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Todays Episode Of "Guess That Grade"

100proof1957100proof1957 Posts: 6,231 ✭
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Morgan 1886 P
Appears to be the "high 6"
This coin is Raw,i have my own opinion and i would appreciate yours !
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  • airplanenutairplanenut Posts: 22,149 ✭✭✭✭✭
    MS61 if not bagged for the cheek
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  • XpipedreamRXpipedreamR Posts: 8,059 ✭✭
    Ouch on that cheek!
  • MyqqyMyqqy Posts: 9,777 ✭
    It looks like a wild animal gave her some business.... I'd have to give a rough guess of ms60-61- seems like the damage on the cheek is pretty deep....
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    Which reminds me- I've often wondered how many morgans, and coins in general, have been ruined by deep scratches caused by staples, etc. Things that make you go hmmmmm.....
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  • mgoodm3mgoodm3 Posts: 17,497 ✭✭✭
    Looks like a lion attack on the cheek.image
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  • rainbowroosierainbowroosie Posts: 4,874 ✭✭✭✭
    MS61 if not bagged for the cheek


    ditto
    "You keep your 1804 dollar and 1822 half eagle -- give me rainbow roosies in MS68."
    rainbowroosie April 1, 2003
  • 100proof1957100proof1957 Posts: 6,231 ✭
    did i get raped ?
    this must have been switched,or tuned up in photo shop.
    not a bunch of money,but i sure didnt expect it to be that baggy !
    i make it maybe 62,maybe pl,doesnt look wizzed,maybe dipped ?
    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3916966295&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT

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  • LanLordLanLord Posts: 11,714 ✭✭✭✭✭
    What, can't you read? That's an MS68 because it says so on the 2x2
  • 100proof1957100proof1957 Posts: 6,231 ✭
    im dislexic !
    thought it was MS86 and didnt believe em !
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  • MyqqyMyqqy Posts: 9,777 ✭
    This was advertised as an ms68????? image

    Yes, you were raped- although as rapes go, it was pretty mild. Yes, I think the seller "massaged" the picture a wee bit. No, it doesn't look pl at all from the images seen so far. This seller wouldn't be winning any awards in my book.... image
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  • BobkBobk Posts: 593
    MS62. Tops. Nice reverse. Cant tell by the pic if its a PL. Most 86's have real good luster. Bob
    Pecunia in arbotis non crescit.
  • 100proof1957100proof1957 Posts: 6,231 ✭
    it said SWGS on the 2x2
    "Stevie Wonder Grading Service,TM"
    thought they was reputable ?

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  • StuartStuart Posts: 9,761 ✭✭✭✭✭
    MS60 or 61 tops because of the 3 very deep scrapes on the cheek, if the coin does not get "body bagged" because of the severe damage on the cheek.

    I sincerely hope that you did not pay more than about $20-$25 for the coin. I'm a bit worried and concerned because it seems that you thought it was a high grade coin.

    Stuart

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  • ccexccex Posts: 1,188 ✭✭✭


    << <i>it said SWGS on the 2x2
    "Stevie Wonder Grading Service,TM"
    thought they was reputable ?
    >>



    Try crossing this thread to RCC ("Ray Charles Coins") with only the reverse photo, and you might get a 65. Stevie Wonder is still reputable, but hasn't quite acheived sainthood as a coin grader, despite all of his "POP 1" songs.
    "Never attribute to malice what can be adequately explained by stupidity" - Hanlon's Razor
  • 100proof1957100proof1957 Posts: 6,231 ✭
    Stuart,
    did not pay stupid money for it.
    looking at the auction picture,i though it might go 64-65 and could be a nice little score.
    got it today and was dis-appointed,thought maybe 62,it is pretty though baggy.
    paid 24.04 shipped.

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  • clw54clw54 Posts: 3,815 ✭✭✭
    MS61
  • fountainheadgoldfountainheadgold Posts: 2,467 ✭
    looks like body bag to me, that cheek it going to be hard to get by. try another grading service
    Michael
  • 100proof1957100proof1957 Posts: 6,231 ✭
    ANACS ?
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  • fountainheadgoldfountainheadgold Posts: 2,467 ✭
    anacs is a good choice
    Michael
  • StuartStuart Posts: 9,761 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I respectfully recommend that you either return the coin if you are not satisfied with it (if there's a return option provided), or sell it.

    If you decide to keep it and you are satisfied with it, I still would not recommend having it certified. It would not be worth the investment.

    Stuart

    Collect 18th & 19th Century US Type Coins, Silver Dollars, $20 Gold Double Eagles and World Crowns & Talers with High Eye Appeal

    "Luck is what happens when Preparation meets Opportunity"
  • 100proof1957100proof1957 Posts: 6,231 ✭
    Stuart,
    by the time i pay the shipping and then eat the paypal fees for the refund,it's gonna net down to about 19 bucks !
    aint no big deal and not worth messing with.
    But i respect your opinion.

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  • 100proof1957100proof1957 Posts: 6,231 ✭
    Think im gonna send it to ANACS,just to see if it comes back in a BB !
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  • SirAnthonyACSirAnthonyAC Posts: 646
    Hi,

    I would ask for a refund... the deep scratches on the cheek are not visible in the auction photo. His feedback seems pretty good… just respectfully request your money back; without any claims of doctoring the photo... you just want your money back.

    Anthony
  • 100proof1957100proof1957 Posts: 6,231 ✭
    Tough to buy raw coins on fleabay !
    gonna sleep on it !
    Thanks All

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  • tgilliamstgilliams Posts: 1,969
    MS60/61 large dings on cheek would keep it low
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  • KlectorKidKlectorKid Posts: 3,723
    2 weeks after bear mauling.
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  • airplanenutairplanenut Posts: 22,149 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Think im gonna send it to ANACS,just to see if it comes back in a BB ! >>

    They'll just note the damage--PLEASE don't waste your money like that... I already own the coolest ANACS slab of them all image I'm telling you, they DON'T bodybag unless there's PVC or it's counterfeit.

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