Possibly altered " 1889 " CC morgan
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Posting this for the experts here, I see this damaged 1889 CC being sold currently, but what draws my attention is under the second 8, looks like it's been cleaned or some sort of repair there. in some of the angles it looks like the repair extends to the 8? Like some sort of soder or something?
It could just be coincidental damage or weird toning, but I was hoping to get more expert eyes on this piece?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/145044804311?
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This looks like it was bezeled at one time. Rim damage.
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I can't tell much from the pictures.
Somehow the obverse has the look of a New Orleans strike rather than a Carson City strike.
But that is not entirely conclusive.
I think the coin, the date, and the mint mark are likely genuine.
But if anything nefarious was done here, it would be a "sandwich" job where the obverse of a common worn 1889-O was mated to the reverse of a somewhat common CC. The edge would need to be examined.
The apparent "damage" is an old edge bump that was worn down by circulation.
I see two rim indentations and other pmd. How much do you want that particular coin?
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When I first saw it, I thought there may have been a rim bump there and someone flattened the displaced metal back down with a small hammer but you are probably right about the displaced metal wearing down naturally.
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Well-worn problem coin. I would pass on it. Save your money for a problem-free specimen.
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It appears to me to be a rim bump (damage) that has worn down... would like to see an edge picture though.... Cheers, RickO
I was going to say ask for more pictures but then I see they don't take returns. Anymore, that's usually a deal breaker for me.
I can understand the seller's reasoning on raw coinage for no returns but why the position on even the slabbed coins. I'd look for one already holdered or pick one up in person at a show view in hand rather than one with high shipping fees.
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