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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Morgandude11, post: 6948954, member: 37839&quot;]For all the previous talk about Chapman and Zerbe proofs, I thought it might be appropriate to post really fine examples of both, and provide a bit of information about two unique 1921 Morgan Dollar issues.&nbsp; Both are extremely rare, and at this moment, there are one of each for sale, by a very reliable source.&nbsp; These coins do not normally appear on the market often, and any Morgan collector should be familiar with them.</p><p><br /></p><p>The Chapman Proof was struck by the US Mint, as a special issue.&nbsp; It was not a regular issue of the mint, but intended for noted Philadelphia coin dealer,&nbsp; Henry Chapman.&nbsp; An invoice exists, showing a private sale to Chapman, for 10 proofs, although actual mintage is probably closer to 20 coins.&nbsp; It is a fully struck coin, with extremely bright proof surfaces, 16 berries on the wreath, and distinctive striations by the letters “UN AM” on the obverse. The obverse has die striations by the letters “RICA.”&nbsp; Here is the current example for sale:</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1273401[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1273402[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>The Zerbe proof is more of a misnomer.&nbsp; It appears to be a highly brilliant business strike, as opposed to a genuine proof.&nbsp; The appearance is that of a Prooflike coin, with brilliance, but not the true proof strike.&nbsp; They were struck as a private issue for numismatist Farrah Zerbe, who was allegedly disappointed that the coin was struck on a Morgan pattern, as opposed to the newer Peace Dollar pattern. </p><p><br /></p><p>Reportedly, 20 were struck, but apparently, there may be as many as 200 genuine issues.&nbsp; Breen’s description of the die markings are as follows: “Obv. Small die scratch up to r. from left tip of serif of left upright of second U in UNUM to border.&nbsp; Left base of first 1 above center of dentil, r. base of second 1 slightly r. of left edge.&nbsp; Central details far sharper than on regular uncirculated pieces.&nbsp; Rev. Very faint recutting visible on left upright of T in UNITED.&nbsp; Horizontal die file marks plainly within ribbon bows and at left and right of them; vertical die file marks at inner berries nearest to left base of N and T in UNITED.&nbsp; Eagle&#039;s breast feathers unusually sharp.&nbsp; Brilliant proofs as in 1904 and earlier years, carelessly made...&quot;</p><p><br /></p><p>Here is the currently marketed Zerbe specimen:</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1273413[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1273414[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>I hope this provides some information on 1921 Chapman and Zerbe special Mint issues.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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