Morgan dollars - which should I have professionally graded?
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I'll start this post out with stating that I am new to coins. I have been looking at some grading videos and am reading the Red Book and other books but admit I know nothing about the worth of coins. After taking a quick inventory of all of the Morgans I have in old blue books (and a few in plastic holders), it looks like I have about 30 that, even in just good condition, might be worth a couple of hundred dollars each. They include an 1897O, an 1886O, and an 1896O. Question - how do I know which coins I should have professionally graded? All 30? And, how many appraisers should I go to? Thanks so much.
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Pictures will help us help you if you can post some.
Collector, occasional seller
yeah.
post some straight on, clear and well lit photos of each side. trim off the non-coin stuff around the coin.
posting photos:
https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/comment/12765899#Comment_12765899
Don't clean the coins! Post photos here of a few and see what responses you get. There are many knowledgeable collectors and dealers on this forum who will give you good advice. Forget about "appraisers". Just buy a copy of the Guide Book of United States Coins and read it carefully.
Those 3 dates you mention are common dates that aren't worth significant money unless they are in about uncirculated condition not "good condition".
But, as others have said, pictures would help.
I hope the OP comes back with three photos of MS65 DMPL dollars. That would be a lot of fun with these three dates.
As stated above, we need photo's to help you. Start with just two or three, both sides. Were these an inheritance? Cheers, RickO
We're going to need some pictures.
let the red book be your guide
Try looking at the photo grade on this site!