Toned 1881s Morgan out of a recent buy
Bigbuck1975
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I like the look of this one. I’m sure Ricko would approve!!
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Is that textile toning on both sides? Nice pick up and maybe a 65?
bob
I was thinking 64/65 as well. It does look like textile on the obverse.
That's exactly the type toning I like in a coin. Colorful, but very subtle. Beautiful Morgan!
Dwayne F. Sessom
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Nice coin, but is that holder PVC?
Young Numismatist
Nope it’s a saflip
Not a knock, but it might be considered Questionable color. Still a nice looking coin.
Looks more like envelope toning to me rather than mint bag toning.
That coin has great detail... MS65 I would say. Not a fan of tarnish, though that is not severe. I would likely dip it quickly if it were mine.... Maybe not, requires an 'in hand' evaluation. Cheers, RickO
ricko is in the "BLAST WHITE" ™ club!
TC71
Toning looks good to me. MS64/65
Very Nice just a little small palm print. But a very nice coin Ill go MS63/4
Hoard the keys.
I agree the blue looks a bit off, but my guess is the lighting and white balance aren’t quite right and I’m guessing that’s not the exact shade of the coin in hand. Not a guarantee of anything, but the coin shows strong pull away effects around the obverse devices, and that’s rarely mimicked with artificial toning.
I don’t see any textile. Top right above the bust looks like a partial print perhaps, but not textile.
I agree with @airplanenut. The pull away toning that is prominent at the date is a strong indicator of natural toning.
Coin Photographer.
Nice. Love that Miss Liberty’s shave was well executed. Clean cheek!
"Got a flaming heart, can't get my fill"
Do I detect a chink in Ricko's armor?
@gonzer....
A dipping chink....I always appreciate quality detail....sometimes tarnish gets in the way. 
Cheers, RickO
The problem isn't specifically the color, the bright images just showcase the fact the color is inconsistent. I hesitate to call it splotchy, but it's definitely not solid, and that is something PCGS has been notoriously tough on lately, as it can be indicative of AT.
"It's like God, Family, Country, except Sticker, Plastic, Coin."
Pretty coin! Send it in and let us know the results in six months!
@ricko is the President of the Blast White Club
I think this is something of a myth.
Pull away toning results from surface stress. Artificial toning, if light, is as likely as natural toning to respond to the stress.
Where?? Are you referring to the fingerprints?
Your hobby is supposed to be your therapy, not the reason you need it.
How do I join, thats the way I prefer my Morgans too!
@TorinoCobra71... I hereby proclaim you a member. Cheers, RickO
Update - submitted this as part of an economy submittal ATS. Graded MS-65. Total of 30 business days to grade economy.
you did say..."maybe not"!
Nice coin and I'll say 65 as well.
Tom