My favorite is the 1921 High Relief Peace dollar - a high grade example with the “rolling” cartwheel effect is second to none!
Here is one I submitted for grading....
I want to thank you all for the wonderful contributions to this thread over the past few months and keeping it alive and kicking! We got to page 10 and now I've got my sights on doubling down. Keep it going!!!
For today, and just back from CAC with a beanie, PCGS AU-55...
The 1893-O Morgan is a low mintage date. Rarely seen issue so when one crosses your camera, you get a bit excited! From the Alberta Gray Idaho Collection. This family crossed over the border to Nevada to grab silver dollars on weekends in sizeable amounts from casinos over 50+ years. I like visualizing rare dates like this.
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Although there are others, here is the last Morgan I plan to share out of this grouping. An '82-CC. Look at 12 o'clock on the reverse. My question to you all is whether you think this dollar will straight grade. A number of the tougher dates ('93-O an exception) have some scratching / deeper scratch issue (sliding across a Comstock Lode area bar counter?). This may be more borderline and I would like your opinions. Thanks everyone,- T
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
@sedulous said:
Although there are others, here is the last Morgan I plan to share out of this grouping. An '82-CC. Look at 12 o'clock on the reverse. My question to you all is whether you think this dollar will straight grade. A number of the tougher dates ('93-O an exception) have some scratching / deeper scratch issue (sliding across a Comstock Lode area bar counter?). This may be more borderline and I would like your opinions. Thanks everyone,- T
To me this coin is not uncirculated and might be damaged. Furthermore, it is a common date for CC coins and not worth grading imo.
1878 to 1880, 1885, 1889, 1890-93 are better dates for CC Morgan’s. I’ve started collections 1870’s CC seated halfs, quarters and dimes! Incredible coins! Thanks for sharing!
@sedulous said:
Although there are others, here is the last Morgan I plan to share out of this grouping. An '82-CC. Look at 12 o'clock on the reverse. My question to you all is whether you think this dollar will straight grade. A number of the tougher dates ('93-O an exception) have some scratching / deeper scratch issue (sliding across a Comstock Lode area bar counter?). This may be more borderline and I would like your opinions. Thanks everyone,- T
To me this coin is not uncirculated and might be damaged. Furthermore, it is a common date for CC coins and not worth grading imo.
1878 to 1880, 1885, 1889, 1890-93 are better dates for CC Morgan’s. I’ve started collections 1870’s CC seated halfs, quarters and dimes! Incredible coins! Thanks for sharing!
Agreed, very far away from uncirculated and never considered as such. The question is whether this coin could pass or get away with a straight grade. Is the scratching bad enough where it would end up as a DETAILS grade if submitted.
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
@sedulous said:
Although there are others, here is the last Morgan I plan to share out of this grouping. An '82-CC. Look at 12 o'clock on the reverse. My question to you all is whether you think this dollar will straight grade. A number of the tougher dates ('93-O an exception) have some scratching / deeper scratch issue (sliding across a Comstock Lode area bar counter?). This may be more borderline and I would like your opinions. Thanks everyone,- T
To me this coin is not uncirculated and might be damaged. Furthermore, it is a common date for CC coins and not worth grading imo.
1878 to 1880, 1885, 1889, 1890-93 are better dates for CC Morgan’s. I’ve started collections 1870’s CC seated halfs, quarters and dimes! Incredible coins! Thanks for sharing!
Agreed, very far away from uncirculated and never considered as such. The question is whether this coin could pass or get away with a straight grade. Is the scratching bad enough where it would end up as a DETAILS grade if submitted.
@sedulous I probably wouldn't send that one in. The odds of a bag seem slightly greater to me than the odds of a straight grade. It's kind of a combination issue in my eyes ... the scratching might be okay if it was more original in surface quality, but the surfaces are washed, and there appear to be some minor rim issues. My 2c
“We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
@sedulous said:
Although there are others, here is the last Morgan I plan to share out of this grouping. An '82-CC. Look at 12 o'clock on the reverse. My question to you all is whether you think this dollar will straight grade. A number of the tougher dates ('93-O an exception) have some scratching / deeper scratch issue (sliding across a Comstock Lode area bar counter?). This may be more borderline and I would like your opinions. Thanks everyone,- T
To me this coin is not uncirculated and might be damaged. Furthermore, it is a common date for CC coins and not worth grading imo.
