Which 1889 CC Morgan?

Tramp

Without looking up each, which one doesn't grade a 63+ and what's holding it back from grading a 63+? Which one would you prefer to own given a choice?

1

2

Copperindian

Interesting thread. I like both. Personally, I like #1, but I’m a toner guy. I was told in the past by Morgan dealers that collectors prefer white for the 89-CC. That’s the one I would pick if I’m looking ahead to sell in the future.
But I think it’s the one that’s not 63+ due to the cheek - more noise than #1. JMO.

CRHer700

Top didn't grade higher due to small rim issues. Just my guess.
I would prefer the bottom coin myself, graded higher or not, since to me the colors clash together in a way that I do not prefer. If it was way cheaper, then I would budge.
Edit: the color might be from the trueview, and look different in person.

coastaljerseyguy

Wow, no loser there. I like the toned coin but seems like the bottom coin has better strike and reverse.

ifthevamzarockin

Kinda splitting hairs when it comes to same grade and only a plus + difference.
Either coin could get a plus or not get a plus on any given day.

My guess would be the top one got the plus and I like it a little more than the other.

AUandAG

2 got the plus. #1 has too much going on around the ear, cheek.

bob

Morgan White

I prefer #2

anablep

I think #2 gets the +

BUT

I personally would take #1 based on the original-looking toning, no matter the grade (within reason)...

golden

Wow. Very tough choice. I cannot make up my mind.

Glen2022

I like them both. I will PM you with the address to mail them to. LOL

Smudge

2

johnny9434

I prefer the second. It looks healthier to me, jmo 🙂

coinhack

I think #2 did not get the plus because it has more hits/scuffs on both Liberty's face and on the Eagle.

logger7

1 has better eye appeal and character; the second looks to have stacking or other prior friction. (edit: why did my comment get doubled in size?)

alaura22

I like the color and the strike on #1 better

ifthevamzarockin

@logger7 said:
(edit: why did my comment get doubled in size?)

Because you put a pound sign before the number 1.

RobertScotLover

1 by a mile

Morgan13

2

M4Madness

No idea which one grades better, as I can't tell an MS 61 from a MS64, let alone a plus. LOL! I got an 1889-CC XF45 CAC in the mail today, and that's about the top of my budget for that particular coin, so a MS would be a dream. LOL!

That said, I like the second one better as far as pics go.

ProofCollection

I don't like toning which is an altered surface. I like the original surfaces of #2 and the surface preservation of #2 is better anyway. #1 photo looks OK but I bet in hand it's not so pretty. I'd take #2 all day.

Edited to add:
I looked up the registrations and got to see bigger/better photos. With a better photo I can see that #2 is not as clean as I originally thought; however, it is really nice for the grade it was given. Conversely, #1 does look better than I originally thought as far as surface preservation.

lilolme

The first coin came out of an ANACS holder (has to be the same coin). A few plus years ago (at FUN as I recall) a dealer came back with an 89cc toned in ANACS holder. Therefore may have bought at a 'good' price. He thought it had a shot at an upgrade and/or PL as I recall. I was so so on that but I am not a fan of the toning sooo... Looks like he was correct. As best I remember the coin looks better than the TV makes it out to be.

humanssuck

1 looks like it is cleaner and the higher graded of the 2.

I dont like its toning, i would buy #2 because it matches my set better.

BigAl

@RobertScotLover said:

1 by a mile

Agree, not even close. Better luster, better fields, much better eye appeal

LeeBone

I like them both for different reasons.

mbogoman

Number 1. Pluses are awarded for eye appeal, and it has it in spades IMO...