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New Purchase from Legend- 1902 Proof Morgan
rhedden
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This pretty proof Morgan is one of just a handful of new purchases I have made in the past year. When I saw it on Legend's website yesterday, I thought that it would be a great match to my monster-toned 1902 proof Barber half dollar, so I bought it. 1902-1904 proof Morgans, while not especially rare, are seldom seen with cameo contrast. The best way to locate one that has exceptional eye appeal is to acquire an example with pretty toning, which is easier said than done.
While the website image is a TruView-style image that won't show hairlines, I think this coin is going to be more than satisfactory in-hand. It is graded a modest PR64/CAC, so it surely has some hairlines under the toning, but outside of a couple light obverse flecks, it is free of carbon spots, finger prints, splotchy toning, and other distractions that plague classic proof coinage.
Does anyone have a monster-toned proof 1902 cent, nickel, dime, or quarter they'd like to part with?
While the website image is a TruView-style image that won't show hairlines, I think this coin is going to be more than satisfactory in-hand. It is graded a modest PR64/CAC, so it surely has some hairlines under the toning, but outside of a couple light obverse flecks, it is free of carbon spots, finger prints, splotchy toning, and other distractions that plague classic proof coinage.
Does anyone have a monster-toned proof 1902 cent, nickel, dime, or quarter they'd like to part with?
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peacockcoins
That's a beauty, Ron. Congrats !!
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Nice coin! I wish they would put the slab images up at their site.
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But that's a real WOW coin. Congratulations
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how refreshing to see a nice proof barber half.
pre-36 proofs did not seem to fare well.
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Now THAT is one sweet looking Morgan.
Im not a Morgan fan but that is very attractive!
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I was expecting worse hairlines on a PR64. There seem to be some faint signs of scuffing hidden among a few stars at the left side, and just a few scattered obverse lines otherwise. The toning is even more intense than the photos suggest. It is not one of those coins that only looks colorful when tilted a certain way. There is a hint of blue-green toning throughout the central obverse. The reverse looks just like the photos. Legend definitely lived up to their billing on this item. That makes two really high-end toned proofs I've bought from them. (The other was a 1912 quarter in PR65). Now to find the rest of the 1902 proof toners.... check back with me in 20 years and I should have the set finished.
Awesome that it looks great in hand. So many are really dark, almost black, but when blasted with light, look acceptable.
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You're well on your way to a full 1902 proof set.
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Congratulations on your new addition. I love that type of toning!