Questions about this 1896-s Morgan

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genesis156
genesis156 Posts: 42 ✭✭
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I bought what I think is a very nice 1896-s Morgan in an eBay auction recently. Has some heavy splotchy toning (several colors), and extremely sharp details (full bf). I bid low XF



thinking I had a shot at an AU coin. It’s got some nics on the mouth and nose area but I actually think it might be MS. Weighs 26.76g and I have no doubt it’s authentic but can’t say if the toning is real are possibly artificial.

I usually resell raw coins that I buy in auctions, but I’m thinking about sending this one to a tpg. Any thoughts on who I should send it to (I’m a rookie at this)? Should I send it as is or get it dipped? Do tpg dip coins? Thanks for any thoughts.

genesis156

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  • mannie gray
    mannie gray Posts: 7,259 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @TomB said:
    It sure looks like an 1896 with an added S mintmark to me.

    Yep. Look at the area around the mintmark.
    Even if it's authentic , it would not straight grade

  • david3142
    david3142 Posts: 3,693 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I agree with TomB. Get your money back. If you are new at this don’t buy raw key date coins on eBay (or anywhere else for that matter).

  • ricko
    ricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I agree with TomB ... looks like an added MM....Try to get your money back... Cheers, RickO

  • BGERRISH
    BGERRISH Posts: 74 ✭✭✭
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    TomB has got it right, added S.

  • golden
    golden Posts: 10,535 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Send it back quick!

  • astrorat
    astrorat Posts: 9,221 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    As others have indicated, it's an added 'S' mintmark. Time for a refund.

    Numismatist Ordinaire
    See http://www.doubledimes.com for a free online reference for US twenty-cent pieces
  • genesis156
    genesis156 Posts: 42 ✭✭
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    Thanks for the consensus comments. After closer inspection I agree. Refund will pay for turkey this week! Thanks again

    genesis156
  • djm
    djm Posts: 1,565 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @genesis156 said:
    Thanks for the consensus comments. After closer inspection I agree. Refund will pay for turkey this week! Thanks again

    The silver in the coin is worth more than a turkey. Keep the coin for your silver stack.

  • lkenefic
    lkenefic Posts: 9,518 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Agreed!! Added MM... if you used Paypal, you should be able to get your money back. If you used a CC, you might be able to do a charge back.

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