1898-S $1 MS64 NGC. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. Swaths of medium-intensity electric-blue, olive-green, and lavender reside on the lustrous surfaces of this near-Gem. The design elements are well-impressed. Ex: "Colonel" E.H.R. Green; Green Estate; Partnership of Eric P. Newman / B.G. Johnson d.b.a. St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co.; Eric P. Newman @ $5.00; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $558.13 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.
1897-S $1 MS64 NGC. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. Faintly shimmering luster is most visible at a "wedge" of apricot patina on the lower-left and center reverse. Elsewhere, deep toning is in mostly blue and violet hues. Ex: "Colonel" E.H.R. Green; Green Estate; Partnership of Eric P. Newman / B.G. Johnson d.b.a. St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co.; Eric P. Newman @ $6.00; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $381.88 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.
1897-S $1 MS64 NGC. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. Faintly shimmering luster is most visible at a "wedge" of apricot patina on the lower-left and center reverse. Elsewhere, deep toning is in mostly blue and violet hues. Ex: "Colonel" E.H.R. Green; Green Estate; Partnership of Eric P. Newman / B.G. Johnson d.b.a. St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co.; Eric P. Newman @ $6.00; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $381.88 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.
1897-S $1 MS62 NGC. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. Faint glimmers of luster pierce the heavy veil of patina across both sides of this S-mint Morgan dollar. Among many colors, orange, blue, and purple are most prominent. Ex: "Colonel" E.H.R. Green; Green Estate; Partnership of Eric P. Newman / B.G. Johnson d.b.a. St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co.; Eric P. Newman @ $5.00; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $188.00 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.
1897-S $1 MS62 NGC. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. Faint glimmers of luster pierce the heavy veil of patina across both sides of this S-mint Morgan dollar. Among many colors, orange, blue, and purple are most prominent. Ex: "Colonel" E.H.R. Green; Green Estate; Partnership of Eric P. Newman / B.G. Johnson d.b.a. St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co.; Eric P. Newman @ $5.00; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $188.00 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.
1896-S $1 VF25 NGC. CAC. Despite a mintage of 5 million pieces, survivors from the 1896-S series are less common than would be expected. This circulated example exhibits a light gray patina, with areas of toning at the outer edges, including shades of gold, teal, and plum. There are no marks worthy of mention. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $105.75 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.
1896-S $1 VF25 NGC. CAC. Despite a mintage of 5 million pieces, survivors from the 1896-S series are less common than would be expected. This circulated example exhibits a light gray patina, with areas of toning at the outer edges, including shades of gold, teal, and plum. There are no marks worthy of mention. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $105.75 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.
1896-O $1 AU55 NGC. CAC. When viewed from a distance, this Choice AU example displays a frosty gray patina. Closer examination under a light source reveals large areas of deep gold and golden-brown toning, with pleasing luster remaining. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $243.23 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.
1896-O $1 AU55 NGC. CAC. When viewed from a distance, this Choice AU example displays a frosty gray patina. Closer examination under a light source reveals large areas of deep gold and golden-brown toning, with pleasing luster remaining. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $243.23 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.
1896 $1 MS66 NGC. A gorgeous Premium Gem, this coin has strong visual appeal due to frosty satin luster, attractive peripheral toning, and a bold strike. Areas of golden-orange toning are present on the obverse, while the reverse reveals shades of turquoise, denim-blue, plum, and russet. NGC has awarded higher numeric grades to only 61 examples (9/13). Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $1,057.50 . Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.
