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@Maywood said:
@U1chicago, I didn't call it terminal, near terminal is what I said. As others have also said, it's just too dark and it's heading in the wrong direction. I have seen other coins referred to as Black Beauties and never understood the appeal.

Got it; I don't think it's headed in the wrong direction but others do. I have seen a few examples of early S mint Morgans (1880 to 1882) that are closer than this to terminal but they have excellent luster and semi-pl surfaces. They can be very appealing even though they are dark (the luster is what makes the difference).

Queen warned us about these laser beams long ago:
"She's a Killer Queen
Gunpowder, gelatine
Dynamite with a laser beam
Guaranteed to blow your mind
Anytime"

https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/comment/13954854/#Comment_13954854

If I was bothered by anything it would be that one work pedigree, although I agree they could at least have put the silly sticker on completely straight.

@PerryHall said:

@blitzdude said:
I'm more bummed that someone would consider putting such a tacky sticker on the slab of such a wonderful coin. RGDS!

Like putting a bumper sticker on a Ferrari.

Its been done