More Reconsideration Help Needed: 1904-S Morgan(Rattler holder)

JGnumismatics

Hello again,

I have picked up another great Morgan Dollar in a PCGS rattler holder, a 1904-S Morgan Dollar graded ms63, and am considering the possibilities of the coin getting reconsidered to the next grade of ms64. I have done my best with the pics for now, and may be able to add more later tonight, thanks in advance for opinions and suggestions.

JG

ricko

Difficult to say.... a nice Morgan.... grade looks good...in hand, could be 64....Cheers, RickO

wheatguy

It looks like a solid candidate for an upgrade, if there is luster on the coin not present in your photos.

lkeigwin

Unless you're in love with the holder, a regrade doesn't suffer a premium fee like the reconsideration.
Lance.

DennisH

It looks like a 63 to me... albeit one with very few marks. But it's also one that appears to have some cheek frost loss, enough obverse field scuffs, and only OK lustre to keep it from being a 64. And like Lance says, the value jump from 63 to 64 is not huge. As a small old holder 63 it will always attract a lot of attention; in a new 64 holder I suspect it would get overlooked.

Broadstruck

<< <i>It looks like a 63 to me >>

AUandAG

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JGnumismatics

Thanks for the responses thus far, I thought it looked a little better then a 63 due to not much for chatter. Some small marks, but I had a 1880-O similar deal graded ms64 with a huge cheek gouge that was similar quality. Regardless, I really enjoy the coin so far.

lcoopie

so, send it in and let us know.

Wabbit2313

Very nice coin. I think you have a better shot cracking it or regrading it. I have had bad luck with the reconsideration, and I think it is because they have to admit they are now less strict. Think about that for a moment.

Some things to consider on this coin. Was it in a position to already be sent in? Was it in a position to be sent to CAC? If so, well, there is your answer.

On the 80-O, it must have original booming luster right?

Cheers, and I wish I had that baby!

JGnumismatics

<< <i>Very nice coin. I think you have a better shot cracking it or regrading it. I have had bad luck with the reconsideration, and I think it is because they have to admit they are now less strict. Think about that for a moment.

Some things to consider on this coin. Was it in a position to already be sent in? Was it in a position to be sent to CAC? If so, well, there is your answer.

On the 80-O, it must have original booming luster right?

Cheers, and I wish I had that baby! >>



Good points made. Anything's available at the right price

Rampage

Really difficult to say, but it looks like a solid MS63 to me. I've seen MS63s (1904-S) that looked a bit cleaner.

coinkat

The 1904-s is at the low of the quality spectrum for the San Francisco mint. While this is slightly better than average for the specific date, it does not give rise to reconsideration or an upgrade. I would leave it as is- if you feel compelled to do something, send it off to CAC.

Pleasure

I agree - Leave it as is - it's going to draw more attention in the older case than in a new even if you got a 64. The jump in value isn't worth it, IMO

JGnumismatics

Thanks everyone for the opinions and thoughts!