1883 CC GSA Morgan: Grading opinion and questions about GSA coins, their holders, boxes etc.

TheLiberator

Hi all! Long time no see! Hope everyone is doing well. I came into this coin so I am doing some research. I know next to nothing about Morgans...they just aren't my thing as I am more of a type guy. I realize these aren't the best pics, but can I get a grade estimate?

Also, do people prefer these GSA coins in these original holders, or does it much matter? It is in in the original plastic with box and certificate.

What about grading? I guess this in only about a 200 dollar coin but I have seen NGC bands around them before...is it worth it for resale? Thanks in advance!

blitzdude

63 imo but TPG would probably give it a 64. Hell I tried the 6 second grade and was almost ready to give it a 65, glad I stepped back and took some time to have a look.

AUandAG

63+. Leave it in the GSA holder and keep with box and cert. At this grade level, just leave as is. Don't invest more to get graded. Nice dollar.

bob

TheLiberator

Thanks guys! That's about what I was thinking: 63 ish and leave as is.

Wabbit2313

@AUandAG said:
63+. Leave it in the GSA holder and keep with box and cert. At this grade level, just leave as is. Don't invest more to get graded. Nice dollar.

bob

Agreed!

Rollerman

A little less chatter around the face and nose, I'd say 64, but think it's really a nice 63. In the box with the papers is the preferred way to collect these, but you probably knew that.

blu62vette

Even a 64 is hardly worth the grain fees in the current market.

TheLiberator

@blu62vette said:
Even a 64 is hardly worth the grain fees in the current market.

I've been out of it for awhile. What IS the current market? Crappy I guess? Any speculation as to why?

joebb21

Im seeing minimum 64+ and probably will go ms65.

With those pictures I would submit

blitzdude

@joebb21 said:
Im seeing minimum 64+ and probably will go ms65.

With those pictures I would submit

Reverse possibly (6 second scan) but @Rollerman hit it on the obverse, way to much chatter on the nose and around the face. Drops her to a 63 in my very unprofessional opinion.

amwldcoin

Given it's a GSA CC I also give it a shot 65!

hammered54

nice die crack !...64 all day.

mannie gray

Shot 5 in my book.
Nice coin.

HighRelief

I think it would be a 64 lock

Kove

Looks like a decent 64 as a CC GSA.

jtlee321

I think NGC would give this a 64. However, I don't think it would be worth the grading fees to send it in. Ungraded GSA's with box and cert's sell for around the $180.00 - $195.00 mark. A graded NGC MS-64 would sell for around $225.00 - $250.00. So any gain you get by the NGC certification will be eaten up by the shipping and grading fees.

So keep it as is and don't crack it out of that holder, its much more desirable in the original GSA plastic.

CCGGG

64, with a remote shot at 65

ricko

While the reverse is certainly a 64, maybe even a +, the obverse chatter on the face, neck and field in front of the face will drop it to a 63... These sell best in the original GSA packages. I have several and even keep the original shipping box. Cheers, RickO

rln_14

64...thanks rln

joebb21

@blitzdude said:

@joebb21 said:
Im seeing minimum 64+ and probably will go ms65.

With those pictures I would submit

Reverse possibly (6 second scan) but @Rollerman hit it on the obverse, way to much chatter on the nose and around the face. Drops her to a 63 in my very unprofessional opinion.

THis should never grade ms63. Minimum minimum would be ms64 If the cheek mark is more pronounced. Looks like a luster scrape and one that may not show as much in hand.

Insider2

MS-64 as the originality and blazing white luster on these coins tends to increase their eye appeal = grade.

FACT: 1970's MS-63/65
OPINION: 1990's MS-63
OPINION: 2018 MS-64 Light scattered marks in PFA.

Keep in the box.