Help Grading Morgan CCs / Candidates for Restoration?

CleverUserName · February 16, 2019 9:45AM

Good morning! I've got these two CCs from a complete set of Morgans and before I send them in to PCGS I was hoping some kind soul could give me some guesses as to possible grades and whether they're candidates for restoration. I'll let the group know the results once I get them back!

The 1893 CC has some black crud best seen in the pic through the mylar (I know some of you hate pics through flips). On the 1889, I wondering if it looks cleaned or if it may be a candidate for restoration. Either way, they'll both be sent in, I'm just not sure if for restoration or grading straight up. Thanks for your help!!

david3142 · February 16, 2019 9:51AM

The 93-CC is badly cleaned and cannot be restored. I would grade it Fine Details and wouldn’t bother sending it in. The 89-CC looks like it has a good shot at a straight grade. Maybe VG10 or F12. I don’t think the marks are disqualifying and I don’t think there’s anything to restore.

jabba · February 16, 2019 9:56AM

I don’t think they will grade due to cleaning if you want to spend the cash go ahead but I would keep them in there flips

CleverUserName · February 16, 2019 10:03AM

Really appreciate your input. Thank you for your time. Without being an experienced collector or dealer, it really throws into question whether I should send in anything from the set.

jabba · February 16, 2019 10:08AM

I have a whole set of Morgan’s that are raw and in tough shape I keep in albums it’s a fun way to collect. If you are looking to grade and flip you can always have another set of eyes look at them in your area like a coin show, shop, or club. Photos don’t always tell the whole story

Connecticoin · February 16, 2019 10:16AM

Might be worth sending them for grading anyway to at least get them in PCGS genuine holders to make them more saleable. Plus I think the 1889-CC has a shot at a straight grade.

ricko · February 16, 2019 5:01PM

Nice old CC Morgans... However, if they were mine, I would put them in an album and work on a CC set of roughly matching coins...Cheers, RickO

RogerB · February 16, 2019 5:20PM

A worn coin cannot be "restored." It could be cleaned or possibly have corrosion stopped, as in conservation.

CleverUserName · February 18, 2019 10:30AM

@RogerB I'm simply using the term PCGS refers to for their services, whatever they may be. Thanks for clarifying again!!

@ricko I'm selling off the collection I inherited to help pay for my daughter's college, so I won't be holding onto them, unfortunately. After looking at everything I've got, I hate to get rid of any of them but I have other life priorities at the moment.

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CCGGG · February 18, 2019 10:45AM

Both have been cleaned. I doubt either would be encapsulated due to harsh cleaning but the 89 "might" make it... I'd grade the 93 as a 10 to 12 and the 89 at ~10.

DollarAfterDollar · February 18, 2019 12:52PM

Definitely not worth grading. If you want to sell them just put them in a well attended local coin auction. You'll pay 15% but get fair bidding in most auctions. Carson City coins always grab attention.

Help Grading Morgan CCs / Candidates for Restoration?

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