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Need Help Grading this Morgan - 1880-P VAM 39A Clashed E
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Was trying to attribute some of my raw Morgans and found this 80-P 39A. It's part of the SuperCD and Hot 50 sets.
My first opinion is AU58. I used to have a 39A in PCGS AU58, so I dug out the images. This raw coin looks better. I was wondering if it might make low mint state.
The PCGS pops on this coin... AU55 6, AU58 5, MS60 1, MS63 1.
Opinions?
My first opinion is AU58. I used to have a 39A in PCGS AU58, so I dug out the images. This raw coin looks better. I was wondering if it might make low mint state.
The PCGS pops on this coin... AU55 6, AU58 5, MS60 1, MS63 1.
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I would call it MS60.... not sure if it is the picture .. but the breast feathers on the reverse look a bit 'worn'... the only real detraction .. (except for mild toning..
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I'd say 50-50 tossup between AU58 and MS60.
Great coin too!
edit: the hair over the ear doesn't help the grade too much
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<< <i>Norm:
I'd say 50-50 tossup between AU58 and MS60.
Great coin too! >>
What Dennis said.
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Tough, tough coin to grade. Congratulations on the find, that is one of my favorites. I think you have an MS coin, probably 61 or 62. Such a weak strike can come back AU or MS as you probably well know from experience. The cheek is so clean who knows maybe it would go 64 (grin).
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So, NORM, TELL US!
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<< <i>Norm is of course, hinting around at something. It's his surprise, and I'll let him tell.
So, NORM, TELL US! >>
I'm keeping my mouth shut. It's not mine any more, but I know it's in good hands!
here's a scan from the other coin...
Nice pick-up!
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<< <i>Norm is of course, hinting around at something. It's his surprise, and I'll let him tell.
So, NORM, TELL US! >>
I'm keeping my mouth shut. It's not mine any more, but I know it's in good hands!
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<< <i>It looks like a 55 to me... >>
I agree with the ferret!
In hand I thought monster 58, original skin. I have a tough time grading 1880-Os with weakeness over the ear.
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<< <i>PCGS 62.
In hand I thought monster 58, original skin. I have a tough time grading 1880-Os with weakeness over the ear.
Rob >>
Well, you got the Monster part right! What a coin. Well done.
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<< <i>I'd say AU. the breast feathers look a little worn and it has a few rim nics also. >>
Just weakly struck, which can fool you. In hand, the luster is unbroken.
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<< <i>PCGS 62.
In hand I thought monster 58, original skin. I have a tough time grading 1880-Os with weakeness over the ear.
Rob >>
That's the problem. This isn't an 80-O, it's an 80-P. You've been had. I can understand how you probably don't want the coin anymore. Feel free to send it to me and I'll send you an 80-O in MS62.
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I have three that I'm getting ready to send to to PCGS, two are AU but there is the one I think should go MS. You all will be the first to know.
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