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New Purchase: 1880-O PCGS MS-63 (2-Sided Toned) Morgan Dollar -- Post Your Thoughts

StuartStuart Posts: 9,831 ✭✭✭✭✭
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I am really pleased to share with you this 2-sided toned 1880-O PCGS MS-63 Morgan Dollar purchased at auction from a fellow board member.
I have seldom seen toned 1880-O Morgans, and cannot remember seeing another 2-sided toner similar to this. image

I invite you to post your thoughts and comments about my new purchase.

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(Original Auction Photos courtesy of Mr. D -- aka GreatToning)

Stuart

Collect 18th & 19th Century US Type Coins, Silver Dollars, $20 Gold Double Eagles and World Crowns & Talers with High Eye Appeal

"Luck is what happens when Preparation meets Opportunity"

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    RickMilauskasRickMilauskas Posts: 1,985 ✭✭✭
    Very nice and fitting for autumn.

    I wonder how it was stored prior to being slabbed.

    I agree it is rather unique being toned on both sides.
    The strike and fields look pretty decent too.

    She would be really something had she not taken those kisses on her cheek.
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    SunnywoodSunnywood Posts: 2,683 ✭
    Outstanding coin Stuart !!!!! The 1880-O does not often come with color. Mine are both one-sided; one is an end-roller, the other is (I think) an album toner. Good choice !!

    Best,
    Sunnywood
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    Sunnywood's Rainbow-Toned Morgans (Retired)

    Sunnywood's Barber Quarters (Retired)
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    jayboxxjayboxx Posts: 1,613 ✭✭
    It is just funky enough for me to really like it. Good one!
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    MikeInFLMikeInFL Posts: 10,192 ✭✭✭✭
    I really like this one much more than the all-white look of the last one. Congrats on the NEWP & thanks for sharing...Mike
    Collector of Large Cents, US Type, and modern pocket change.
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    StuartStuart Posts: 9,831 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Rick, Sunnywood, JayBoxx & Mike: Thanks for the feedback on my new 1880-O 2-Sided Toned Morgan Dollar purchase.

    Sunnywood: Thanks for sharing your toned coin expertise with me, and for confirming my observations that the 1880-O is not commonly found as a 2-Sided Toner.

    Stuart

    Collect 18th & 19th Century US Type Coins, Silver Dollars, $20 Gold Double Eagles and World Crowns & Talers with High Eye Appeal

    "Luck is what happens when Preparation meets Opportunity"
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    JJMJJM Posts: 8,128 ✭✭✭✭✭


    I like it !

    I want it !
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    StuartStuart Posts: 9,831 ✭✭✭✭✭
    JJM: Thanks very much for your vote of confidence. Based on the original auction photos, I think that this will be a very cool looking 1880-O Morgan Dollar, which I am looking forward to receiving! image

    Stuart

    Collect 18th & 19th Century US Type Coins, Silver Dollars, $20 Gold Double Eagles and World Crowns & Talers with High Eye Appeal

    "Luck is what happens when Preparation meets Opportunity"
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    StuartStuart Posts: 9,831 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I recently received the following coin, and took these new photos (Top) to compare with the original auction photos (Below). The new photos demonstrate that the coin has more reddish hues.

    1880-O PCGS MS-63 (2-Sided Toned) Morgan Dollar

    New Photos
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    Original Auction Photos
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    (Original Auction Photos courtesy of Mr. D -- aka GreatToning)


    Stuart

    Collect 18th & 19th Century US Type Coins, Silver Dollars, $20 Gold Double Eagles and World Crowns & Talers with High Eye Appeal

    "Luck is what happens when Preparation meets Opportunity"
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    dwsswsdwssws Posts: 2,166
    as usual Stuart nice coin ( and nice toning)image you do have the eye!
    steve

    myCCset
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    STONESTONE Posts: 15,275 ✭
    I really like it and it fits the season real well.

    I don't think I can say enough about it.
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    pbfloydpbfloyd Posts: 745
    I usually don't like toned morgans, but that one is really nice. How did it get toned on both sides?
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    StuartStuart Posts: 9,831 ✭✭✭✭✭
    PBFloyd: In reply to your question, although I don't know for sure, I assume that this 2-sided toner was probably kept in a brown paper kraft envelope (with ample sulfur content) for a while to achieve the pretty toning on both sides.

    Stuart

    Collect 18th & 19th Century US Type Coins, Silver Dollars, $20 Gold Double Eagles and World Crowns & Talers with High Eye Appeal

    "Luck is what happens when Preparation meets Opportunity"

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