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Battle Axe Morgans: AT or NT?

RYKRYK Posts: 35,800 ✭✭✭✭✭
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I was in Pittsburgh last week and my 92 year old grandmother bestowed upon me her "hoard" of Morgan dollars, heretofore dubbed the Battle Axe Collection™, in her honor. Do you think the coins pictured here are AT or NT? I have the original change purse that held the coins for the last 50 years or so. Shall I submit the change purse with the coins when I sent them to PCGS for certification? Do you think PCGS will be willing to put the Battle Axe pedigree on the slab?

Here's a photo of the collection. My faves are the monster-toned 1921 (bottom row, first from the left) and the smoothie™ (bottom row, second from left).

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My Box of 20: https://pcgs.com/setregistry/collectors-showcase/box-20/ryks-gold-box-20/17132

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  • LeianaLeiana Posts: 4,349 ✭
    Those are cool Morgans, Robert! And a nice story to go with them. image

    They look natural to me!

    -Amanda
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  • AU58WALKERSAU58WALKERS Posts: 3,562 ✭
    AT/NT? Depends on her intent when she placed them in the coin purse, dosen't it?
    "Everyday above ground is a good day"

  • techefftecheff Posts: 2,285
    I thought you were off brown liquor…
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  • ABC123ABC123 Posts: 2,627
    Beautiful Coins, but Good Luck with the pedigree designation !
  • coinguy1coinguy1 Posts: 13,484 ✭✭✭
    <<the smoothie™>> Oh boy, here we go again with a brand new meaning for a previously well etablished word image

    Smoothie:
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  • clw54clw54 Posts: 3,815 ✭✭✭
    Those are smoe cool Morgans. image
  • FatManFatMan Posts: 8,977 ✭
    Classic Coin Purse Toning™. Anyone who can't see it doesn't know what their talking about.image
  • HighReliefHighRelief Posts: 3,728 ✭✭✭✭✭
    You sure have one very nice Grandmother. Did you find any key dates in this hoard?
  • RYKRYK Posts: 35,800 ✭✭✭✭✭
    AT/NT? Depends on her intent when she placed them in the coin purse, dosen't it?

    I think her intent was not to lose them.

    Classic Coin Purse Toning™. Anyone who can't see it doesn't know what their talking about.image

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    Good Luck with the pedigree designation !

    I think I am going to skip third party certification and have the Tooth Fairy give them to the kids for lost teeth. image

    Did you find any key dates in this hoard?

    There are some killer VAMs, but I am not going to divulge any more (because that would require me to buy the book).
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    My Box of 20: https://pcgs.com/setregistry/collectors-showcase/box-20/ryks-gold-box-20/17132
  • SunnywoodSunnywood Posts: 2,683 ✭
    Are you sure "The Smoothie" isn't actually a rare uniface splasher, a trial of the principal obverse device? As for the 1921, what magnificent toning !! In my not very humble opinion, the coin is clearly naturally toned, using a mixture of rotten egg yolks and Mr. Clean. I can state this with certainty, as I own thousands of identical coins, and therefore speak from extreme experience.

    Best,
    Sunnywood
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  • coinguy1coinguy1 Posts: 13,484 ✭✭✭
    <<I was in Pittsburgh last week>>

    Can you PROVE it with facts?

    < and my 92 year old grandmother bestowed upon me her "hoard" of Morgan dollars>>

    Can you PROVE her age?

    Can you PROVE her identity?

    Can you PROVE her relationship to you?

    Can you PROVE that she GAVE them?

    Frankly, I'm not buying any of this!image

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  • prenumprenum Posts: 254
    I PERSONALLY EXAMINED ALL THOSE COINS, AND ......imageimageimageimageimage
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  • uofa1285uofa1285 Posts: 2,252 ✭✭


    << <i><<I was in Pittsburgh last week>>

    Can you PROVE it with facts?

    < and my 92 year old grandmother bestowed upon me her "hoard" of Morgan dollars>>

    Can you PROVE her age?

    Can you PROVE her identity?

    Can you PROVE her relationship to you?

    Can you PROVE that she GAVE them?

    Frankly, I'm not buying any of this!image



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  • LeianaLeiana Posts: 4,349 ✭


    << <i><<the smoothie™>> Oh boy, here we go again with a brand new meaning for a previously well etablished word image

    Smoothie:
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    Is it going to be added to the 'Lingo' section? image

    -Amanda
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    I'm a YN working on a type set!