1878 to 1880, 1885, 1889, 1890-93 are better dates for CC Morgan’s. I’ve started collections 1870’s CC seated halfs, quarters and dimes! Incredible coins! Thanks for sharing!
Agreed, very far away from uncirculated and never considered as such. The question is whether this coin could pass or get away with a straight grade. Is the scratching bad enough where it would end up as a DETAILS grade if submitted.
Tim,
I would think it will end up in a details holder. The scratches along with the reverse rim damage puts it in that category to me.
Good luck!
Jim
Adapted from another thread, here is one of my coins that "I like" to help the OP get to that milestone:
@ricko said: @1northcoin ... Wow... Your 1850 PR is a real beauty.... I love gold coins, and that one is a really nice one. Cheers, RickO
Thanks. I don't claim mine is necessarily a proof even though that is what it was described as in the 1870 James B. Longacre Estate Sale. Max Mehl in a subsequent auction (before it eventually ended up in the hands of Dr. C.W. Green) had high praise for the coin but he stopped short of deeming it a proof. I am content to agree with numismatic researcher and author Karl Moulton's having identified the coin as a "First Strike" or "Trial Piece."
The one referenced as a proof and offered in my earlier post for comparison (pictured in that post below my 1850) is in a Paris museum. David Hall and others who have seen it in person have described it as a proof. There appears to be a consensus that it is a proof since its origin has been traced back to a special presentation set that was made in October of 1850. Mine is described in the original Longacre Estate auction listing as having come from the first dies and could well be the first one minted given that it had been retained in the personal collection of its designer Longacre.
The first minting of the Double Eagles for circulation was at least as early as February of 1850, many months prior to the Paris specimen's minting in October.
Apologies if that was TMI (too much information.)
The 1850 Double Eagle Proof and the Paris Museum in which it is housed:
Here’s a raw coin in my collection that I like. I don’t post it often, because it is raw and not in my slabbed coin digital album on my phone. It’s actually an image I took about 15 years ago I found on an old thumbdrive. It still looks about the same today and I have it in a Meghrig album.
I even made an overlay trying to figure out if it was a VAM and also tried to see if there was something going on with the date. But I never did figure out what VAM it was. Here’s my old overlay and date pictures
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My favorite is the 1921 High Relief Peace dollar - a high grade example with the “rolling” cartwheel effect is second to none!
Here is one I submitted for grading....
A couple of beautifully toned Mercury Dimes from San Francisco... a '41-S and '45-S micro-S.
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Unfortunate there is no "D" on the reverse. Nice coin none the less.
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Thanks!
I want to thank you all for the wonderful contributions to this thread over the past few months and keeping it alive and kicking! We got to page 10 and now I've got my sights on doubling down. Keep it going!!!
For today, and just back from CAC with a beanie, PCGS AU-55...
@paesan Congratulations Lenny on the successful thread!
On a Mercury dime kick...
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Have been doing some photo work for the Alberta Gray Idaho Collection this evening. I have a number of favorites starting with this one.
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Another beautiful coin from the Alberta Gray Idaho Collection. This one is a VAM2 1881-CC Morgan.
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Tim, Being able to do good coin photos is a wonderful skill to have!
Here's one that Vern shot, and he used to own. Now in The Stash! PCGS 58, CAC added...
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The 1893-O Morgan is a low mintage date. Rarely seen issue so when one crosses your camera, you get a bit excited! From the Alberta Gray Idaho Collection. This family crossed over the border to Nevada to grab silver dollars on weekends in sizeable amounts from casinos over 50+ years. I like visualizing rare dates like this.
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Anyone collecting the Peace Dollar series? Here is an Alberta Gray Idaho 1926-P... choice unc.
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
I really like your 93-O Morgan, Tim.
Here's one I've liked for a long time, PC64:
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It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
Although there are others, here is the last Morgan I plan to share out of this grouping. An '82-CC. Look at 12 o'clock on the reverse. My question to you all is whether you think this dollar will straight grade. A number of the tougher dates ('93-O an exception) have some scratching / deeper scratch issue (sliding across a Comstock Lode area bar counter?). This may be more borderline and I would like your opinions. Thanks everyone,- T
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
To me this coin is not uncirculated and might be damaged. Furthermore, it is a common date for CC coins and not worth grading imo.
