Heritage's April Dallas Signature Auction Highlights Jackson Hole Collection: Former #1 Morgan Dollar Registry Set

Dallas, TX: Heritage's April 9-10 Dallas Signature Auction will feature the Jackson Hole Collection of Morgan Dollars, plus a magnificent selection of gold rarities. The auction will be held at Heritage's world headquarters in Dallas, Texas.

The magnificent Jackson Hole set was previously listed as the #1 PCGS Registry set in several categories, and is now the #2 Current and #2 All-Time Finest set on the Registry (Morgan Dollars with Varieties, Circulation Strikes, 1878-1921; Morgan Dollars Date Set, Circulation Strikes 1878-1921). The lots will also be available for viewing in Baltimore, March 22-25. "The numismatist who assembled The Jackson Hole Collection" noted Heritage President Greg Rohan, "started collecting coins at the age of ten. As his medical practice became well-established, he was able to devote more time and financial resources to numismatics, and he chose the Morgan dollars for their fascinating history and aesthetic appeal."

"The gold highlights," concluded Rohan, "include many desirable types and better-dates, from the eighteenth to the twentieth centuries. We expect both date and type collectors to focus on these extraordinary rarities."

April Dallas Signature Auction highlights:

Lot 1: 1878 8TF MS67 PCGS, VAM-14.3.
The 8TF, 7TF, and 7/8TF Morgans are often the first varieties encountered by numismatists. The certified Population is 2 in 67, with none finer (2/07). From The Jackson Hole Collection.

Lot 10: 1879-CC Capped Die MS65 PCGS, VAM-3. A Top 100 Variety.
A prized rarity in Mint State among Morgan dollar specialists. From The Jackson Hole Collection.

Lot 13: 1879-S Reverse of 1878 MS66 PCGS, A Top 100 Variety.
Pressure to meet the demand placed on the various mints by the Bland-Allison Act to crank out millions of silver dollars perhaps resulted in the San Francisco Mint using a few leftover dies from the previous year. Population: 2 in 66, 0 finer (2/07). From The Jackson Hole Collection.

Lot 20: 1880-CC 8/7 Reverse of 1878 MS67 PCGS, VAM-7, R.4.
For the Morgan dollar connoisseur seeking the finest available quality, this is a remarkable opportunity, with a population of only 2 in 67, and none finer (2/07). From The Jackson Hole Collection.

Lot 42: 1884-S MS63 PCGS.
The '84-S is a rarity in Mint State grades, a fact not widely recognized until the 1930s; only 16 have been certified finer. From The Jackson Hole Collection.

Lot 57: 1888-O Scarface MS63 PCGS, VAM 1B, A Top 100 Variety.
This is the largest and one of the most spectacular die cracks on any Morgan silver dollar; only one certified finer. From The Jackson Hole Collection.

Lot 61: 1889-CC MS64 Prooflike PCGS.
The '89-CC is easily the rarest Carson City Mint Morgan dollar, and none have been certified finer in prooflike. From The Jackson Hole Collection.

Lot 76: 1892-S MS66 PCGS.
This is a sensational example, and among the finer pieces we have handled; one of only 3 certified 66, with 6 finer (2/07). From The Jackson Hole Collection.

Lot 77: 1893 MS66 PCGS.
The strike on this example is above average, and the eye appeal is exceptional; 378,000 examples were coined in Philadelphia during the year, and only 3 certified in 66 with 1 finer (2/07). From The Jackson Hole Collection.

Lot 80: 1893-S MS63 PCGS.
In all grades, this date is the rarest of all Morgan dollars; only 9 certified in 63, with 11 finer (2/07). From The Jackson Hole Collection.

Lot 81: 1894 MS65 PCGS.
The design elements are boldly detailed, but the incredible luster and mint frost of this example are seldom encountered on any example of this date; only 3 have been certified finer. From The Jackson Hole Collection.

Lot 82: 1894-O MS65 PCGS.
This is a gorgeous Gem with brilliant surfaces accented by light peripheral gold color on one of the most important condition rarities in the series; none have been certified finer. From The Jackson Hole Collection.

Lot 84: 1895-O MS64 PCGS.
This date is one of the rarest Morgan dollars in Mint State grades, and it is extremely rare in Choice and Gem grades. From The Jackson Hole Collection.

Lot 90: 1897-O MS66 PCGS.
The '97-O is another date that is conditionally rare, being rare in Mint State, and extremely rare in Gem. Population is only 5 in 66, with 2 finer (2/07). From The Jackson Hole Collection.

