1893-S Morgan dollar...Help me out a bit.
crazyhounddog
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Take a look at this Morgan here and give me your thoughts. I know it has more than likely been cleaned at some point in time and would not get anything but a body bag because of that fact. But what do ya think it may grade if it were to receive one. Im thinking vf or so. Thanks a bunch for your time and help. Joe
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mbogoman
https://pcgs.com/setregistry/collectors-showcase/classic-issues-colonials-through-1964/zambezi-collection-trade-dollars/7345Asesabi Lutho
There are tons of cleaned 1893-S Morgans in slabs some of which look worse than yours, so don't be surprised if your coin does make it into a holder.
I think the rub in front of Miss Lib will make it gennie.
bob
PS: love the look!
25 tops if it grades
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<< <i>A '93-S should be authenticated as genuine whether it grades or not. You'll take a massive haircut trying to sell it raw. >>
Agree---a lot of fakes especially added mintmarks. That coin looks cleaned and retoned. I'd pass on it unless it was really cheap.
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As a collector I would only buy a certified piece in the grade I desired. I would not fool around with a raw coin. There is a die scratch through the "T" in "LIBERTY" that appears are all genuine pieces. That feature is even visible on pieces in AG condition, but you need a 10X glass to see it. Still why go through the hastle? Buy a certified piece in the grade you want. Sometimes something is "bargain priced" and uncertified for a reason, and that reason is usually not to your advantage.
<< <i>If you are a collector who is looking for an 1893-S Morgan, here's a piece of advice. The 1893-S dollar is not a rare coin by any means. When I was dealer, there were guys at the shows, who specialized in them, who would have as many as ten certified examples of the coin in stock at a time in various grades. They were not "high roller" dealers. There is no need to bend over backwards to buy this coin.
As a collector I would only buy a certified piece in the grade I desired. I would not fool around with a raw coin. There is a die scratch through the "T" in "LIBERTY" that appears are all genuine pieces. That feature is even visible on pieces in AG condition, but you need a 10X glass to see it. Still why go through the hastle? Buy a certified piece in the grade you want. Sometimes something is "bargain priced" and uncertified for a reason, and that reason is usually not to your advantage. >>
I agree with Bill entirely. And even though the '93-S Morgan is only rare in the same vein as a 1909-S VDB cent, still I'd enjoy owning one!
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Pretty cool that you can see the die scratch in the OP image.
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I'll wager VF25
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I like it, though. Looks pretty nice to me. Even if it were in a "Genuine" holder.
<< <i>There is a die scratch through the "T" in "LIBERTY" that appears are all genuine pieces. That feature is even visible on pieces in AG condition, but you need a 10X glass to see it. Still why go through the hastle?
Pretty cool that you can see the die scratch in the OP image. >>
I didn't say that I could see it on the image. I only said that it needs to be there.