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1925-S Peace Silver Dollar. MS-64 (PCGS). CAC. Secure Holder. A coin that really needs to be seen to be fully appreciated, both the technical quality and eye appeal of this 1925-S are far superior to those seen in the typical Mint State survivor of this semi-key date issue. The strike is as full as one could realistically hope to obtain for the issue, being sharp even in the centers (!) on both the obverse and the reverse. Even many 1925-S Peace dollars in MS-65 holders that this cataloger (JLA) has seen are bluntly struck and nowhere near as sharp as the present near-Gem. The eye appeal is also superior for the issue, even that seen in some MS-65s, with bright satin white luster that is free of both granularity to the texture and dark and/or splotchy toning. Brilliant and beautiful, with only small, singularly inconspicuous abrasions to define the MS-64 grade.
In our opinion the 1925-S is not only one of the scarcer Peace dollars in Mint State, but it is the most challenging issue in this series to locate with strong eye appeal. The typical Mint State example is very poorly struck with soft, if not flat centers. Many examples also possess inferior granular luster, heavily abraded surfaces and/or dark, unsightly toning. The end result is that most coins that have been certified MS-64, MS-64+ and even MS-65 by the leading third party grading services are aesthetically unappealing, if not also technically inferior for the grade. A diamond in the rough among near-Gem 1925-S dollars in today's market, the present example is sure to be recognized as something special by the knowledgeable Peace dollar buyer. Worthy of a premium bid. PCGS# 7366. NGC ID: 257M.
Pedigree: From the Narva River & Lake Balaton Collection.