Should I roll the dice?

Peacemonkey

The 1901 Morgan. Friend came across. Asked her to take pics of the reverse tomorrow.

mbogoman

If it really is a DDR, and authentic, then $65 is a steal. Even for one with minor issues. Buy it.

magikbilly

I really cant see eyes, ears and olives (?) through that glare from this pic. Not sure what you are looking for in this post or am I missing a joke? It would be an R3 right?

Eric

Peacemonkey

<< <i>I really cant see eyes, ears and olives (?) through that glare from this pic. Not sure what you are looking for in this post or am I missing a joke? It would be an R3 right?

Eric >>



I was looking for a reply or two such as mbogoman's. I'm not sure I'd be able to produce a (funny) joke from that set up.

AUandAG

If it is, I suspect you would not rip a friend. But, with that said go for it!

bob

BryceM

I especially like the shield "Nickle". It always makes me wonder when people spell it like that.

TennesseeDave

Looks fake to me. I hope I'm wrong.

Broadstruck

Can't tell if it's real, cleaned, environmentally damaged or not from those pics

Onedollarnohollar

it has a strange look to it, not original finish in my estimation, but the pic is not the greatest as has been stated previously here. it looks like it's hanging on a bid board, so why not just have your friend ask the

proprietor for a professional opinion?

TomB

Do you trust that someone who has the knowledge to recognize a 1901 doubled die reverse Morgan dollar would simultaneously be so careless as to price it at a fraction of its market value? Seems strange to me.

magikbilly

<< <i>Do you trust that someone who has the knowledge to recognize a 1901 doubled die reverse Morgan dollar would simultaneously be so careless as to price it at a fraction of its market value? Seems strange to me. >>



Indeed. I saw it was in the top 50 Vams or wharever it is called in 30 seconds, and then the R3 status...makes one think about that $65.

Eric

Peacemonkey

<< <i>Do you trust that someone who has the knowledge to recognize a 1901 doubled die reverse Morgan dollar would simultaneously be so careless as to price it at a fraction of its market value? Seems strange to me. >>



I agree, and that is what I told my friend. The pic sucks but the color looks off to me. I was hoping someone might immediately be able to spot if it was a fake. Ill have better pics tomorrow but a smaller time window to authenticate the piece as I dont want to leave my friend standing there waiting around while I post. She will be the beneficiary of any profit from this if it turns out to be such, but I have little hopes that it is a cherrypick opp.

atarian

I have my doubts on the 1901. Something doesnt smell right here. Also there are 2 coins I can see maybe 3 that look worn past the point of VG to G or lower and the 1660c coin was dug up. Might be just happenstance but theres enough here to really question this lot and if its really worth the risk. I would probably pass on this.

ricko

I would have to see it 'in hand'... too many possibilities there. Cheers, RickO

HighRelief

If it is the real deal 1901 DDR it will look like this.

Peacemonkey

OK, so Ive wated everyones time. My friend went back and saw no doubled up feathers on the reverse. I sent her the vamworld pics to use as a reference.
I guess the expectation is that someone will look this up in the price guide without knowing what to look for and double them up for the perceived cherry pick?

johnny9434

its hard to tell without looking at it from here. i hope it is for the price your getting it for

lcoopie

you didn't waste my time, I learned something.