Lot 103: 1901 MS64 PCGS.
For the serious collector, this date is one of the biggest challenges in the series; only 3 have been certified finer (2/07). From The Jackson Hole Collection.

Lot 116: 1904-S MS67 PCGS.
A key date, and Gem or finer pieces are truly elusive; the certified population is 2 in 67, with none finer (2/07). From The Jackson Hole Collection.

Lot 120: 1895 $1 PR66 Deep Cameo PCGS.
Simply, 1895 is the date with the most cachet in the Morgan series, and in this illustrious grade has few equals; only 4 finer (3/07). From The Jackson Hole Collection.

Lot 122: 1879 Morgan Half Dollar, Judd-1601, Pollock-1796, High R.6, PR66 PCGS.
The obverse is essentially identical to the issued Morgan dollar, although reduced in scale for the half dollar denomination pattern. From The Jackson Hole Collection.

Lot 481: 1792 Half Disme, Judd-7, Pollock-7, R.4, XF Details.
As America's first silver coin, and with its strong associations with George Washington, one of the greatest classic rarities in American numismatics.

Lot 642: 1877-S 25C Over Horizontal S MS65 NGC. FS-501, Briggs 4-D.
The initial S mintmark was punched into the die horizontally, then corrected with an upright S mintmark. None certified finer (2/07).

Lot 942: 1852 $1 MS62 PCGS
In 1852, the Philadelphia Mint coined just 1,100 circulation strike dollars; only six certified finer (2/07).

Lot 947: 1851 $1, Restrike PR64 Cameo PCGS
The proof restrikes of the 1851 dollar are especially interesting and confusing; the finest of just three Cameo examples certified by PCGS (2/07).

Lot 1694: 1880 $4 Flowing Hair, Judd-1657, Pollock-1857, R.6, PR65 NGC
The "Stella" is exceedingly popular among numismatists, especially in Gem.

Lot 1696: 1805 $5 MS64 PCGS, Close Date, Breen-6445, BD-2, R.4
This is the variety with Star 13 firmly embedded in the bust of Liberty; only two certified finer (2/07).

Lot 1699: 1834 $5 Capped Head, Crosslet 4 MS64 NGC. Ex: Freedom Collection. B. I-3, Breen-6500, Bass-3166, BD-2, R.5
The final "old tenor" design type was coined from 1829 through early 1834, with less than 400 coins surviving. Apparently Ex: John W. Haseltine (69th Sale, 6/1883); Garrett Collection; Johns Hopkins University (Bowers and Ruddy, 11/1979), lot 477.

Lot 1779: 1891 $5 PR66 Ultra Cameo NGC
The Philadelphia Mint produced just 53 proofs in 1891; this is among the finest survivors. Ex: Dr. Charles Green Collection sale (B. Max Mehl, 4/1949), lot 319; John Jay Pittman Collection (David Akers, 10/1997), lot 105.

Lot 1811: 1916-S $5 MS66 PCGS
A coin with startlingly well detailed sharpness; none certified finer at either service (2/07).

Lot 1814: 1799 $10 Small Stars Obverse MS63 NGC, Breen-6839, Taraszka-14, BD-2, High R.5
Researchers believe that the 1799 Large Stars varieties were created after the Small Stars punch broke during the creation of a die.

Lot 1817: 1801 $10 MS62 NGC. Breen-6843, Taraszka-25, BD-2, R.2
This issue is part of the Capped Bust to Right, Heraldic Eagle design type (1797-1804).

Lot 1883: 1907 $10 Wire Rim MS64 NGC
Many numismatists feel that the 1907 Periods, Wire Rim eagles most perfectly represent Augustus Saint-Gaudens' concept for this coin.

Lot 1976: 1877-CC $20 MS62 PCGS
This date remains rare in Mint State; none have been certified finer.

Lot 2064: 1907 $20 Liberty PR65 Cameo NGC
This was a transitional year for the double eagle, with the Liberty design used for most of the year at all three operating mints; the Philadelphia Mint produced only 78 proofs.

Lot 2068: 1907 $20 High Relief PR66 NGC
One of Saint-Gaudens' great gifts was to sculpt figures on a heroic scale, and yet imbue them with personality in the most human dimensions.

Lot 2087: 1909/8 $20 MS66 NGC
The 1909/8 was the only overdate produced in the Saint-Gaudens double eagle series; none certified finer.

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