1921 Morgan

skippy315

Hello all,

How can I tell if the coin below is a Zerbe Special Strike, or a regular Morgan?

Thanks,

Kevin

Wolf359

I see some die cracks on the reverse....around STATES....not just Zerbes but all Morgan Proof coins are virtually unknown with die cracks.

So, no just a regular business strike.

DUIGUY

Two types of proof 21s exist. A regular proof issue of 12 pieces was produced, known as Chapman proofs, because Henry chapman of Phila. persuaded the Phila mint to strike them. They have very deep mirrors and light contrast similar to the 02 & 04 proofs. They are the rarest of the Morgan proofs. A second 1921 proof is the so-called zerbe proof. These lack the depth and mirror contrast of the Chapman proofs and are more correctly termed presentation pieces. It is estimated that 20- 200 pieces were produced to appease zerbe because of the delay in the production of the new Peace dollars. zerbe proofs can be identified by a small die scratch from the second "U" in Unum to the denticles. (van Allen/Mallis 4th edition Pp 388).


zerbe had alot to do with the Peace dollar's passing congress for mintage.


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