New Purchase: 1878-S NGC MS-65 (2-Sided Toned) Morgan Dollar -- How Do You Like Her ??

Stuart · July 22, 2006 1:14PM

I am pleased to have purchased this 1878-S NGC MS-65 (2-Sided Toned) Morgan Dollar this evening at auction from a fellow forum member.

I think that she's a beauty with a strong strike for the date, and am also interested to know how you like her based upon the following original seller's auction photos ...

1878-S NGC MS-65 (2-Sided Toned) Morgan Dollar

Leiana · July 22, 2006 1:16PM

The reverse is very prooflike!

A very nice example to be graded MS 65.

-Amanda

ABC123 · July 22, 2006 1:36PM

Nice * * *

RickMilauskas · July 22, 2006 1:45PM

Very nice...love the obverse toning, PL reverse and crisp detail.

So, where do you think she spent her days?? Would you say in a GSA bag?

Or maybe someone took care of her from her first days from the mint.

coingame2000 · July 22, 2006 2:04PM

Nice coin Stuart -- what do you think of this one, she's a PCGS MS65...

Mikey

coingame2000 · July 22, 2006 2:09PM

Here's another 2-sided toned PCGS MS65 1878-S dollar for you Stuart -- I hope you enjoy it...

Mikey

Stuart · July 22, 2006 2:46PM

Mikey: Those are two very pretty 1878-S toners!! Thanks for sharing them with us!!

dizzyfoxx · July 22, 2006 2:48PM

I like her Stuart, very

coingame2000 · July 22, 2006 2:59PM

Thanks for the kind words Stuart...

Mikey

Sunnywood · July 22, 2006 3:05PM

Stuart, I like this toner better than the one we previously corresponded on ... this one appears to have more color (based on the images). You can never go wrong with attractive color, especially when it is coupled with gem quality (not to mention the most market-acceptable plastic) !!!

Mikey, nice 1878-S toners ... funny how '78-S's have a certain look ... these remind me of the "booming blue monster" that I bought from you several years ago (and later sold back to you I think) ... now I just need you to find me a superb gem toned '78-S monster in a PCGS MS67 holder !!

Best,
Sunnywood

greghansen · July 22, 2006 7:54PM

I especially like the way the toning 'frames' the reverse devices, giving the eagle and wreath an almost 'cameo' appearance against the background of the toning. I myself would find that kind of toning very pleasing. Better than a few cresents against a blazing white coin IMO. Congratulations.

Stuart · July 23, 2006 12:43AM

Thanks to all or your kind words and constructive comments about my new 1878-S NGC MS-65 (2-Sided Toned) Morgan Dollar.

Sunnywood: Thanks very much for your sharing your experience and for your continued guidance helping me to cultivate my taste for toned Morgans, helping me to become more discerning in my selection criteria for them.

1878-S NGC MS-65 (2-Sided Toned) Morgan Dollar

I am also pleased with the following recent 1878-S NGC MS-65 2-Sided Toned Morgan Dollar purchase from fellow forum member MrD, which I recently received.

1878-S NGC MS-65 (2-Sided "Ice Blue" Toned) Morgan Dollar

Sunnywood · July 23, 2006 12:53AM

Hi Stuart, thanks !! Anyone who is interested can see more toned Morgans at the TCCS (Toned Coin Collectors Society) message Boards here:

Toned Coin Collectors Society "Rainbow Room" Forum

Take a look at the "pair of bluberries" thread (similar to the second 1878-S you posted here), and the "Two-Sided Toners" thread further down the page (there's another nice two-sided 1878-S there), plus many other good threads with great pics. Those threads will give you a good idea of the variety of color that is out there ... of course, not every coin has to be a "monster" and you can build a nice collection without having to spend top dollar for "monsters" !!

Best,
Sunnywood

dwssws · July 23, 2006 1:29AM

very nice as usual Stuart!

You had a very discerning eye for white coins and now with the tutelage (from some of our esteemed members) that you are receiving you have really outdone yourself

keep up the good work and keep posting the pics

Stuart · July 23, 2006 4:12AM

Sunnywood and Steve: Thanks very much for your encouragement, your suggestions, and your Toned Coin References!!

etexmike · July 23, 2006 4:36AM

Very nice toner. Congrats.

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etexmike

coingame2000 · July 23, 2006 4:49AM

Stuart: The two-sided "ice-blue" 1878-S dollar is very cool. It looks like the surfaces might be semi-prooflike -- are they?

Mikey

GoldenEyeNumismatics · July 23, 2006 5:02AM

cool neon purple at 5 oclock on the obverse

Stuart · July 23, 2006 5:46AM

<< Stuart: The two-sided "ice-blue" 1878-S dollar is very cool. It looks like the surfaces might be semi-prooflike -- are they? >>

Mikey: Thanks for your above quoted question. In reply to your question, yes both sides of the 1878-S NGC MS-65 (2-Sided "Ice Blue" Toned) Morgan Dollar which is illustrated earlier in this thread are Semi-Prooflike with light Cameo contrast between frosty devices and lightly reflective fields, which really accentuates the cartwheel luster blasting through the light blue toning, as you rotate the coin in light.

I especially love the DMPL, PL and Semi-PL Morgans, especially when they are attractively toned on both sides!!

New Purchase: 1878-S NGC MS-65 (2-Sided Toned) Morgan Dollar -- How Do You Like Her ??

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