This was a little holiday present for myself - I purchased a couple of these slab storage holders. They arrived VERY quickly, look great, hold both PCGS and NGC, and the holders don't rattle around. Link if interested.
I sent this coin into PCGS, had it graded and sold it on the BST board. After selling I instantly experienced sellers remorse! Downtown1974 was nice enough to sell me the coin back and I appreciate it!! It is a PR62, but has the look of a higher grade with beautiful toning.
Fall National Battlefield Coin Show is September 5-7, 2024 at the Eisenhower Hotel in Gettysburg, PA. Thanksgiving Battlefield Coin Show is November 29-30, 2024. WWW.AmericasCoinShows.com
I went to the local coin shop to purchase some bullion and proof sets for gifts, then this Morgan dollar caught my eye amongst his usual spread of junk silver, silver dollars, proof sets, and bullion coins. Realizing the shop owner wanted to close, I gave it a second of consideration and bought it for $30 without even knowing the date. Looking at it later, there are some ticks on the rim, but the surfaces and toning are nice. The toning is what caught my attention.
Got this 1892-S Morgan for a great price. Now do I send in for grading. Little worried it would come back as damaged with that ding but still it has aged lovely!!
@Apollo_23 said:
Got this 1892-S Morgan for a great price. Now do I send in for grading. Little worried it would come back as damaged with that ding but still it has aged lovely!!
Flatten those staples with a pair of pliers.
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
@Apollo_23 said:
Got this 1892-S Morgan for a great price. Now do I send in for grading. Little worried it would come back as damaged with that ding but still it has aged lovely!!
Pretty in pink. Fun fact: this gold coin has a pinkish hue because the composition differs from all other $5 commems—it’s 85% gold, 14.8% copper and 0.2% zinc. Gold content is 0.21676oz vs. the usual half eagle 0.24187oz.
I buy these $5 commems as bullion but had to pay a little more for this one to make it into my uncirculated set.
@P0CKETCHANGE said:
Pretty in pink. Fun fact: this gold coin has a pinkish hue because the composition differs from all other $5 commems—it’s 85% gold, 14.8% copper and 0.2% zinc. Gold content is 0.21676oz vs. the usual half eagle 0.24187oz.
I buy these $5 commems as bullion but had to pay a little more for this one to make it into my uncirculated set.
The new sovereigns have a pinkish look as well. Cool coin. 👍
@Apollo_23 said:
Picked up this 1881-S Morgan. Common date and mintage but for $40 who can complain!!
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Sorry to bring the news, but I don't think that is genuine.
You might consider taking it to a local coin shop and have it tested.
Maybe you can get a refund from the seller ?
@Apollo_23 said:
Picked up this 1881-S Morgan. Common date and mintage but for $40 who can complain!!
.
Sorry to bring the news, but I don't think that is genuine.
You might consider taking it to a local coin shop and have it tested.
Maybe you can get a refund from the seller ?
.
Yes I can. I asked a few people before I bought. What looks bad to you
@Apollo_23 said:
Picked up this 1881-S Morgan. Common date and mintage but for $40 who can complain!!
.
Sorry to bring the news, but I don't think that is genuine.
You might consider taking it to a local coin shop and have it tested.
Maybe you can get a refund from the seller ?
.
Yes I can. I asked a few people before I bought. What looks bad to you
A lot of little things, such as:
Raised ridge to the left of "UM" in UNUM;
Defective "L" in PLURIBUS;
Various small lumps of metal such as those around the "18" in the date and to the left of the "RI" in AMERICA;
Narrow rim and poorly-formed denticles on the reverse side.
Overall it has the look of a typical modern Chinese make and probably silver-plated (if that).
What is the weight ?
Is it attracted to a magnet ?
@Apollo_23 said:
Picked up this 1881-S Morgan. Common date and mintage but for $40 who can complain!!
.
Sorry to bring the news, but I don't think that is genuine.
You might consider taking it to a local coin shop and have it tested.
Maybe you can get a refund from the seller ?
.
Yes I can. I asked a few people before I bought. What looks bad to you
A lot of little things, such as:
Raised ridge to the left of "UM" in UNUM;
Defective "L" in PLURIBUS;
Various small lumps of metal such as those around the "18" in the date and to the left of the "RI" in AMERICA;
Narrow rim and poorly-formed denticles on the reverse side.
Overall it has the look of a typical modern Chinese make and probably silver-plated (if that).
What is the weight ?
Is it attracted to a magnet ?
Understood. The Weight was spot on, the size was spot on and it is not magnetic but I do know they make fakes with real silver. It's just the most comman year of the Morgan.
The only coins I bought at FUN from Cody Bushey. The colors are better than this "Glamour Shot."
Fall National Battlefield Coin Show is September 5-7, 2024 at the Eisenhower Hotel in Gettysburg, PA. Thanksgiving Battlefield Coin Show is November 29-30, 2024. WWW.AmericasCoinShows.com
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A GC purchase.
Wayne
Kennedys are my quest...
