1890 silver dollar
Emcitie
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I'm sure this question has been asked before but I can't use the search function for some reason.
There is no stamp so this coin is from the main mint, I'm sure it isn't that valuable - but it is very cool anyway.
My question is on the grading. This coin seems minorly circulated, it's in better condition than most coins nowadays.
What grade would you think this is?
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VF-30 possibly cleaned.
Does possibly cleaned mean that it's a washed coin and deters from the value?
Welcome to the forum @Emcitie!
Some information on grading and cleaning.
https://www.pcgs.com/grades/
My very first silver dollar was an 1890. Cool.
I knew it would happen.
@Emcitie....Welcome aboard...Your coin has seen considerable circulation, is well worn and appears to have been cleaned - and yes, that severely detracts from the limited value of this coin. Cheers, RickO
It’s not super valuable, but still is a big silver coin that not many people have, and fun to carry around. The grade would be VF-XF and it may have been cleaned but that shouldn’t detract too much unless the coin has fine scratches from abrasive cleaning. These would show as swirls or lines on the coin as you rotate it in the light. If you type this date into eBay you can see many to compare it to for condition and value.
Fun to own these big babies!
VF35
Yes, cleaning hurts the value but even if your dollar is cleaned the value is not greatly hurt as it is just a low value coin. Common is maybe a better term.
bob
I think what detail is lacking is more of a function of taking photos in the shadows of ???
I prefer to take coin pics under bathroom vanity lights.
I would go along with the VF35 - It is a nice coin. The grade it might receive is very much about the finer details of the coin. At first blush, the details can be overlooked by many. As the detail in feathers, leaves, and hair lines loose definition, it speaks to the amount of circulation the coin has seen. Circulation also adds a bit of history and character though.
As for the possibly cleaned- maybe it has been, and maybe not. Very difficult to tell from photos but I wouldn't sweat it too much either way for this one. Many of us complain that cleaning takes much of the character and history away from a coin- but then again, we all rave about the "brilliance" of a bright coin as well- so pick your poison... er, pick your preference. It is all about what you want and appreciate about the coins in your collection!
Welcome to the forum emcitie.
I don't think cleaning of 100+ years old coin matters to value much in this grade range of VF as long as no surface damage occurs such as a wire brush leaves. Now if you are buying for value in resale, it matters greatly in the higher grades and can prevent even a modicum of profit being realized.
Jim
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You guys are awesome. Thank you for the warm welcomes.
I have a small collection and I love looking at the coins and imagining their journey. That is why I love coins.
Value isn't really that important but it's something I know nothing about. Thank you for the feedback.
VF details, cleaned.