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A VERY nice Toned Morgan

NewmismatistNewmismatist Posts: 1,802 ✭✭
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Picked this up at Central States - Paid a "Little" too much image - but one of those coins that when you see it, you just have to own it! (It's even nicer in hand! image

So the question is: Would it upgrade if I dipped it? image



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Collecting eye-appealing Proof and MS Indian Head Cents, 1858 Flying Eagle and IHC patterns and beautiful toned coins.

“It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you know for sure that just ain't so.” Mark Twain
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    dizzyfoxxdizzyfoxx Posts: 9,823 ✭✭✭
    If you dip that coin I will imageimageimageimage

    Leave it alone. It is gorgeous! image

    I know you wouldn't dare dip that treasure but just the thought of it made me a little image

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    mdwoodsmdwoods Posts: 5,526 ✭✭✭
    Very vibrant looking color.
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    MyqqyMyqqy Posts: 9,777 ✭
    The pictures look pretty tweaked- is there a photo with less contrast? Is it raw or slabbed? image
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    NewmismatistNewmismatist Posts: 1,802 ✭✭


    << <i>The pictures look pretty tweaked- is there a photo with less contrast? Is it raw or slabbed? image >>



    I didn't do the images - but I don't think they are tweaked - I'm probably going to have Poorguy re-image it for me as the coin is really much nicer than the image - It's slabbed - care to guess by which TPGS and what they graded it?

    Collecting eye-appealing Proof and MS Indian Head Cents, 1858 Flying Eagle and IHC patterns and beautiful toned coins.

    “It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you know for sure that just ain't so.” Mark Twain
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    dthigpendthigpen Posts: 3,932 ✭✭
    Those pictures look like they were done in MartyVision(tm).
    Mr. Thigpen

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    ERER Posts: 7,345 ✭
    NICE!!!!

    67?
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    theFonztheFonz Posts: 96
    yeah, those pix suck.
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    NumismaticsNumismatics Posts: 1,092
    COOL
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    fountainheadgoldfountainheadgold Posts: 2,467


    << <i>Picked this up at Central States - Paid a "Little" too much image - but one of those coins that when you see it, you just have to own it! (It's even nicer in hand! image

    So the question is: Would it upgrade if I dipped it? image



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    I recently had the pleasure of seeing this coin for several days, and The picture does not do this coin justice, The coin is much better in hand. This is one of those coins you see in person and you start trying to figure out "how am I going to own this coin". Coins of this caliper only come along once in a while, and always command Top Dollar. I also know that Newmismatist would have people standing in line if he choose to sell this MONSTER. I know I would be in line.
    Michael
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    MyqqyMyqqy Posts: 9,777 ✭
    So what is the plastic type, and what is the grade?

    I'm not doubting you that the coin looks fantastic- but the picture really does look altered and overcontrasted- I would like to see some photos done like K6AZ's photography.... image
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    fountainheadgoldfountainheadgold Posts: 2,467


    << <i>So what is the plastic type, and what is the grade?

    I'm not doubting you that the coin looks fantastic- but the picture really does look altered and overcontrasted- I would like to see some photos done like K6AZ's photography.... image >>



    It is an ms67 graded by PCGS, It is a most probable upgrade candidate to 68. I would bet it makes 68. If this coin is altered or overcontrasted, IT WAS DONE BY NATURE
    Michael
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    Spiffy469Spiffy469 Posts: 661 ✭✭
    gorgeous

    Jeff
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    stmanstman Posts: 11,352 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I believe what we have here is some members spoiled by some of the great photography a few members have produced on this forum.
    That said, this looks like an image from Island coins and I believe they use a scanner. Sometimes we just do the best we can.

    YUP, I still use a scanner and some of the comments in this thread is why you rarely see me post images anymore. Too many...
    "Photo Connoisseurs" around this place lately.image It's a Virtual world here folks not a perfect one. OK, as you were.image
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    ERER Posts: 7,345 ✭
    Here is pics of my lowly scanned coin.

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    NewmismatistNewmismatist Posts: 1,802 ✭✭


    << <i>I believe what we have here is some members spoiled by some of the great photography a few members have produced on this forum.
    That said, this looks like an image from Island coins and I believe they use a scanner. Sometimes we just do the best we can.

    YUP, I still use a scanner and some of the comments in this thread is why you rarely see me post images anymore. Too many...
    "Photo Connoisseurs" around this place lately.image It's a Virtual world here folks not a perfect one. OK, as you were.image >>



    I believe that the image is a scanned image - the colors are pretty accurate - but they are much bighter, and very lusterous - I''ll probably get digital photographic images between now and ANA - when I get them, I'll post them and you can compare - The best way to describe this coin is as Fountinheadgold indicated: - when you have it in hand it's one of those coins that is a "I've got to own THIS coin" I held 2 toned MS68s at the Mid-America show in Chicago - this coin is technically as nice or nicer than either of the MS68s and the toning is, well, let's just say "Spectacular" !
    Collecting eye-appealing Proof and MS Indian Head Cents, 1858 Flying Eagle and IHC patterns and beautiful toned coins.

    “It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you know for sure that just ain't so.” Mark Twain
    Newmismatist
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    kryptonitecomicskryptonitecomics Posts: 9,185 ✭
    Great coin Ron.....my favorite toning pattern!!!! I can't wait to get to see that coin in person.....no mater what plastic she's in image
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    TorinoCobra71TorinoCobra71 Posts: 8,023 ✭✭✭
    It probably would upgrade if you dipped it. But why do that and destroy that beautifully toned Morgan??

    TorinoCobra71

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    dizzyfoxxdizzyfoxx Posts: 9,823 ✭✭✭


    << <i>It probably would upgrade if you dipped it. >>



    I sure do disagree with this. IMHO, the only chance a coin like that has for an upgrade IS the toning. That toning is "out of this world" gorgeous and a coin with eye-appeal as strong as that, has an incredibly high chance of being "blessed" with a 68! Dip it, and it loses its' uniqueness, natural superlative surfaces, and eye appeal.

    BTW, I'm still looking for one nicely toned Morgan for my collection and that is exactly what I'm looking for.image
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    NewmismatistNewmismatist Posts: 1,802 ✭✭


    << <i>It probably would upgrade if you dipped it. But why do that and destroy that beautifully toned Morgan??

    TorinoCobra71 >>



    Looks like I shoulda added the "winky" icon! image
    Collecting eye-appealing Proof and MS Indian Head Cents, 1858 Flying Eagle and IHC patterns and beautiful toned coins.

    “It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you know for sure that just ain't so.” Mark Twain
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    anablepanablep Posts: 5,029 ✭✭✭✭✭
    You need to send that Morgan to me so I can rub that nasty tarnish off.




















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    Beauty. Congrats!!!
    Always looking for attractive rim toned Morgan and Peace dollars in PCGS or (older) ANA/ANACS holders!

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    morgannut2morgannut2 Posts: 4,293 ✭
    If the surfaces are near flawless and the luster/strike is great, it certainly has the EYE-APPEAL in spades to go MS-68. Really a rare example so nice.image
    morgannut2
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    dizzyfoxxdizzyfoxx Posts: 9,823 ✭✭✭
    You know actually, that Morgan has some "damaged" and "tarnished" surfaces. You really should try to sell it a.s.a.p. Since I'm currently in a generous mood, I'd be willing to relieve you of it... just name your price imageimage
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    MyqqyMyqqy Posts: 9,777 ✭
    ER- I like your "lowly" coin, but your icon pic kinda freaks me out..... image
    My style is impetuous, my defense is impregnable !

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