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Which Morgan Type Would You Rather Own??
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Spent lots of time this weekend so far just browsing for coins. I came across a pair of Morgan dollars that I posted below. Grade aside, would you rather have a collection of white near PL coins or Toned gems?
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I would lean more toward the attractively toned pieces, but sometimes the prices get out of hand. I also don’t care for artificial toning, and sometimes collectors disagree over what is artificial and what is natural.
I like toned coins, but between these two coins I like the white near PL better.
I agree with @Billjones on this Grade aside the toner has character and is natural just my taste not to much not to little.
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I assume the reverse of the 90-S is not PL? MS67 79-S, 80-S and 81-S Morgans are common enough that one should be picky with these and not just buy a generic 67. I like the toning, but the jury's out on the surfaces. If the coin is a knock-out in person, then I'd probably favor this one. I am intrigued by the 90-S, as they have rather low pops in PL/DMPL, so this may be a good buy. If both sides are as shown, this would have easily been called PL or better ca. 1990.
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The 79s in superb gem with nice color seems more appealing to me.
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Why not do both and go with toned PL/DMPL Morgan's. @blu62vette can help you out
Ive got a 64 * Morgan (forget the date, but common) that is perfectly white. Ive never understood the grade or the star designation other than it looks like a nice 5. I bought it because the star piqued my curiosity and was close to the same price of a regular 64 and thought it could be compared to other Morgan’s for something I've been missing, like a certain cheek look, etc.
I think the Star on a white coin would be less available (just a guess) than a toned Morgan with one so I like it for that, but it doesn’t really help the grade describe the coin really.
I am a huge fan of both! For my set I also have a few bright white coins as well for variety. Here’s a nice pair:
Toned coins? No thanks. Mostly because the toners with eye appeal are way overpriced.
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I like NONE!
I hate Morgans.
I prefer the white, PL coin.... I do not like tarnish on my coins.... If I wanted environmental damage, I can do it myself - much cheaper....Cheers, RickO
Neither coin gets me excited. My money would stay in my wallet.