My first Craigslist purchase: 1878-CC Morgan ... Grade Opinions
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Browsing Craigslist a few weeks back and came across an add for this Morgan. Sellers photos were a little blurry, but the price seemed liked a bargain. This was my first purchase through Craigslist. Never have been too sure about buying coins through this sort of venue.
Ended up buying this coin and about 40 other Morgan and Peace dollars that the seller inherited from his father. The guy said his father bought them years ago and they were all in his SDB. Unfortunately, almost half of them had been cleaned. This and one other Morgan were the nicest of the bunch.
Thoughts on grade?
Ended up buying this coin and about 40 other Morgan and Peace dollars that the seller inherited from his father. The guy said his father bought them years ago and they were all in his SDB. Unfortunately, almost half of them had been cleaned. This and one other Morgan were the nicest of the bunch.
Thoughts on grade?
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As for the 1878-CC, I'd call it a 64.
64s still in the OGP sell for a good premium compared to raw examples, or so I've noticed over the past couple of years, but it's still a great example regardless!
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<< <i>First off, this is probably the first positive thing I've heard relating coins and Craigslist. Glad it worked out well for you.
As for the 1878-CC, I'd call it a 64. >>
Same here exactly. Nice Morgan.
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<< <i>Shot 65. >>
Only after a few shots.
I think more like 63, perhaps 63+.
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<< <i>When I read the title to the thread, I literally felt my gut drop. So glad this isn't a fake. Whewww. Beauty. I gotta say a 64 and that the reverse is what got it there. The reverse is gorgeous.
This is exactly what I thought. Seeing the words 'Craigslist' and 'purchase' in the same sentence, even just seeing 'Craigslist' in a title, I clench up.
THOUGH, is there something going on with the rim, or is it just my eyes???
Is it 12:00 on the reverse, or maybe 3:00 on the reverse?, or a combination of many small areas?
To me, the area just left of 12:00 reverse, looks more like a strike related issue - such as lamination. Is this even possible on the rim?
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