This was a little holiday present for myself - I purchased a couple of these slab storage holders. They arrived VERY quickly, look great, hold both PCGS and NGC, and the holders don't rattle around. Link if interested.
My current "Box of 20"
I just picked up a Merlin Bar from one of our members. A little Christmas present for myself.
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I sent this coin into PCGS, had it graded and sold it on the BST board. After selling I instantly experienced sellers remorse! Downtown1974 was nice enough to sell me the coin back and I appreciate it!! It is a PR62, but has the look of a higher grade with beautiful toning.
Fall National Battlefield Coin Show is September 5-7, 2024 at the Eisenhower Hotel in Gettysburg, PA. Thanksgiving Battlefield Coin Show is November 29-30, 2024. WWW.AmericasCoinShows.com
My daughter is 7 and her name is Chloe Scott Marie Massingill. Saw this and had to get it.
Does two holes on the coin mean at least two people/families hung this over their doors?
Will turn it into a necklace for her.
Likely hung on a necklace with other coins in an arch pattern.
Love the Love Token!
Best to you and your daughter.
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2021 Cook Islands
3 OZ. Mule Proof
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--- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.I went to the local coin shop to purchase some bullion and proof sets for gifts, then this Morgan dollar caught my eye amongst his usual spread of junk silver, silver dollars, proof sets, and bullion coins. Realizing the shop owner wanted to close, I gave it a second of consideration and bought it for $30 without even knowing the date. Looking at it later, there are some ticks on the rim, but the surfaces and toning are nice. The toning is what caught my attention.
Had to get at least one CACG example for my collection.
Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value. Zero. Voltaire. Ebay coinbowlllc
Just bought today - 1857 FE PCGS MS65 S-3 (unattributed). When designated, it will be a 2/0 pop
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I also posted this in another thread. The 1904 2.5 dollar coin is a 1903 that identifies as a 1904.
Shiny things distract me.
Got a new coin roll hunter today!
last 2 pretties for 2023...
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Got this 1892-S Morgan for a great price. Now do I send in for grading. Little worried it would come back as damaged with that ding but still it has aged lovely!!
Flatten those staples with a pair of pliers.
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
I did. That's how I received it lol
Pretty in pink. Fun fact: this gold coin has a pinkish hue because the composition differs from all other $5 commems—it’s 85% gold, 14.8% copper and 0.2% zinc. Gold content is 0.21676oz vs. the usual half eagle 0.24187oz.
I buy these $5 commems as bullion but had to pay a little more for this one to make it into my uncirculated set.
Nothing is as expensive as free money.
Last purchase for 2023.
Silver dollar sized coin.
My current "Box of 20"
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Here is a last day of 2023 purchase. Very rare, try looking it up on Google and really only this coin comes up. Nice design and very late FM issue:
Well, just Love coins, period.
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$5 Type Set https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/u-s-coins/type-sets/half-eagle-type-set-circulation-strikes-1795-1929/album/344192
CBH Set https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/everyman-collections/everyman-half-dollars/everyman-capped-bust-half-dollars-1807-1839/album/345572
Another GC pick-up.
Wayne
Kennedys are my quest...
As noted elsewhere
VAM-33A 7/8 Tail feather 7/4 variety
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The new sovereigns have a pinkish look as well. Cool coin. 👍
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My first pick up of 2024!
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Just a whim buy.
A slight rotated reverse?
Wayne
Kennedys are my quest...
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Lafayette Grading Set
Now that's a pocketpiece for sure
Mike
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Danco Set
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My first "junk" silver purchase this year.
I just got these delivered today.
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Picked up this 1881-S Morgan. Common date and mintage but for $40 who can complain!!
.
Sorry to bring the news, but I don't think that is genuine.
You might consider taking it to a local coin shop and have it tested.
Maybe you can get a refund from the seller ?
.
Yes I can. I asked a few people before I bought. What looks bad to you
A lot of little things, such as:
Raised ridge to the left of "UM" in UNUM;
Defective "L" in PLURIBUS;
Various small lumps of metal such as those around the "18" in the date and to the left of the "RI" in AMERICA;
Narrow rim and poorly-formed denticles on the reverse side.
Overall it has the look of a typical modern Chinese make and probably silver-plated (if that).
What is the weight ?
Is it attracted to a magnet ?
Understood. The Weight was spot on, the size was spot on and it is not magnetic but I do know they make fakes with real silver. It's just the most comman year of the Morgan.
I doubt that it is real (solid) silver.
Here is the back side of a genuine 1881-S Morgan Silver Dollar.
Note the denticles and width of the rim:
Wayne
Kennedys are my quest...
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FUN Show pickups! (full show report thread here)
Nothing is as expensive as free money.
Picked up a few stacks catalogs today, from the 60s.
The only coins I bought at FUN from Cody Bushey. The colors are better than this "Glamour Shot."
Fall National Battlefield Coin Show is September 5-7, 2024 at the Eisenhower Hotel in Gettysburg, PA. Thanksgiving Battlefield Coin Show is November 29-30, 2024. WWW.AmericasCoinShows.com
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