1921 Sandblast Proof Morgan

dollardude

I just noticed this for sale by my friend Mike Casper, and I thought I would share it. This is the only 1921 sandblast proof Morgan in existence. This is a piece of history that you just don't see very often. Check her out at 1921 $1 Morgan Dollar SandBlast Proof.

trozau

Here ya go

callawayc7

Dollardude, why doesn't Mike get it authenticated/slab by PCGS, NGC, or ANACS?

Darkhorse

Too bad it's kind of fugly.

Wolf359

It cannot be authenticated by PCGS, etc. because no "sand-blasted" 1921 proofs were made. The mint letter does not call it a proof either.

I think Casper's up a tree on this one....

eagle7

Funny thing, that unsubstantiated mint letter never says that this coin is a proof. It only says it has been sandblasted. Anyone can do that to a 1921 Morgan Dollar. It looks as if that is the case, that is has been sandblasted down at the local auto shop. I took a look at Mr Casper's web site. I saw some fantastic pictures of some of his remarkable Morgan Dollars for sale. Too bad he didnt take the time to show us a close up photo of this particular coin. It would be helpful to someone wanting to part with 10,500 dollars. Maybe I am from Missouri, show me a better photo for my money!

dollardude

<<Dollardude, why doesn't Mike get it authenticated/slab by PCGS, NGC, or ANACS?>>

I think that if you check out the documentation that he has collected, you will find it to be genuine.

Mike Casper likes to carry rare and unusual items. It doesn't surprise me that he has this for sale! He also has some very rare NYC firefigher quarters slabbed by PCGS. He used to be the largest meteorite dealer in the world! He also had his own skiing business once. A very unique but successful man!

trozau

<< <i>I think that if you check out the documentation that he has collected, you will find it to be genuine. >>


You should bid on it. You'd get it at the low, low opening bid price.

dollardude

<<You should bid on it. You'd get it at the low, low opening bid price.>>

You were right, trozau! I should have bought it for only $10K. NOW IT IS $100K!!!!! Check it out at 1921 $1 Morgan Dollar SandBlast Proof. There was obviously a mistake made on the price. Check out the pictures of all of the supporting documentation!

Could this be a third type of 1921 proof, along with the Zerbe and Chapman?

Okay, so there is no conclusive proof, according to what I can see from the letters. However, if it IS from the U.S. Mint, it would be the only one in existence!

dollardude

Sorry everyone, I didn't realize that there was already a thread on this (Matte Proof Morgans?), and that Mike Casper explained the situation. If anyone has additional comments, please post to the other thread.

pmh1nic

Interesting piece of numismatic history.

ElectricEye

1. There is no way to know if the letter refers to the coin to the right of it in the photo.

2. The letter describes it as "a sandblasted Dollar of the old style". It didn't say matte proof. It didn't even say proof. It didn't state if it was made on a sandblasted planchet or hosed after the strike was done.

3. The auction states "These facts, as well as the official letter accompanying the piece should dispel any possible doubts concerning the fact that it was made at the Mint." I doubt anyone really questions that the mint made it. They just doubt was it actually is and what it is worth.

4. You're going to auction a one of a kind, 100k coin. Hmm...how many photos of the obverse and reverse would you use? How high of a resolution? Would you include close ups of the mint mark and details that prove it is a proof strike? Which esteemed auction house would you select? How about on EBay using a single scan that reads as 1 1/2 times actual size on a 14" monitor?

SDCollector

Maybe I'm over reacting , but I think this is the most troubling topic I have ever read on this forum. (I just posted a reply on the other thread.) A dealer is listing a $100k coin on eBay without making the effort to have it autheticated. For goodness sake, at least take it to ANACS and see what they have to say about it. No wonder I don't spend more than $100 for a coin.

291fifth

I wouldn't touch it with a ten foot pole.

MrEureka

For goodness sake, at least take it to ANACS and see what they have to say about it.

Not necessary. Mike Casper is a PNG member.