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Have you seen Whitlow's 1895 Morgan???

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  • seanqseanq Posts: 8,652 ✭✭✭✭✭
    That looks like it may be a cameo under all that junk... someone should sent it to NCS for a quick bath and reholder........















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    Sean Reynolds
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  • nwcsnwcs Posts: 13,386 ✭✭✭
    Yeah, I've been staring at it for a few weeks now.
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  • DennisHDennisH Posts: 13,991 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I don't find that one particularly attractive.
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  • IrishMikeIrishMike Posts: 7,737 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Yeah, I've been staring at it for a few weeks now. >>



    Me too, every day for weeks. In fact I linked it to another forum member so he could see the eagle. This kind of toning really appeals to me.
  • tradedollarnuttradedollarnut Posts: 20,162 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I must admit that I just don't understand the fascination with the date.

    When I was younger, the proof only 1858 Seated dollar received rave reviews regarding its rarity and desirability. Now it's pretty much just another date in a long proof series. How long until that same way of thinking catches up to the 1895?
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  • shirohniichanshirohniichan Posts: 4,992 ✭✭✭


    << <i>I must admit that I just don't understand the fascination with the date.

    When I was younger, the proof only 1858 Seated dollar received rave reviews regarding its rarity and desirability. Now it's pretty much just another date in a long proof series. How long until that same way of thinking catches up to the 1895? >>



    Stop talking like that! You don't want Morgan collectors to wake up and start collecting Trade Dollars, do you?! image

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  • dbldie55dbldie55 Posts: 7,731 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>I must admit that I just don't understand the fascination with the date.

    When I was younger, the proof only 1858 Seated dollar received rave reviews regarding its rarity and desirability. Now it's pretty much just another date in a long proof series. How long until that same way of thinking catches up to the 1895? >>



    I doubt in my life time. I think Morgans have a slightly larger collector base than seated dollars (but I could be wrong).
    Collector and Researcher of Liberty Head Nickels. ANA LM-6053
  • tradedollarnuttradedollarnut Posts: 20,162 ✭✭✭✭✭
    The size of the collector base would seem to pale to the fact that the way things are collected these days is either proof or circulation strike. Fewer and fewer collectors feel the need to purchase a proof only date to round out their mint state collection.
    Early Dollar Set
  • RKKayRKKay Posts: 3,015 ✭✭✭


    << <i>I must admit that I just don't understand the fascination with the date. >>



    The date does nothing for me, though all the MS collectors have a hole that year. It is hard to stomach paying $85k for a coin that would be $13k or so for another date. Nevertheless, this particular coin looks pretty breathtaking.
    Rick Kay
    Specializing in 1854 and 1855 large FE patterns

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  • mrearlygoldmrearlygold Posts: 17,858 ✭✭✭
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  • OuthaulOuthaul Posts: 7,440 ✭✭✭✭✭
    DIP THAT SUCKER!!!
  • IrishMikeIrishMike Posts: 7,737 ✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>I must admit that I just don't understand the fascination with the date. >>



    The date does nothing for me, though all the MS collectors have a hole that year. It is hard to stomach paying $85k for a coin that would be $13k or so for another date. Nevertheless, this particular coin looks pretty breathtaking. >>



    I agree and I also don't collect dates or morgans. I love the toning and the strike on this coin regardless if its a morgan or seated liberty.
  • DahlonegaDahlonega Posts: 310 ✭
    Even an old gold curmudgeon like me likes this 'Bland' 1895 dollar. Wow!
    Collect for enjoyment
  • mgoodm3mgoodm3 Posts: 17,497 ✭✭✭
    Nice,but a bit to spotty for me.
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  • saintgurusaintguru Posts: 7,724 ✭✭✭
    Nice,but a bit to spotty for me.

    Perhaps if it were shot on a swatch of toile you would find it more charming?image
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  • mgoodm3mgoodm3 Posts: 17,497 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Nice,but a bit to spotty for me.

    Perhaps if it were shot on a swatch of toile you would find it more charming?image >>



    Only if it were purple. Don't like toile in other colors.
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  • saintgurusaintguru Posts: 7,724 ✭✭✭
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  • BAJJERFANBAJJERFAN Posts: 31,082 ✭✭✭✭✭
    <<"I must admit that I just don't understand the fascination with the date.

    When I was younger, the proof only 1858 Seated dollar received rave reviews regarding its rarity and desirability. Now it's pretty much just another date in a long proof series. How long until that same way of thinking catches up to the 1895?">>

    I would guess the intense collector interest in Morgans makes this issue highly desireable for those putting together a complete date/mm set. Even tho the 95 proof is not considered necessary for a complete set, the fact that a 95 business strike was minted leads many to accept the proof issue as a viable substitute. I don't think its the proof set collectors paying $30K for a vf specimen.
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  • FinallyHereFinallyHere Posts: 821 ✭✭✭
    I'm glad to see some of you out there like the coin.....it is quite impressive in person to be sure. As for those of you suggesting a quick trip to NCS or to give her a bath.....shame on you!!! This particular coin was brought into my office raw and at the collectors request sent to NGC for grading. The thought of "conserving" this coin never crossed our minds.

    Seanq....I believe the coin is in fact cameo under that album toning.

    Bruce.....as to your comments...I'd have to agree with your assesment for the most part. However, it will always be a popular coin......I don't see that changing before you and I are dust in the wind.
    Mike Printz
    Harlan J. Berk, Ltd.
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  • goose3goose3 Posts: 11,471 ✭✭✭
    fantastic photography also!
  • ERER Posts: 7,345 ✭
    Is it real?imageimage

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