New coin: 1884-CC GSA Morgan Dollar

NumisOxide

O.k. I didn't make it to the Staten Island coin show today. I left too late with my dad around 11.00 A.M. The coin show started at 9.A.M.- 3P.M. We were on our way to staten Island in N.Y. but to there was to much traffic. So, me and my dad decided to turn around and go to a new coin shop that just opened this year. The coin shop was Nassau Rare Coins. We walked in and I saw a dealer that use to have another coin shop I used to go to just across the street but it closed down. I asked if he had any Liberty Seated Halves but he said they didn't get any in. So, I decided to look at some Morgan dollars because I'm getting to like them too. I decided on the 1884-CC GSA because I didn't own any Carson City coins and I always wanted a GSA CC coin. Well here she is.



Do you think the coin will grade at NGC or get a body bag for the scratch under the cheek? What would you grade the coin?

K6AZ

What you see on the cheek and jaw are reed marks, and pretty common on these. I think it will grade 63. Nice coin with some history.

K6AZ

I should also add it has roller marks on the jaw as well, this is a mint defect and will not affect the grade, I'm pretty sure if you sent this in it would go 63.

NumisOxide

Thanks K6AZ for the advice.

Now, for the day collectors.

DNADave

Congrats on the first CC.

100proof1957

im thinking 62

Is that a die crack on the REV @ 11 o clock ?

VAM ?

NumisOxide

Yes, it is a die crack. I don't know the VAM. I have some close up pictures I'll post later to find the VAM out?

tsacch

i am leaning toward 62, maybe 63 if your lucky, kinda scarred up.

nwcs

It's a nice one and to have all the material with it is better. I think it would grade 62 but the coin is cooler as is without the slabbing or stickers of a TPG.

Betta285

Looks like it has great lustre and a nice strike...MS63

jim

fountainheadgold

NumisOxide

I think my coins a 63.

MAD4MORGANS

John,

I think NGC would be a good pick to grade your coin. I have an 1884CC GSA and they left it in the original holder which preserves its historical significance as being part of that hoard. I seriously doubt they would "body bag" this coin.

Mine graded at MS64 but mine isn't a VAM-2 like yours appears to be from your other thread you posted (you might want to mention the VAM when you send it).

Yeah, yours has a few minor abrasions, (leave it to the Government to screw something up), but you still got a great coin!!

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A penny saved is a Government oversight.

ER

The reverse looks at least 65. But the obverse couldn't carry it.

Steve27

Looks like a nice 63. I hope you're planning to leave it in the original holder, even with the damaged box, it's a nice piece of history.

Will NGC grade less than 5 of these at a time (in their original holders)?

MAD4MORGANS

Steve27 wrote...

<< <i>Will NGC grade less than 5 of these at a time (in their original holders)? >>

I dunno steve, I bought mine pre-graded off eBay a while back. Good question...

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I just called NGC and the coin CAN be graded individually in its original slab holder. They still offer their $99- membership where you get 5 free gradings. I think the Customer Service rep called it an "Early Bird" program.

Normally, If a coin was submitted seperately it would cost more than if five were submitted at one time. It also sounded like those who submit often have different pricing structures based on volumn.

Before submitting to NGC or any other TPG service, I would recommend giving them a call and talk to them firsthand and see if they grade the coin inside the GSA slab leaving it intact protecting its historical value.

anablep

Nice.
Prolly a 63.
Submit it to NGC if you have to. They'll keep it in the historic GSA holder.

mgoodm3

Nice. GSA's are kinda cool.

Nocerino18

Don't crack it out of the GSA holder. They are worth more in the holders.

Jdurg

VERY nice coin! I too just picked up my first CC coin this past weekend, but mine pales in comparison to yours. Although I can say that I have an 1880-S Morgan with similar look and luster. Those coins do look great when they're in good shape.

NumisOxide

The thought of cracking this coin out of the holder will never cross my mind. That something I would never do. If I had it graded by NGC it would be graded inside the holder. Yes, they are worth more in the holders and also with the original box, and COA.

I'm just worried about the tiny thin scratches on the left side of her chin on the lower cheek. Would NGC bodybag this coin for those scratches?