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Have a 1883 o Morgan silver dollar that appears to be a proof in a pyramid of acrylic. What do I do?

VarmintVarmint Posts: 1 ✭
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Any good advice would greatly be appreciated

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  • Mr_SpudMr_Spud Posts: 5,475 ✭✭✭✭✭

    It might just be polished and not a proof, that is common with ones in acrylic. They resemble proof coins if buffed with a drill with a buffing pad because buffing gives a mirror like finish, but greatly reduces the value. I wouldn’t expect an actual Morgan dollar proof because they are too valuable to risk ruining the collector value by turning them into paperweights. I could be wrong, but I’d bet money I’m right

    Mr_Spud

  • JWPJWP Posts: 22,752 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited May 4, 2024 5:18PM

    Could you post a picture. I might be willing to purchase it. I'm sure if you want to sell this Morgan, you can find a buyer oin this site. Looking forward to seeing your Morgan $. :)

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  • TomBTomB Posts: 21,323 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Start a thread on the US Coin Forum...post a decent image or two...prepare to be educated and likely disappointed.

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  • MFeldMFeld Posts: 13,616 ✭✭✭✭✭

    The chances of the coin being a Proof are extremely close to 0%.

    Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.

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