1901 $1 VAM 3, Shifted Eagle DDR TOP 100 MS(PCGS#133965)

The Regency Auction 41

Auctioneer

Legend Rare Coin Auctions

Lot Number

367

Grade

AU58

Price

8,225

Lot Description

Significant as the STRONGEST DOUBLED DIE REVERSE date in the entire Morgan dollar series, according to the authoritative reference on the subject by Van Allen and Mallis. The doubling is most pronounced beneath the eagle’s lower wing and tail feathers and on the motto, IN GOD WE TRUST. Generally encountered with weaker design elements, this coin is a welcome exception with crisp devices. Rare as a date, but even more so with this strike doubling. Often encountered with a lackluster appearance, which many believe is due to a change from wood to gas annealing furnaces for the planchets in 1901. Happily, this coin is a welcome exception. Toned in soft silver gray and golden orange hues, the coin has a ton of frosty luster spilling through the color. Just a hint of light circulation rub is noted on the high points. PCGS 25, NGC 15, CAC 7. It is very significant to note that the mint state population for this highly sought after variety is negligible with just 2 MS-61; 3 MS-62 and 1 MS-62+ graded at PCGS and NGC combined. So if you want a high end example, we suggest you pounce on this one! Expect spirited bidding when this great piece crosses the block! In our Regency Sale #36 in January 2020, we sold an example for $10,869. Cert. Number 39328436 PCGS # 7302.00