I wonder how many Brothels, saloon's, and poker game's this coin has seen?

jabba · June 13, 2006 8:33AM

Just got it back from NGC, looks like there is a pop of 2!

Coindexter · June 13, 2006 8:41AM

I'll admit that I'm only modestly familiar with Morgan grading diagnostics, but with that much detail on Liberty, a clearly defined date and a strong mint mark, how did this coin get a grade of FR02? I see that the reverse rim is close to being obliterated, but there is still a hint of it. The obverse rim, while weak, is appearant. Can somebody enlighten me on the requirements for the ultra-low circulated grades?

BTW, I really dig circulated Morgans. This one is especially sweet.

mgoodm3 · June 13, 2006 8:45AM

Probably not any brothels, saloons. Probably just the front pocket of some syphilitic geezer.

Longacre · June 13, 2006 8:47AM

Lots of character, that coin!

relayer · June 13, 2006 8:49AM

Good thing it's in plastic then. Did you boil it before submitting?

Scavenger · June 13, 2006 8:58AM

From my understanding, if you can read the word "LIBERTY" it is too high grade for P-01

291fifth · June 13, 2006 9:01AM

There is something about Carson City that captivates collectors. I think many of them wish they were around at the time of the old west.

keets · June 13, 2006 9:09AM

the obverse looks closer to G4 but the reverse looks closer to AG3, so i figure the FR2 is FAIR compromise.

dizzyfoxx · June 13, 2006 9:28AM

I'm envisioning it has seen Brothels more than anywhere else.

BlindedByEgo · June 13, 2006 9:45AM

<< <i>the obverse looks closer to G4 but the reverse looks closer to AG3, so i figure the FR2 is FAIR compromise.

>>

I thought that the rev looked more FA-2 and the obv looked more AG-3. I think it should be resubmitted to PCGS for Presidential review for a possible upgrade

jabba · June 13, 2006 11:52AM

I look at a coin like this and wonder who owned it and where it has been. Most Morgans got denied there true calling and never made it out of the bag. Im happy with the grade!

fivecents · June 13, 2006 1:03PM

Should be in a AG03 holder.

NumisOxide · June 13, 2006 1:14PM

Nice low grade CC.

Newb · June 13, 2006 3:42PM

<< <i>I look at a coin like this and wonder who owned it and where it has been. Most Morgans got denied there true calling and never made it out of the bag. Im happy with the grade! >>

Me too, Jabba....this one's had a full life as well! If only they could tell us...

Mercury · June 13, 2006 3:49PM

I must agree. That is the type of coin that says.... What happened to me.....where have I been......

Mercury

granddad · June 13, 2006 4:27PM

Should have a "Saddle Bag" attribute.

Have a Great Day!
Louis

kwmorgan · June 14, 2006 1:46AM

<< <i>There is something about Carson City that captivates collectors. I think many of them wish they were around at the time of the old west. >>

You're absolutely right. There is magic in the little "CC" underneath the wreath. Silver straight out of the Comstock Lode. My prized possession out of my Morgan collection are the 1880-1885 GSA's, with the "Great Treasury release set of 1898-O to 1904-O a distant second. This very worn 1878-CC has a lot of character to it. If only it could tell us the story of where it has been over the past 100+ years.

ABC123 · June 14, 2006 2:00AM

My guess: Brothels=33, Saloons=77, Poker Games--too many !

lkenefic · June 14, 2006 2:41AM

Too much detail left on the obverse...and the rim wear on the reverse suggests AG3...at least IMHO

L

anablep · June 14, 2006 2:51AM

Gradeflation my @$$. If anything, this coin should serve as an example of an undergraded specimen.

Very nice BTW. Love the character of the coin. And the fact that its a CC makes it all the more alluring.

Its seen lots of "action" that's for sure!

jabba · June 14, 2006 4:37AM

So you guys are saying I have a PQ FA2 coin

I never thought I would hear people say NGC graded somthing so poor on the tight side!

kwmorgan · June 14, 2006 4:52AM

Reminds me alot of my G-"something" unslabbed 1879-CC. Since '79-CC is so expensive in higher grades, I decided to go for G with some character to it. I look at my '79 and wonder what stories it could tell me. My reverse I can still see "USA" but the rim is gone in spots. Has similar patina to this coin.

orie · June 14, 2006 5:35AM

The Rev is a solid FR2 and I make the Obv AG3. I think a type set with this kind of coin is much more interesting than a bunch of condition rarities in MS65/66. That coin has some history. MHO

IwantNonCCs · June 14, 2006 7:33AM

I think maybe you can sell it as having a lock on an upgrade.

MrEureka · June 14, 2006 8:00AM

I wonder how many Brothels, saloon's, and poker game's this coin has seen?

So you bought it from Russ?

pontiacinf · June 14, 2006 8:47AM

<< <i>I wonder how many Brothels, saloon's, and poker game's this coin has seen?

So you bought it from Russ? >>

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I wonder how many Brothels, saloon's, and poker game's this coin has seen?

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