Grade on 90-s Morgan
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A friend thought this coin may have been underpriced, for some reason he thought it might be gem, I see it as a really nice MS63. Anyone else?
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Lots of obv surface and cheek chatter, and face , I can see it in 62 holder.
The pictures are far from ideal, but my guess would be MS63.
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
62-63 seem about right. I would go with 63 from the pictures.
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The grade assigned will mainly be determined by the contact marks on the obverse. Especially the one below the chin and by the second star. I would guess it would end up getting a 62 or 63.
I don't see it as anything but a 63.
I believe you’re overstating the significance of the marks beneath the chin and by the second star. And that they wouldn't preclude (even) a grade of MS65. Far more important are the face and neck areas.
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I call it a 62-63
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63 obverse 64 reverse net 63+. CNGRTS!
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63 here.
Textbook 63.
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I'm with the camp. That one just says "I'm a 63" to me
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I hate to jump in on this one.
You can make most Morgans look 62-66 if you are careful with the pics.
My first thought was 64 though.
Yes, you are correct, the current grading standards would not prevent a grade that high because of contact marks alone. Minus the marks, I would still think no better than 63, because of the overall chatter. I’m not a fan of reeding marks that are hiding in plain sight, so my guess reflected that😉
63, but the reverse looks pretty good.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/morgan-dollars/silver-and-related-dollars/1890-s-1-ms63-pcgs-pcgs-population-5133-4877-ngc-census-3550-2759-cdn-110-whsle-bid-for-ngc-pcgs-ms63-mintage/a/132101-21748.s?ic4=ListView-ShortDescription-071515
that is a 63 just sold, the OP's ex here looks like more chatter/marks on cheek and fields , so I ventured with 62.
But in hand , we all know how this can play out.
I would agree 63 but it would not surprise me to see that in a 64 holder, I have seen many worse in 64 holders.
Al
Nice coin. I would say 63 from pics.
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My first impression was 63.... after reading some posts, I looked again.... yep, still believe a 63. Cheers, RickO
63, possibly +
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Looks a bit scuffy, I would say 63, not a gem.
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63 also, with this much face and neck chatter, not likely a 64.
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Solid MS64.
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I heard from Peter on the coin on arrival, who used to be a member here and is fighting cancer.
His comment on it:
"The 1890 S Morgan has been cleaned, almost no original luster, going to return it.
Reverse is nice but obverse has "Pot Holes" in the cheek. Yuck!"
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