Anybody use the restoration on a Morgan? RESULTS POSTED!

AUandAG · June 3, 2014 4:47AM

I have a proof 1888 and it has a bit of a haze and thought it might be a good candidate. But,
what has your experience been? Turn around time??
bob

Wolf359 · June 3, 2014 6:09AM

Looks possible.

4-6 weeks at least is what they say.

Wolf359 · June 3, 2014 6:13AM

I used NCS once on a proof morgan. Came back half done (half the toning removed). They called it cleaned under the very heavy toning. I guess the NCS screening process wasn't too good or intelligent. Made me pretty mad, turned it into an unsaleable raw coin. Haven't used them since, and never tried the PCGS service.

AUandAG · June 3, 2014 6:15AM

I can live with 4-6 weeks....kinda of scared to try though.

bob

Wolf359 · June 3, 2014 6:24AM

I think you have a nice cameo there. There just aren't many Deep cameos in 1888 pop reports if I remember right.

If it grades PR63 or better (and it looks like it), you have to try.

coindeuce · June 3, 2014 7:24AM

I personally witnessed the removal of fugly, mottled toning from a PCGS-65 1895-S Morgan. The "Restoration" was respectable. I know I would need to have nerves of steel to submit a coin like the above for such service.

mustanggt · June 3, 2014 9:37AM

I had a PL CC Morgan done by PCGS and it went well.

ricko · June 3, 2014 9:53PM

Good candidate....worth a try.... be sure to show us when complete....Cheers, RickO

mercurydimeguy · June 3, 2014 10:15PM

I would disagree based on the picture (in hand the coin might look different). What are the hairlines/wipe marks on it? Are those picture artifacts or on the actual coin? They go across the devices which raises flags... The pictures make the coin look cleaned so if it's already in a holder don't crack it out!

If it's already in a holder send it in for restoration but they might refuse it (a good sign that it is cleaned).

I've sent about 11 coins in since they started offering the service, they have refused to restore 4 out of the 11 so far...and looking at the coins returned, I knew immediately why.

I'm sorry this Proof Morgan looks cleaned to me from the photos (look at the wipe marks across devices, halo around the stars and lettering, etc., a tell tale sign on a proof).

Just my 10 cents

Don't let it deter you from following your own heart...

TwoSides2aCoin · June 3, 2014 10:39PM

Looks like a candidate you can do yourself.

AUandAG · August 12, 2014 1:23PM

Just got the results. A couple of days over 2 months.

PR63CA

Wow, Can't wait to see it in hand!

Order #20821884 / Submission #5039351
Line # Item # Cert # PCGS No. CoinDate Denomination Variety Country Grade
1 1 29848184 87323 1888 $1 USA PR63CA

Don't know how to post the pics over but it sure looks like the haze is all gone!

bob

Here's the link to the auction on ebay back a couple of months: 1888 Proof

Coin Facts

WTCG · August 12, 2014 1:40PM

Looks like you got your order completed fairly quickly. I had one order that went in about a week after yours. Even under an expedited service it's just about to be finished in the next few days.

AUandAG · August 12, 2014 1:42PM

Yes, was expecting a bit longer but am glad I don't have to wait any longer!

bob

lostincoins · August 12, 2014 2:14PM

Bob you and FTB always find great coins, I am so jealous

blu62vette · August 12, 2014 2:24PM

Well done!!!

AUandAG · August 12, 2014 2:26PM

Don't be jealous, just start looking!

Ebay is not dead if you trust your instincts and have the knowledge.

bob

Kove · August 12, 2014 6:08PM

I'm impressed!

WingedLiberty1957 · August 12, 2014 7:52PM

Here you go ...

(You did great ... bought raw off ebay, got it in a problem-free PCGS slab, and tripled your initial investment.)

bolivarshagnasty · August 13, 2014 12:53AM

<< <i>I'm impressed! >>

I'm impressed as well. Great job!!!!!

messydesk · August 13, 2014 1:03AM

Congrats! Looks like it was a good candidate for conservation, indeed!

lcoopie · August 13, 2014 1:12AM

Well done

guitarwes · August 13, 2014 1:14AM

Very nice roll-of-the-dice all the way around from the purchase to grading!

kimber45ACP · August 13, 2014 1:17AM

TwoSides2aCoin · August 13, 2014 1:34AM

I'm almost green with pvc (envy)

It's like a "You Suck"… but not quite.

Stuart · August 13, 2014 1:41AM

Coin-grats!

Beautiful coin and a great pickup! Glad that you conserved it for your collection and also for posterity!

HighRelief · August 13, 2014 1:43AM

PCGS did a fine job on it, nice one AUandAG.

TPRC · August 13, 2014 2:21AM

Wow. Congrats. I have couple in to them, including a proof trade dollar. I hope it does half as well.

Wabbit2313 · August 13, 2014 3:18AM

Sweet!

Justlooking · August 13, 2014 4:20AM

Amazing save!

lkeigwin · August 13, 2014 4:56AM

Terrific! Smart moves all around.

I have used PCGS's restoration service six or eight times and I've never been unhappy with the results. Most of the time I'm 100% satisfied. Once I was a little disappointed more of the PVC wasn't removed. But I suspect PCGS knew the limit on how far they could go.

I have a lot of faith in their skills. Much more so than NCS. The only thing I dislike is the 4% premium fee and, of course, that they now charge for a service that used to be free and was covered by the guarantee (talking about spots that develop, like PVC and verdigris).
Lance.

Kove · August 13, 2014 5:01AM

I guess what I like most about the coin is that it still looks like a 125 year old coin. They got rid of the haze, but the coin doesn't look stripped and dull-white in the photo, and it really highlights the cameo. Much of NCS' work seems to sap the character right out of the coins. I like the approach PCGS seems to be taking with these restorations.

123cents · August 13, 2014 5:21AM

Looks fantastic! Congrats!

Vbowling299 · August 13, 2014 5:33AM

Looks great! i'll take one please

Treashunt · August 13, 2014 8:27PM

Great job, congrats

Anybody use the restoration on a Morgan? RESULTS POSTED!

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