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? about weight of well worn Morgan/Peace Dollars

piecesofmepiecesofme Posts: 6,669 ✭✭✭
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I realize this should probably go on the USCF, but I prefer to do my conversing on this Forum.
If I have an accurate scale, how many grams can I expect a well worn Morgan Dollar to weigh less than a MS one?
26.7g is what a Peace or Morgan Dollar should weigh. If I have a Good coin with worn rims, how much less is tolerable?

I only bring this up because I have received some AG/G CC Morgans, that do appear to be genuine based on details and such, but their weights are only from 25.8 to 26.1. That seems to be alot when I compare it to a common date Morgan Dollar that is in very similar condition...they typically weigh 26.3-4.
Should I be concerned or are these weights within tolerance? Thanks
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  • bronco2078bronco2078 Posts: 10,399 ✭✭✭✭✭


    I've got a nice worn down AG-3 or FR-2 morgan that weighs in at 24.9 grams
  • CaptHenwayCaptHenway Posts: 32,491 ✭✭✭✭✭
    "Slicks" can be up to 7% light in weight.
    Numismatist. 50 year member ANA. Winner of four ANA Heath Literary Awards; three Wayte and Olga Raymond Literary Awards; Numismatist of the Year Award 2009, and Lifetime Achievement Award 2020. Winner numerous NLG Literary Awards.
  • piecesofmepiecesofme Posts: 6,669 ✭✭✭
    That is very helpful info. guys, I appreciate it.
    I didn't expect them to weigh right on, like let's say an AU coin, but I was concerned because they are CC Morgans. I'm fully aware that China, as well as some Americans image produce fakes of these because of them being CC's, they bring more value than a common date coin in these lower grades...so you can see my (ignorant) concern hopefully. I'm pretty good at spotting the details not being right, but when something does looks right, I then weigh it and do the magnet test. But now knowing what the tolerance is, I can rest a little easier. Thanks again.
    I can see now why these are faked with that much tolerance in weight. Even more reason to suspect I suppose.
    To forgive is to free a prisoner, and to discover that prisoner was you.
  • perkdogperkdog Posts: 31,314 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Id like to know what to look for as far as fake Morgans go, is there an easy way to tell?
  • bronco2078bronco2078 Posts: 10,399 ✭✭✭✭✭


    I have a bad fake here its the correct thicknesss and diameter but it only weighs 20 grams not sure what its made out of but its even lighter than a clad eisenhower dollar

    I've never seen a fake morgan that weighed the correct amount
  • piecesofmepiecesofme Posts: 6,669 ✭✭✭
    Id like to know what to look for as far as fake Morgans go, is there an easy way to tell?



    I found this to be somewhat helpful for starters
    To forgive is to free a prisoner, and to discover that prisoner was you.
  • perkdogperkdog Posts: 31,314 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Thank You Rich!
  • LukeMarshallLukeMarshall Posts: 2,005 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Though you might like these Pictures...

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  • piecesofmepiecesofme Posts: 6,669 ✭✭✭
    lol Luke. I see your point. The CC Morgans I'm buying aren't quite that worn. I just never thought too much about it til I decided to do this project, then I remembered that China fakes CC's alot because they can be worn (G-VF) and strill carry a nice premium. The first few I received (internet purchases) were off in weight eventhough they had the silver "ping" to them and weren't magnetic. I just panicked a little lol.
    Thanks to those who've helped me out with this, I appreciate it. I hope this thread will help others too.
    To forgive is to free a prisoner, and to discover that prisoner was you.
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