I know it a lightside coin but.....

MSD61 · April 13, 2004 8:55AM

I know it a lightside coin but since it seems I can't get any help in the U.S. forum......could some one please tell me what these spots are on this Morgan??

Link to thread with images

Thanks folks!

laurentyvan · April 13, 2004 9:00AM

One guess would be polished dies

Would have been my initial guess but they don't look like that. Could be the counting machine... but I will yield to the experts who have yet to speak.

Placid · April 13, 2004 9:01AM

Defect in the planchet maybe. Is that a c at the tip of the top arrow?
The faint lines might be die polish lines the heavier line across the face looks like a reed mark.

Thats a great looking coin.

MSD61 · April 13, 2004 9:08AM

Hey Placid, yes, not a bad looking coin for what I paid for it. Many thanks!

Placid · April 13, 2004 9:12AM

Its impossible to tell in a picture but a die polish line will be raised on the surface.
A scratch from cleaning or friction will go into the surface.

CIVITAS · April 13, 2004 9:29AM

Resembles etching from PVC damage. Hard to say for sure from the scan though.

MSD61 · April 13, 2004 9:47AM

It does look like c by the arrows. What it is I have no idea. I a photo of what the difference is between die polish and hairlines but I still can't tell the difference

ajaan · April 13, 2004 9:49AM

Removed PVC was the first thing I thought of also. But I don't much of anything.

laurentyvan · April 13, 2004 9:54AM

But I don't much of anything.

You've been accused of that before.

MSD61 · April 13, 2004 9:54AM

Well, maybe having it graded is not a good idea

MacCrimmon · April 13, 2004 1:37PM

Yep. It's either PVC or it had some heavy toning that someone maybe spot-treated. Just from the pic I would think it would go in a bodybag. As to the lines; I would have to view it in hand with a 10x+ loupe.

Now!!! Get back in the dark.

MSD61 · April 13, 2004 11:18PM

Do you think ANACS would touch this coin?

ajaan · April 13, 2004 11:33PM

That's a tough call. ANACS will not slab a coin w/active PVC. Your coin doesn't appear to have active PVC, just removes PVC. I'm guessing they would net grade it. Give them a call.

CIVITAS · April 14, 2004 12:02AM

They would slab it and definitely net grade it. But even without the problems, it doesn't look any better than a 62 with the scar on the cheek there, so why spend the money to holder a $30.00 coin? Spend your money on a nice darkside coin.

If you really want a great looking '79-S without problems that will slab at any service, let me know, cuz I've got one.

I know it a lightside coin but.....

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