Q. David Bowers
In the March 1969 issue of The Numismatist, Silver Towne (Leon Hendrickson), Winchester, Indiana, offered three rare Morgan dollars for sale as listed below. During this era, Silver Towne was known primarily as a large-volume wholesaler of silver and gold coins. Years later, the firm would par-ticipate in the distribution of the Continental-Illinois Bank hoard of silver dollars.
1893-S Morgan dollar, Brilliant Unc, One of the finest coins wehave ever owned. Full wing feathers and nicely detailed breast feathers. A choice coin for the collector who wants a top quality set. A real buy at only $4,200.00.
1894 Morgan dollar, Brilliant Proof. Only 972 pieces minted. This choice Proof coin is flawless in every detail A beautiful deep purple toning accents the lovely Proof surface of this rare silver dollar. Only $625.00.
1895 Morgan dollar, Brilliant Proof. This coin is the most beautiful specimen we have ever had the pleasure of owning. It is flawless in very detail with absolutely no hairline scratches which often accompany this great rarity. A beautiful light purple toning, only 880 pieces minted. The rarest silver dollar of the Morgan series. Yours for only $4,750.00.
The February 1970 issue of The Numismatist carried an advertisement from Bebee's, Inc. offering Carson City dollars. Dollars from this western mint were and continue to be collectors' favorites. In keeping with listings of most other silver dollar spe-cialists of the time, this listing does not include an 1889-CC.
1878-CC Unc. $14.85.
1879-CC Unc, $189.75.
1880-CC Unc. $56.75.
1881-CC Unc, $69.75.
1882-CC Unc. $28.75.
1883-CC Unc. $28.75.
1884-CC Unc. $32.75.
1885-CC Unc. $56.75.
1890-CC Unc. $25.75.
1891-CC Unc. $25.75.
1892-CC Unc. $56.75.
1893-CC Unc. $179.75.
The August 1971 issue of The Numismatist included an advertisement from the Cheyenne Coin Shop (Thomas F. Mason) offering these Morgan dollars.
1878 Unc. $4.95.
1878 8 TF. Unc. $13.50.
1878 7/8 TF. Unc. $17.50.
1878-CC Unc, $14.75.
1878-S Unc. $3.50.
1879 Unc. $3.50.
1879-CC Unc. $200.00.
1879-O Unc. $6.75.
1879-S Unc. $4.00.
1880 Unc, $3.50.
1880-CC Unc. $60.00.
1880-O Unc. $5.00.
1880-S Unc. $3.50.
1881 Unc. $4.50.
1881-CC Unc. $75.00.
1881-O Unc. $3.50.
188l-S Unc. $3.50.
1882 Unc. $3.50.
1882-CC Unc. $35.00.
1882-O Unc. $3.50.
1882-S Unc. $3.50.
1883 Unc. $3.50.
1883-CC Unc. $27.50.
1883-O Unc. $3.50.
1884 Unc. $3.50.
1884-CC Unc. $39.50.
1884-O Unc. $3.50.
1884-S Unc. $45.00.
1885 Unc. $3.50.
1885-CC Unc. $62.00.
1885-O Unc. $3.50.
1885-S Unc. $14.50.
1886 Unc. $3.50.
1886-O Unc, $16.50.
1886-S Unc, $32.00.
1887 Unc. $3.50.
1887-O Unc, $5.50.
1887-S Unc. $15.95.
1888 Unc. $3.50.
1888-O Unc. $3.75.
1888-S Unc, $34.00.
1889 Unc. $3.50.
1889-O Unc. $14.50.
1889-S Unc. $34.50.
1890 Unc. $4.50.
1890-CC Unc. $28.00.
1890-O Unc. $11.00.
1890-S Unc. $7.00.
1891 Unc. $9.95.
1891-CC Unc. $27.50.
1891-O Unc, $14.95.
1891-S Unc. $12.50.
1892 Unc. $29.00.
1892-CC Unc. $60.00.
1892-O Unc. $22.50.
1893 Unc. $53.50.
1893-CC Unc, $215.00.
1893-O Unc, $210.00.
1894 Unc. $185.00.
1894-O Unc. $75.00.
1894-S Unc, $50.00.
1896 Unc. $3.50.
1896-O Unc, $75.00.
1897-P Unc, $5.50.
1897-O Unc. $45.00.
1897-S Unc. $12.50.
1898 Unc. $3.50.
1898-O Unc. $3.50.
1898-S Unc. $33.00.
1899 Unc. $23.50.
1899-O Unc. $3.50.
1899-S Unc. $37.50.
1900 Unc. $3.50.
1900-O Unc. $3.50.
1900-S Unc. $34.50.
1901 Unc. $75.00.
1901-O Unc. $3.50.
1901-S Unc. $46.50.
1902 Unc. $9.00.
1902-O Unc. $3.50.
1902-S Unc. $87.50.
1903 Unc. $6.50.
1903-O Unc. $39.50.
1904 Unc. $18.50.
1904-O Unc. $3.50.
1904-S Unc. $195.00.
1921 Unc. $3.50.