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Morgan Half Dollar Patterns

boiler78boiler78 Posts: 3,057 ✭✭✭✭✭
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I was practicing on some photoshop tips from coinlieutenant (thanks Johnimage) and I thought I would share what I learned along with images of the half dollars from my Morgan pattern collection. Hope you like them.
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  • prooflikeprooflike Posts: 3,879 ✭✭
    My favorite is the first column second row. I really like that eagle!
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  • GregTheGreatGregTheGreat Posts: 649


    << <i>My favorite is the first column second row. I really like that eagle! >>



    I agree. The 2nd column 2nd row is cool as well...

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  • SethChandlerSethChandler Posts: 1,705 ✭✭✭✭
    My favorite is the second row, far right coin.

    Great pictures!

    Seth
    Collecting since 1976.
  • jmcu12jmcu12 Posts: 2,452 ✭✭✭
    Where might I find Morgan patterns? I might be interested in picking one up. I assume that they are quite costly, what should I expect?
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  • coinlieutenantcoinlieutenant Posts: 9,310 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Very nice pics and coins Mark, very nice.

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  • ARCOARCO Posts: 4,396 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Very very nice. Beautiful coins and the patterns are collected by very few people, giving the set that extra "ultra cool factor".

    If showing off a set like that couldn't get you in bed with a lady then nothing will! image
  • MrEurekaMrEureka Posts: 24,253 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I like 'em!
    Andy Lustig

    Doggedly collecting coins of the Central American Republic.

    Visit the Society of US Pattern Collectors at USPatterns.com.
  • Dennis88Dennis88 Posts: 5,797 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Where might I find Morgan patterns? I might be interested in picking one up. I assume that they are quite costly, what should I expect? >>



    For one of these (If you can find one) I would say at least 25K....

    Dennisimage
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  • boiler78boiler78 Posts: 3,057 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Dennis- Pretty good guess. In gem proof the copper pieces run around 20-30k and the silver pieces 30-40k.

    Andy- I don't suppose you could help me fill in the blanks?image
  • coinguy89coinguy89 Posts: 2,151
    Those coins are absolutly beautiful. image
    Scott Hopkins
    -YN Currently Collecting & Researching Colonial World Coins, Especially Spanish Coins, With a Great Interest in WWII Militaria.

    My Ebay!
  • numonebuyernumonebuyer Posts: 2,136 ✭
    There is no favorite. They are all awesome.
  • mgoodm3mgoodm3 Posts: 17,497 ✭✭✭
    Those are very cool patterns.
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  • DorkGirlDorkGirl Posts: 9,994 ✭✭✭
    Amazing, simply amazing. Thanks for sharing these wonderful coins with us!!!!
    Becky
  • BearBear Posts: 18,953 ✭✭✭
    The eagle in question, looks very much like the eagle

    on the reverse of the Lincoln Commem Half Dollar.

    By the way, a magnificent set of experimental design Half Dollars.
    There once was a place called
    Camelotimage
  • krankykranky Posts: 8,709 ✭✭✭
    Third coin, third row. That one could put your eye out!

    New collectors, please educate yourself before spending money on coins; there are people who believe that using numismatic knowledge to rip the naïve is what this hobby is all about.

  • RKKayRKKay Posts: 3,015 ✭✭✭
    Boiler: Can I have just one?image Please?image



    << <i>Where might I find Morgan patterns? I might be interested in picking one up. I assume that they are quite costly, what should I expect? >>



    Morgan patterns come in dimes (nice ones generally around $10k to $15k), quarters (generally is the $20s), halves (prices as Boiler noted) and dollars (anywhere from about $8k to $20k). Morgan also designed the Schoolgirl Dollar and Shield Earring quarter, half and dollar.

    Links are to uspatterns.com.
    Rick Kay
    Specializing in 1854 and 1855 large FE patterns

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  • boiler78boiler78 Posts: 3,057 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Rick- Let me guess which one. Just remember your a dealer not a collector!image I bet if you look hard enough you just might find a few of these in your safety deposit box.image
  • mrearlygoldmrearlygold Posts: 17,858 ✭✭✭
    Great half dollars!

    Tomimage

    Coin's for sale/trade.


    Tom Pilitowski
    US Rare Coin Investments
    800-624-1870

  • techefftecheff Posts: 2,285
    Sweet collection!!!
    image
  • LakesammmanLakesammman Posts: 17,381 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Those coins are ugly......you suck!image

    By the way, it's "Morgan Halves'". image

    Oh great, the latest photo guru get's all the credit.......... Coin Lt. no less.......glad your finally catching onimageimage
    "My friends who see my collection sometimes ask what something costs. I tell them and they are in awe at my stupidity." (Baccaruda, 12/03).I find it hard to believe that he (Trump) rushed to some hotel to meet girls of loose morals, although ours are undoubtedly the best in the world. (Putin 1/17) Gone but not forgotten. IGWT, Speedy, Bear, BigE, HokieFore, John Burns, Russ, TahoeDale, Dahlonega, Astrorat, Stewart Blay, Oldhoopster, Broadstruck, Ricko, Big Moose.
  • KlectorKidKlectorKid Posts: 3,723
    Column two row four. Amazing toning and an amazing design. Awesome set!
    image
  • boiler78boiler78 Posts: 3,057 ✭✭✭✭✭
    KK- That coin, J1523 is also my favorite of the copper coins in the collection. It is graded PCGS pr 67 bn and is the finest of 4 known (ex. Bass). The coin is one of the prettiest brown coins I have ever seen with toning ranging from navy blue to turquoise depending on the angle to a light source. I am glad you like it.image
  • cosmicdebriscosmicdebris Posts: 12,332 ✭✭✭
    Great Stuff Mark. I love the middle one in row 2.image
    Bill

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    09/07/2006
  • MarkMark Posts: 3,536 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I'd be a lot more impressed with this collection if it was in the registry. Until then I don't know how it stacks up against competitors.

    Mark

    P.S. : image

    P.P.S.: Gad, what an impressive photo!

    P.P.P.S.: The right hand coin in the second row is obviously the prettiest! What a fantastic eagle!!
    Mark


  • mrearlygoldmrearlygold Posts: 17,858 ✭✭✭


    << <i>I'd be a lot more impressed with this collection if it was in the registry. Until then I don't know how it stacks up against competitors.

    Mark



    image

    Coin's for sale/trade.


    Tom Pilitowski
    US Rare Coin Investments
    800-624-1870

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