Not my series AT ALL but I had to get this one.........my first and only Morgan.

drddm · January 25, 2011 11:19AM

Don't know much at all about Morgan Dollars but when I saw this one on ebay sometime last year, I just HAD TO HAVE IT!!!!!!

Finally got it True Viewed and Phil did an AMAZING job as usual.........thanks Phil.

This one actually came from our fellow forum member GoldenEyeNumismatics.........thanks Will.

So, to all those here who collect Morgans............what do you think of this one?

relicsncoins · January 25, 2011 11:21AM

Pretty coin!!!

AMRC · January 25, 2011 11:21AM

And you started with the first year. Nice Coin.

lkeigwin · January 25, 2011 11:23AM

Nice, Dave! A different look but convincingly original and attractive.

Love the bloodshot eye. Liberty looks hung over.
Lance.

drddm · January 25, 2011 11:26AM

Thanks guys, the luster is amazing on this coin (which can't be seen much in the pic) and I just love the toning.

I don't think I will be collecting Morgans as I'm waaaay TOO DEEP into the CBH's, but I thought I'd stray just a bit.

JRocco · January 25, 2011 12:05PM

Some of the first coins I purchased as a kid were Morgans.
While I am not a Morgan guy, I still have a decent amount of Morgans
in my possession.
Nice coin.

AUandAG · January 25, 2011 12:09PM

Wonderful representative of a great mint!

Love those CC's!!

bob

beep · January 25, 2011 3:45PM

I think you're happy with the coin

GoldenEyeNumismatics · January 25, 2011 3:47PM

That's a very accurate picture. I still like the coin a lot.

Elcontador · January 25, 2011 5:02PM

The cheek and neck are much cleaner than most Unc. CC Morgans I've seen. Don't feel badly, I own one Morgan $ as well.

Tdec1000 · January 25, 2011 5:05PM

A nice one to own!! Very pretty CC Dollar!

jhdfla · January 25, 2011 5:07PM

I like it, very pretty!

morgandollar1878 · January 25, 2011 5:11PM

The colors are pretty close to matching the 1887 that I have.

kurtdog · January 25, 2011 9:43PM

So what grade did they bestow on it? As mentioned, that one uncharacteristically managed to avoid all the familiar luster grazes in all the familiar places, and, condition-wise, looks very good for it.

etexmike · January 25, 2011 9:49PM

I'm a Morgan collector.

I love the look of this coin. The blue is a nice touch.

Mike

Flatwoods · January 25, 2011 9:54PM

Attractive looking coin.

OPA · January 25, 2011 10:47PM

<< So what grade did they bestow on it? As mentioned, that one uncharacteristically managed to avoid all the familiar luster grazes in all the familiar places, and, condition-wise, looks very good for it. >>

My guess...MS64

HTubbs · January 25, 2011 11:08PM

I love the look of that toning, good buy!

lcoopie · January 25, 2011 11:16PM

would you call that "album toning"?

djdilliodon · January 25, 2011 11:39PM

<< would you call that "album toning"? >>

Imo it has that paper toning look so maybe envelope or tissue paper ect. Nice looking coin!

kryptonitecomics · January 26, 2011 3:06AM

I don't like it at all and I think you should refrain from buying nicely toned Morgan's from now on....in fact I think you should sell off that coin right now and I think I might know a buyer

dizzyfoxx · January 26, 2011 3:11AM

I would take that 1878-CC Morgan over any of the "so-called" Monster toned (Battlecreek type) Morgans out there. This one just screams original and has such an attractive look to it. The day you decide to part with it, I'm first in line.

drddm · January 26, 2011 4:25AM

<< This one just screams original and has such an attractive look to it >>

I don't know much about Morgans but when I saw this one, I just said, "Wow, now that looks like original toning" and so I placed a high enough bid to get it.

What attracts me to this coin is the incredible luster......oh, and the toning ain't too shabby either

Thanks for the kind words everyone.

Just curious, is this color toning common on Morgans? I haven't seen many with blue and violet colors to them.

If you got any that is comparable, please post them. Thanks.

kryptonitecomics · January 26, 2011 5:43AM

Not common color but I have seen plenty that are similar...here is one that comes to mind that has a similar look....it's an 1878 7tf Rev on 79

tahoe98 · January 26, 2011 6:58AM

...hey dave, that's a beaut! i love the blue. what did it grade?

garrynot · January 26, 2011 7:05AM

Very very nice.

57loaded · January 26, 2011 7:43AM

<< 
Love the bloodshot eye.q]

very nice coin!!

coinguy1 · January 26, 2011 7:52AM

<< I would take that 1878-CC Morgan over any of the "so-called" Monster toned (Battlecreek type) Morgans out there. This one just screams original and has such an attractive look to it. The day you decide to part with it, I'm first in line.

>>

I find it very odd that you would refer to Battle Creek type Morgans as "so called Monster toned", considering some of the coins I have seen you refer to as "monster".

But that aside, while clearly not in the monster category, the coin which is the subject of this thread is quite attractive.

scottgardener · January 26, 2011 7:57AM

Well, if you only have one Morgan, that's a good one. It's a good date and mint combo--a first year AND from the popular CC mint. And, it has the vivid toning that Morgans exhibit on rare occasions, but often enough and like no other series will. It's a superb type coin that has everything that makes Morgans great.

Edit: well, unless you can also find a vividly toned DMPL with a rare VAM in which Lady Liberty is part reptile or the eagle on fire...

anablep · January 26, 2011 8:10AM

Congrats on your new Morgan... be careful... they can be addictive.

While I'm not too keen on the toning for this one, you certainly have good taste for date/MM.

Enjoy!

bolivarshagnasty · January 26, 2011 8:21AM

Great coin. I would have been tempted myself.

Shag

Not my series AT ALL but I had to get this one.........my first and only Morgan.

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