1883-O Morgan Post Mint or Die Issue, Opinions (Big Pic's)

78750Aggie

I recently sold these coins and the buyer (after 3 weeks) called and said they are counterfeit. I've posted pictures of these coins twice and received several comments, but none indicated they were counterfeit. Is it possible?

I recently purchased a small collection primarily for the silver. There were 14 1883-O Morgans in what looked mint condition so I paid a small preimum for the coins. After getting home and under improved lighting I noticed what looks to be raised bubbles or bumps all over Liberty's face and in her hair. The fields on the coins look nice and clean and there is nice luster present on the coins. The Reverse looks good on all coins.

What causes the raised bubbles? At least they look raised and seem to cast a shadow when lighting is at an angle.

Thanks,





I recently sold these coins and the buyer (after 3 weeks) called and said they are counterfeit. I've posted pictures of these coins twice and received several comments, but none indicated they were counterfeit. Is it possible?

AUandAG

I would say that it may be from a rusted die. New Orleans is a humid place and dies rusted
quite well there.

bob

Rampage

That is correct. It was struck with a rusted die. Very commong on New Orleans dollars. I have many.

78750Aggie

I recently sold these coins and the buyer (after 3 weeks) called and said they are counterfeit. I've posted pictures of these coins twice and received several comments, but none indicated they were counterfeit. Is it possible?

ColonelJessup

Quite a common phenomenon with 83-O, 84-O, 85-O, some other dates, for reason noted above.

jhar

1883-O is a pretty common date for someone to counterfit.