Silver Dollar, 1882-O, O over S (Strong), NGC MS 65

A gently toned example, with a very pale golden hue at the center; both the obverse and reverse exhibit blue-green to russet peripheral toning. A generally well struck example with most of the hair visible over Liberty’s ear; with glossy lustre and some reflectivity in the fields. The curve of the S clearly visible and recessed in the hollow of the O. An extraordinarily fresh coin which is essentially free of bagmarks or other abrasions. As is normal for this variety, the reverse die is well-rusted, with the ‘pimpling’ most apparent in the wings of the eagle. Although seldom noted, the obverse die is also rusted, most clearly evident on the cheek and just under Liberty’s eye. An exceptionally fine example, one of the finest known.