Columbian Expo, Morgan found in box - Opinions?

DanC · December 14, 2002 1:14PM

Hey guys, I barely know enough about Kennedy Halves to function... so I'm lost with these. Found these in a stash of mostly circulated crap my wife ended up with. The first - Columbian Expo - is pretty nicely toned. A bit better than the photo:

The second, an 1885 Morgan that is showing some slight rainbow toning.

I don't imagine these are anything to get all cranked-up about, but wondered what you guys thought. Should I just toss 'em back into the box?

Thanks!

edit - it's an 1885, I originally had 1886.

itsnotjustme · December 14, 2002 1:20PM

The Columbian looks nice. Any sign of wear on the high points? Is there nice cartwheel luster?

Placid · December 14, 2002 1:35PM

The columbian looks au the morgan probably ms.
Look at the center sail on the ship. The lines in it looks like it has wear because of the color change. It might just be the piccture though.

DanC · December 14, 2002 1:53PM

Here's a little closer. The obverse seems to have some pitting on the bust, the sail lines are slightly faded on the reverse, but not terribly worn...

becker · December 14, 2002 7:55PM

Dip 'em.
I hope you know I'm kidding?
Best,
Tom

coinrookie · December 15, 2002 12:24AM

I think the Columbian is a neat coin. Agree with Placid on AU maybe a tick higher.I know nothing about the monetary value, but as far as design and attractiveness, I like it alot. I would defineately do something with it. Atleast put it in an air-tite

banknote1 · December 15, 2002 5:28AM

Neat Find! I think I would send them to NCS.

Gilbert · December 15, 2002 7:41PM

As for the Morgan, I think it may have some "surface" issues that would preclude slabbing, @ PCGs/NGC anyway. Looks thumbed, but could be some other "luster imparing" method.