what date/s is the best for collecting Morgans in every grade?

Geoman

All,

This has been brought up before, but I am wondering what are some of the dates that are common enough (ie: not too expensive) to try and collect a certified example in grades AG-MS - basically a grading set. Some have mentioned that it would be neat/interesting to collect one particular date/mint of one coin, and have it certified in all grades from PO-1 to MS70. I don't think you will get the ENTIRE 70 point Sheldon scale, but it would be neat to make a grading set from say G-4, VG-8..... MS65.

I would like to start a "grading set" for Morgan Dollars. My plan is to collect one PCGS graded Morgan for G-4, VG-8, F-12, VF-20, EF-40, AU-50, MS60, MS61, MS62, MS63, MS64, and MS65. These all need to be the same date/mint.

I have looked at prices, but what dates do you think would give me the best chance at completing a grading set as mentioned above? Obviously, common date Morgans are going to be tough to find in low grades. What are your thoughts? Any suggestion on dates?

Anyone done this already?

Dennis88

1880-S or any common date O mint like 1899-O

Dennis

coinbuf

Stick with an early "S" mint as these come with strong strikes and are some of the most inexpensive.

Chris

alergar

I agree the early S mints would be the easiest and least expansive to collect with the large grade spread..

Good luck with your quest !!

Geoman

Thanks for the confirmation.

It looks like I will try for either the 1979-S, 1880-S, 1881-S or 1882-S Morgan grading set.

billboat

Not sure you'll find enough lower grade 81-S's--my favorite is the 1888--a neat date--also try 1886-O. I have about three vf-ef and au.

edited to add: the 86-O gets real expensive in MS. Try 1885--generally well struck--a great year. US Grant died in 1885 for you Civil War buffs.