1888-O Morgan Dollar Rainbow Toned PCGS MS-66+ Sunnywood / Simpson Collection

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CCFPress Press Manager United States 1420 Posts	Posted 02/24/2026 12:05 pm PCGS - Despite its robust mintage of 12,150,000, the 1888-O Morgan dollar can still captivate. After years of storage against sulfur-rich paper roll ends, this example achieved a geometric toning pattern with just the right amount of thin-film thickness. Few ever strike the balance of bold color and intact luster, but this one did — just in time for Toner Tuesday. In PCGS MS66+, this example sold for $20,562. Check out Rainbow Morgans on ebay Check out Rainbow Morgans on ebay Report this Post to the Staff

bobby131313 Forum Dad United States 24147 Posts	Posted 02/25/2026 12:06 pm Gorgeous! Shop CCF Members on eBay. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187496 Posts	Posted 02/25/2026 12:32 pm Amazing! Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15384 Posts	Posted 02/25/2026 1:53 pm That is indeed a beautiful coin. I prefer my silver blast white - but would easily make an exception for this stunner. Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Report this Post to the Staff
coin rejector Pillar of the Community United States 2829 Posts	Posted 02/25/2026 3:09 pm Love toned Morgans, this one looks like a work of art. Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 73579 Posts	Posted 02/25/2026 3:28 pm Nice toning on that Morgan! Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
Silverskunk Pillar of the Community United States 745 Posts	Posted 02/26/2026 4:35 pm Very, very handsome coin. A gorgeous obverse strike. That may very well be the nicest hair Ive seen on a 1888 MSD. The hair around the ears is so very impressive as is the ear itself. This is one of those unusual '88s where the obverse strike is even cleaner then the reverse. A terrific coin and I havn't even mentioned the toning yet, which is a work of art. One of the most impressive MSD's Ive seen and maybe under-graded. Edited by Silverskunk 02/26/2026 4:41 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 94636 Posts	Posted 02/26/2026 5:53 pm single sided toning? interesting. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
hokiefan_82 Pillar of the Community United States 3634 Posts	Posted 02/26/2026 9:42 pm If indeed it was the end coin in an old paper roll, as mentioned, I could see it developing one-sided toning like this from contact with the paper. Sort of like Morgan dollars stored long-term in original bags; the portion of the coin against the canvas material can be spectacularly toned, sometimes only in a crescent, but the rest of the coin can be untoned. Member of SPMC, FCCB, ANA and ANS. My U.S. Classic Commemorative Complete Set: https://www.NGCcoin.com/registry/co...sets/278741/ My U.S. Fractional Note Set: https://notes.www.collectors-societ...eSetID=34188 Report this Post to the Staff
sel_69l Bedrock of the Community Australia 21786 Posts	Posted 02/26/2026 10:40 pm Rainbow toning Pity it is a bit irregular. I reason that it would be stupid (due to the value), to rainbow tone it on one side only, using a carefully temperature controlled hot plate, and carefully timed exposure, but it could be possible. Whatever the case, be it temperature of chemistry, it has obviously been exposed on one side only, perhaps in a drawer made of wood, that has an active natural resin in the wood. For me, the toning adds to eye appeal but not extra value, because delicate rainbow toning is unstable, and an item such as this needs to be in an air tight enclosure to keep the toning as you see it now. Question: Would the slab be sufficiently air tight in the long term ? Edited by sel_69l 02/26/2026 10:42 pm Report this Post to the Staff
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