Redfield Morgan Dollar

al410

Been looking for a Redfield Morgan and finding out probably be a black holder due to price. Had a WTB on the BST forum but no offers however many available on Ebay but prices are all over the place. I have seen some black holders with a NGC sticker on the back? Are they more sought after? Any knowledge or pitfalls I need to know when buying one?
Al

DelawareDoons

Black holders are less desirable. Red are more desirable. Green are outright rare.

The NGC sticker just means NGC graded it.

Don't buy a cracked holder is the biggest piece of advice I can give you.

al410

Thanks for that info

coinbuf

If your goal is just to have a Redfield then the color does not matter, if you are looking for value find a nice coin in a red holder which may take some looking.

Rollerman

Be sure the red Paramount holder says "Redfield" on it. If it doesn't say Redfield, it's just another silver dollar.

al410

I have noticed that and thanks

ShaunBC5

Don’t know what your budget is, but APMEX has a red one for $250 right now. Good luck.

joeykoins

Here ya go.
https://www.apmex.com/product/46961/1879-s-morgan-dollar-ms-65-redfield-hoard

Redfield story;

https://www.pcgs.com/news/a-history-of-major-us-hoards-redfield-hoard

lkeigwin

A former forum member had a lot of these for sale a couple of years ago. Not sure if he still has them but I can put you in touch.
Lance.

ricko

I knew about the red and black holders.... Have never seen a green one. What is the story on the green Redfield holders?? Cheers, RickO

al410

Thanks for the info

Catbert

This thread has inspired me to read the story behind Redfield - the man, not his coins. This book is on it's way to me:

Rollerman

@Catbert said:
This thread has inspired me to read the story behind Redfield - the man, not his coins. This book is on it's way to me:

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You'll enjoy this interesting story, I have read it 2 or 3 times!