***Auction Highlight*** 1894-p Morgan Dollar $1 Graded ms66 By SEGS. HIGHLIGHT OF THE NIGHT – Up for Auction is a Near TOP POP, 1894-p Key Date Morgan Dollar. The model for the Morgan dollar, Ms. Anna Williams, was apparently unaffected by the celebrity status bestowed upon her by the hundreds of millions of silver dollars that showed her profile. The following commentary was included in her obituary in The Numismatist in 1926: "The story of how Miss Williams came to be the model has not been told often. She was besieged for the story many times, but in later years she smilingly referred to it as 'an incident of my youth,' and preferred to talk of her work in the kindergarten schools of the city (Philadelphia) which she supervised." The portrait of Ms. Williams is the critical area for grading Mint State Morgan dollars. It is seldom found unblemished with a smooth, rounded cheek. This is especially true for the 1894, the second scarcest Philadelphia issue in the series. Several bags and numerous rolls were released in the 1950s and 1960s, but most of these coins were lower graded examples in the MS60-64 range. To date, the finest known is a single MS66+, a half point from our coin. As mentioned, the portrait of Liberty is remarkably smooth and free from the abrasions normally encountered. The surfaces are smooth, satiny, and mostly brilliant throughout with some attractive rim toning. Each side is fully struck with fine detailing over the ear of Liberty as well as the breast of the eagle. A rare opportunity for the Morgan specialist. A Corey's Pick, Bid to Win, Don't let it get Away, you might not find its equal Coin. I give this coin my highest recommendation