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1898 Morgan...PROS AND CONS PLEASE
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Just purchased this 1898 Morgan, would appreciate some feedback on this being this is the second Morgan Ive posted here(1899 being other one) I thought the coin was pretty original and clean with nice eye appeal. I paid $22 for this particuilar coin and would like some opinions be it Negative or Positive(Constructive Criticism..no problem) I have the PCGS Coin Grading and Counterfeit....book and it helps alot, but enjoy the insight that I receive here on the forums the most where for the most part most opinions are positive and helpful to Newbies like myself.
Thanks; ERIC

Thanks; ERIC
putting together a MS 60 and up Morgan set....60% complete...otlher 40% probably take the rest of the decade!
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The coin either has a poor strike (look at the lower wreath area on the reverse) or is a slider. Because of the color change above the ear I am going to guess it is a slider.
Looks good, appears to have some nice skin on it. I'd give it a 64, possibly 63.
Ap
Thanxx for the input really appreciate it.
If the coin is uncirculated (could be high end AU), then it could grade as high as an MS-64 based on the weak strike and relatively few and light contact marks, if the luster is strong. If uncirculated, with dull and subdued luster it may grade as low as MS-63.
Stuart
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The obverse strike is really nice... the detail in the hair above the ear is sweet... very few marks over all. The reverse appears soft on the breast feathers though, weak strike there perhaps.
A scan never seems to show the luster of a coin.... if it has average luster, it's should grade at an MS63 or MS64 ... if it is really blazzing or has a mirror like quaility... it could be an MS65 but, I can't say that without seeing the coin in a true photo.
Over all... for $22.00 ... you did well.
Anthony
Based on the two completely different scans, do you see a drastic or not so subtle change in the coin,either positive or negative.
Thank you.....PLACID..really cool what you did with the pictures....appreciate it.
Might still look better in person.
I always use photoshop on a coin I am considering buying on eBay as some sellers tweak their photo's to make a coin look better and others just have the camera adjustments off.
On a bad day, it could be a slider.
If it's a slider, you still came out OK.
If it's a PQ MS64 or an MS65, you just made yourself a score!
Personally, I'm with K6AZ. I think you stole that coin.