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1879-S Morgan: Thoughts?
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I find myself becoming more and more interested in Morgans - in part because there have been a number of nice coins at nice prices available locally in recent months. Around here (NZ), common date, unslabbed Morgans tend to sell for far more than they’re worth, while better date/grade coins are often undervalued.
This coin - which I have no chance to see in hand - is up for auction. I expect it could be had for well under the equivalent of US$200. Thoughts on the coin? Thoughts on the seller’s glamour pics? Thanks.
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Would be a great deal at 200 IMHO
While I am not a fan of tarnish, it is a very nice Morgan....Let us know what you do....Cheers, RickO
I would rather have a blast white dripping and oozing with luster. Especially with a grade of 66
$200 would be a steal IMO. The toning isn't super to me but it is nice.
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Around $200 seems to be going rate
this one went for $190
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1879-S-MORGAN-PCGS-MS66-FLAWLESS-AS-IT-GETS-LOOKS-67-SUPER-RARE-DATE-NR-SH0209/254295852595?hash=item3b3536c633:g:tqYAAOSwiN1dKi3P
This one went for $225
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1879-S-1-MORGAN-SILVER-DOLLAR-OLD-RATTLER-HOLDER-PCGS-MS66-LOT-N966/202751942877?hash=item2f34f520dd:g:nlEAAOSwXWZdSyXC
If it helps, the images were taken by Todd Pollock (BlueCC) for those that are familiar with his work. When the market was stronger for medium quality color toners, I arranged to purchase this coin three years ago on another coin forum. The gentleman I purchased it from was in New Zealand. It was right around the time of the Christchurch earthquake so the item was unable to be delivered and the sale was unfortunately cancelled. $200 would be a bargain IMHO for it, and I had offered significantly more for it back when the market was stronger.
Needless to say, that's some pretty good insight! Thanks.
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A very attractive Morgan👌🏻
Edited to say to pics look natural and well done. I also think that for 200 bucks it would be a great purchase. I must also say I’m not a Morgan dollar specialist.
A very nice looking piece in my opinion.
i like the coin. the first two photos are virtually unusable in my view. but the other two look nice. I got a 66+ in 1879 S that does not look that nice
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Nice clean cheek
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/quarters/washington-quarters-major-sets/washington-quarters-date-set-circulation-strikes-1932-present/publishedset/209923
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/quarters/washington-quarters-major-sets/washington-quarters-date-set-circulation-strikes-1932-present/album/209923
Done for $185.
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Did you win it?
The toning on this one does not do much for me but it looks nice for the assigned grade. Congrats on the acquisition, if I am reading your post right. I would think with better pics this would sell for a good amount more than that.
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Congrats on the newp great pickup!!!
Love the toning
Score!
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