*HIGHLIGHT OF THE AUCTION* 1890-o TOP POP Morgan Dollar $1 Graded ms66+ By SEGS.HIGHLIGHT OF THE AUCTION – Up for Auction is a TOP POP, Tied for Finest Known 1890-o Morgan. Also none of the other 2 graded as such have ever come to auction. This strike and condition rarity is a very appealing representative of this challenging New Orleans Mint Morgan dollar issue. Central high point detail ranges from bold (obverse) to sharp (reverse), and the coin is free of the extreme softness seen in these areas on most examples of the issue. The luster is full and frosty, and the surfaces are brilliant with an exceptionally smooth texture. The rarity of the 1890-O as a sharply struck Gem has long been recognized by numismatic writers. Wayne Miller (The Morgan & Peace Dollar Textbook) states, "As with all of the 'O' mint dollars from 1887-1897, most specimens [of the 1890-O] are poorly struck." Q. David Bowers (1993) writes: "Most Mint State coins are weakly struck..." Due to this feature, the typical Uncirculated example is confined to lower certified grades through MS-64+, even if the surfaces are lustrous and overall smooth. A noteworthy departure from the norm, this premium quality Gem would do justice to the finest Morgan dollar set. I have included an ms66 for your comparison as no ms66+ has ever come to auction. I think you will agree based on that coin, ours clearly deserves the plus. A Corey's Pick, Bid to Win, Don't let it get Away, you might not find its equal Coin. I give this coin my highest recommendation