1878 to 1880, 1885, 1889, 1890-93 are better dates for CC Morgan’s. I’ve started collections 1870’s CC seated halfs, quarters and dimes! Incredible coins! Thanks for sharing!
Agreed, very far away from uncirculated and never considered as such. The question is whether this coin could pass or get away with a straight grade. Is the scratching bad enough where it would end up as a DETAILS grade if submitted.
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Holy smokes, Batman! What a coin. Would love to own that one.
Here's a 58+ that belonged to my friend up north.
@sedulous I probably wouldn't send that one in. The odds of a bag seem slightly greater to me than the odds of a straight grade. It's kind of a combination issue in my eyes ... the scratching might be okay if it was more original in surface quality, but the surfaces are washed, and there appear to be some minor rim issues. My 2c
“We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
Todd - BHNC #242
I really like this one! Just received yesterday
“We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
Todd - BHNC #242
I like this one, even tho it's almost certainly AT. I bid on it but not high enough (it ended up selling for $60.)
Tim,
I would think it will end up in a details holder. The scratches along with the reverse rim damage puts it in that category to me.
Good luck!
Jim
Tim - I think it's better than 50/50 it'll grade.
Here's one that just rolled in from my friend Max that I like (especially for the grade), PC63:
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It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
Another I like, PC65RB:
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It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
I like this one... even with the old cleaning.
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Wow, closing in on 500 postings to this thread.
Adapted from another thread, here is one of my coins that "I like" to help the OP get to that milestone:
@ricko said:
@1northcoin ... Wow... Your 1850 PR is a real beauty.... I love gold coins, and that one is a really nice one. Cheers, RickO
Thanks. I don't claim mine is necessarily a proof even though that is what it was described as in the 1870 James B. Longacre Estate Sale. Max Mehl in a subsequent auction (before it eventually ended up in the hands of Dr. C.W. Green) had high praise for the coin but he stopped short of deeming it a proof. I am content to agree with numismatic researcher and author Karl Moulton's having identified the coin as a "First Strike" or "Trial Piece."
The one referenced as a proof and offered in my earlier post for comparison (pictured in that post below my 1850) is in a Paris museum. David Hall and others who have seen it in person have described it as a proof. There appears to be a consensus that it is a proof since its origin has been traced back to a special presentation set that was made in October of 1850. Mine is described in the original Longacre Estate auction listing as having come from the first dies and could well be the first one minted given that it had been retained in the personal collection of its designer Longacre.
The first minting of the Double Eagles for circulation was at least as early as February of 1850, many months prior to the Paris specimen's minting in October.
Apologies if that was TMI (too much information.)
The 1850 Double Eagle Proof and the Paris Museum in which it is housed:
I’m really liking this one today because of the new background I came up with last night for it🌞
Mr_Spud
Thanks for all the participation, great coin pix and wonderful stories!
For today, recently acquired from my buddy Vern and recently CAC'd....PCGS XF-45+ (Tall Date)
Really nice coin Vern and Lenny!
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Love your nicks, Koyne.
Here's one I like, PC58:
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It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
My latest ... just arrived today
“We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
Todd - BHNC #242
Nice 1846 tall date! One of my favorite coins is also a 46 tall date.
Great eye appeal on your new CBH, Todd, congratulations.
Another I like, PC61:
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It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
Thanks Vern
Nice looking $5
“We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
Todd - BHNC #242
Koyne, nice one.
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
My newest Guardian, PC 65+ RB CAC. Thanks Vern & Dave K!
Very nice!
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Thanks, sedulous! I thought it might have been a proof when I bought it but it turned out not to be.
Thanks, Asheland!
For tonight, one I like but CAC doesn't. PCGS MS-62...
I like your 98-O, even if CAC doesn't, Lenny.
Here's another I like, PC53:
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It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
Japan 10 Sen... a little something I thought was cool-looking and so I picked it up from the local coin shop.
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Here’s a raw coin in my collection that I like. I don’t post it often, because it is raw and not in my slabbed coin digital album on my phone. It’s actually an image I took about 15 years ago I found on an old thumbdrive. It still looks about the same today and I have it in a Meghrig album.
I even made an overlay trying to figure out if it was a VAM and also tried to see if there was something going on with the date. But I never did figure out what VAM it was. Here’s my old overlay and date pictures
Mr_Spud