New to forum, need opinion on Morgan condition

SaltBeetle

Hi all,

I am new to the forum and somewhat new to collecting. I have been lurking for a little while and have found it most informative.

I just picked up a lot of Morgans for $15 each. Here is one that I thought was pretty nice. Nothing worth slabbing, but I was wondering what condition everyone thought this was in. Here are some images:




Thanks!

Jose Soler

DennisH

Welcome to the boards!!

MS62 or 61.

CarlWohlforth

Welcome!

Looks like there is a tiny die crack between the 2'nd and 3'rd stars to the left of the date. The dollar itself is pretty banged up. Was this a scan or photo?

mgoodm3

Welcome. Nice pics.

beartracks42

Hi Jose,

Welcome to the boards.:1Balloons
The 21 is BU but a bit baggy. I agree with DennisH on the grade.

Russ

Low MS grade because of the hits, but that looks like a pretty crisp strike.

Russ, NCNE

DorkGirl

First of all, very nice job on your first picture post!!

I think you did fine for $15. She's a nice BU coin.

SaltBeetle

Thanks all for you opinion.

This is my first attempt at posting a picture. Carl asked if it was a picture or scan - it is a scan. What kind of a difference does that make? Is a photo more representative? Does the die crack detract from the value? Actually, the coin was sold as AU condition, so I guess I did ok.

Jose

itsnotjustme

The die crack neither adds or subtracts on this coin... mainly just an interest topic. Possibly another crack or two near the OF AM on the reverse.

I agree with the low MS grades; 61/62.

wam98

ibzman350

I'm parial to the 21 morgans, nice strike and I guess 62 ish.


Herb


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eyoung429

Looks like a clean '21....the die cracks are fairly common for this year and strike.

But with the hits and scan..... Maybe AU-58 to MS60 doesn't look like there is any luster. But for $15, who's to complain?

Welcome to the board.

airplanenut

I was thinking MS61... but the strike really struck me (pardon the pun). That is really crisp! For $15, a nice buy!

Jeremy

PS- Welcome aboard!

JRocco

Wait--- I think I see some earwax.... WHAT A NICE STRIKE. I would go MS 61

ddbird

Great strike for a 21...Ill agree with most, and say MS60+/61. Nice buy!

coppercoins

Welcome...nothing to add on the coin, though. Nice pics.

morgannut2

Welcome! As a friendly suggestion! You might want to buy the new paperback Morgan Silver Dollars, by Q.D. Bowers. It's very informative, cheap and I think davidlawrence.com will send it to you in the mail with just a computer click or two.

Wolf359

Welcome and a very nice purchase for $15. 1921-P, 1921-D, and 1921-S Morgans are cool. Many new discoveries being made here the last couple of years.

ccex

Welcome to the boards! Not bad for $15. I agree with the MS-61/62 crowd, and am glad you found one with a nice strike, despite a couple of detracting marks.

CarlWohlforth

I was guessing the picture was from a scanner. They work pretty well and are quick and easy to use. Pictures from some digital cameras can show the depth of the details and luster better but are more expensive and much harder to get right. This scan is better than many pictures from digital cameras.

ER