    My Buffalo Nickel Website Home of the Quirky Buffaloes Collection!

    Proud member of the CUFYNA
  • RYKRYK Posts: 35,800 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I PERSONALLY EXAMINED ALL THOSE COINS, AND ......image

    Are you the local dealer who offered her $1.50 per coin? image
    My Box of 20: https://pcgs.com/setregistry/collectors-showcase/box-20/ryks-gold-box-20/17132
  • uofa1285uofa1285 Posts: 2,252 ✭✭


    << <i>I PERSONALLY EXAMINED ALL THOSE COINS, AND ......imageimageimageimageimage >>



    Yeah, but I refuse to listen to or consider ANY facts no matter how compelling....AT!

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    Doug
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  • SFDukieSFDukie Posts: 618 ✭
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  • prenumprenum Posts: 254
    I think it was $1.10
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  • NewmismatistNewmismatist Posts: 1,802 ✭✭
    Robert

    Bottom row, far left coin is definately AT! (maybe with molasses from those cookies that your grandmother made for you! image )
    Collecting eye-appealing Proof and MS Indian Head Cents, 1858 Flying Eagle and IHC patterns and beautiful toned coins.

    “It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you know for sure that just ain't so.” Mark Twain
    Newmismatist
  • GoldenEyeNumismaticsGoldenEyeNumismatics Posts: 13,187 ✭✭✭
    I like the smoothie ^^
  • LongacreLongacre Posts: 16,717 ✭✭✭
    Great collection, RYK. I am sure Grandma was proud of them. I would consign the coins to ANR, have QDB add a little historical color to the descriptions, as well the the coin purse story, and I am sure you will end up with a multiple of trends, even after ANR's modest commission.
    Always took candy from strangers
    Didn't wanna get me no trade
    Never want to be like papa
    Working for the boss every night and day
    --"Happy", by the Rolling Stones (1972)
  • RYKRYK Posts: 35,800 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I am thinking of renaming the collection, "The Ol' Battle Axe Collection"? I think that it might add some panache (and perhaps a little more money when it is time to sell image ). I do not want people to think that this collection was quickly and recently assembled. What do you think?

    As for Feld's questions, there was a 98 year old neighbor in the room when we opened the change purse. He promised to sign any affidavit to said effect. He does have severe dementia, however, and it makes him a slightly less reliable witness.
    My Box of 20: https://pcgs.com/setregistry/collectors-showcase/box-20/ryks-gold-box-20/17132
  • RYKRYK Posts: 35,800 ✭✭✭✭✭
    My grandmother, who gave me this wonderful collection of Morgans, passed away a couple weeks ago at the young age of 95. I had earlier decided to keep the 1921, the one with gorgeous tarnish image , but the rest have been given away (to my children and on the forum) or sold (got $10 for the smoothie from CCG here).

    My Box of 20: https://pcgs.com/setregistry/collectors-showcase/box-20/ryks-gold-box-20/17132
  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I do admire your statement "...with gorgeous tarnish,.." Accuracy in description is so refreshing...image Cheers, RickO
  • dorkkarldorkkarl Posts: 12,691 ✭✭✭
    since the toning came from a environmental where coins are naturally expected to be at times duiring their usage, it is, normal tone.

    K S
  • dorkkarldorkkarl Posts: 12,691 ✭✭✭
    btw, what caused you to bring back a neat-o old thread?

    K S
  • RYKRYK Posts: 35,800 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>btw, what caused you to bring back a neat-o old thread?

    K S >>



    Just the fact that my grandmother, who gave me the coins, recently passed away. image
    My Box of 20: https://pcgs.com/setregistry/collectors-showcase/box-20/ryks-gold-box-20/17132
  • tradedollarnuttradedollarnut Posts: 20,570 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Sorry for your loss.
  • dorkkarldorkkarl Posts: 12,691 ✭✭✭
    i am sorry to hear that.... my condolences!

    K S
  • WoodenJeffersonWoodenJefferson Posts: 6,491 ✭✭✭✭
    I knew this was an old post without even looking at the date, Leiana responded.

    Your Grandmother lived long...may she now rest in peace.
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