciated by the owner, the favorites, based on the rarity and eye-appeal for their respective issues, would have to be, in chronological order: 1878-7TF, 1879, 1882, 1883, 1884, 1885, 1886, 1888, 1891, 1892, 1893, 1894, 1897, 1898, 1899, 1900, 1901, 1902, 1903, 1904, 1921 Chapman, and 1921 Zerbe. The owner is ALWAYS interested in upgrading the set, but the stipulation must be the coin must not only be an upgrade on the holder, but also be an upgrade in eye-appeal. Contact can be made through Rick Tomaska of R & I Coins: rt@ricoins.com Read more...

Everest Collection of Proof Morgan Dollars

By First Strike Society

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Now a three-time winner, this collection of proofs never fails to amaze. Lacking just the 1881 issue for now, it is otherwise complete and features all three varieties of 1878, as well as the two finishes of 1921 proofs. Some of the finest coins in this wonderful set are PF-68 Ultra Cameo examples of 1896, 1898 and 1900. Other important condition rarities include 1878 8TF (PF-67 Cameo), 1894 (PF-67 Ultra Cameo) and 1901 (PF-68 Cameo). The key date 1895 is an extremely desirable PF-67 Ultra Cameo! The rare Zerbe and Chapman proofs of 1921 grade PF-66 and PF-67, respectively, the latter being one of the great rarities of American numismatics.

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