Thoughts on this Morgan?

K6AZ

This isn't my coin, someone sent it to me to image. What do you think of it?

Capstick

Nice coin. I like it.

MikeInFL

Very nice reverse. The thumbprint kills the obverse for me...Mike

CoinResource

black splotch on center obverse... ugh.

Cam40

ok toning
ms64
great pic

wam98

MS-64. Would have said 65, but the spot and what appears to be a print (could be fabric) kept me from 65. After doing a little research, I found out the 1886 Philly was a high production coin and the dies were used to no end. For some reason the obverse softness doesn't match the reverse on this coin. I have a NGC MS-65 with the same softness as this obverse, but mine also has a soft reverse, just like an O mint Morgan.

K6AZ

Wam, this coin is fully struck on both sides. Sometimes toning like this will make it appear to be soft. The diagonal line is present just above the ear, which is a good indicator of a strong strike.

Purple73

Looks like she tried to go to the gothic look, Nice coin though.

PURPLE!

BigGreek

I like it alot too. I can see it as a high end 64. Can anything be done to
the black spot which wouldn't hurt the color?

mgoodm3

Pretty coin.

BIGDAVE

i Like it send it to me it matches the 78-s i got from you

K6AZ

<< <i>I like it alot too. I can see it as a high end 64. Can anything be done to
the black spot which wouldn't hurt the color? >>



I'm not sure. On coins like this I avoid messing with them at all. The board member had it listed as a 64 for sale on another message board for $55.

MORGANHUNTER2

It's a beaut- I would venture to say a solid 65 candidate.

pmh1nic

Another coin I like but one that many collectors would feel is too deeply toned.

arlea1957

when I read the title "Thoughts on this Morgan?" and saw the coin my first thought was.......

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razorface1027

I love antique type toning on Morgans. The rainbows...Ahh, I can do w/o them. Gorgeous coin, Eric.


Tom

dizzyfoxx

I LOVE the reverse! dizzyfoxx

BillJones

I'd grade it MS-65, despite the spot. The coin is beautifully toned, and to expect all of the toning to be perfect, is something that must be reserved for coins in MS-66 and higher.

Without the spot it would have a shot at MS-66, but no higher than that.

Myqqy

Another coin I like but one that many collectors would feel is too deeply toned.

Actually, I think it isn't toned deeply enough. While it's an attractive morgan, I would look for something with a bit more intense toning....

MAD4MORGANS

I've been trying to figure out why you liked this coin so much to post photos of it, but I just can't seem to figure why you're so proud of it!!

Edited---The ORIGINAL photos look to be MS-65 to me. Some 1886 Ps were know to have a touch of weakness in the strikes according to the VAM Encyclopedia.

Anyone might know what VAM this might be??!!

Purple73

Hahhahahaahh! Thats a good one!

K6AZ

<< <i>I've been trying to figure out why you liked this coin so much to post photos of it, but I just can't seem to figure why you're so proud of it!!

Anyone might know what VAM this might be??!!

>>



Wiseguy.

ziggy29

Not bad. Solid 64 at minimum, decent shot at 5.

TorinoCobra71

Nice coin, Eric. Is it me or have you become partial to toned Morgans over the past few Months?? You should have never sold me those four NGC Fat Slab Morgans that all have beautiful rim toning!!

TorinoCobra71

lordmarcovan

<< <i>Very nice reverse. The thumbprint kills the obverse for me...Mike >>



What MikeInFL said. It's a very attractive coin, but I don't care for the fingerprint. (I wouldn't say the print kills it for me, but it's a tad distracting).

JRocco

I like that coin Eric- I see a good shot at a 65 there with nice color. Not a high dollar piece, but a nice addition to a colored set. That print does not bother me.

K6AZ

Well, if anyone wants to discuss this coin with the owner, PM monstavet, it's his coin. I think it was a steal for what he was asking, but I'm not sure if it is still for sale or not.