How would you grade this 1900 O Morgan Dollar?

pwrful4 · June 5, 2011 12:19AM

Passed down years ago from my grandmother, has been in the family quite a while. I think I need to put it in a more protective container. The blemish on the obverse left field is from the container not the coin itself.

Thanks in advance.

291fifth · June 5, 2011 12:32AM

AU details, cleaned.

Staircoins · June 5, 2011 12:33AM

Decent coin, but I think that the 2x2 isn't doing it any favors. I detect an overall greenist tint indicating possible PVC contamination.

It could use an acetone bath.

Staircoins · June 5, 2011 12:39AM

Sorry - failed to answer your question as to grade.

I'd give it a high AU grade, but it's hard for me to judge the lustre or find signs of wiping under the PVC. Hopefully the surface is not too badly etched.

pwrful4 · June 5, 2011 12:41AM

Sorry for the newbie questions, how can you tell it has been cleaned? Thanks for the grading and response.

hammered54 · June 5, 2011 12:48AM

I'll go with the AU...but cleaned?

291fifth · June 5, 2011 12:54AM

<< Sorry for the newbie questions, how can you tell it has been cleaned? Thanks for the grading and response. >>

An original AU coin should show some grime/dirtiness on the high points in addition to light wear. Dipping removes dirt and grime and gives the coin an overall dull, washed-out look. This coin has that look.

Obiwancanoli · June 5, 2011 12:55AM

<< Sorry for the newbie questions, how can you tell it has been cleaned? Thanks for the grading and response. >>

Hairlines on Liberty's cheek

DorkGirl · June 5, 2011 1:02AM

Take some more pics after you free her from that 2X2.

hammered54 · June 5, 2011 1:42AM

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<< Sorry for the newbie questions, how can you tell it has been cleaned? Thanks for the grading and response. >>

An original AU coin should show some grime/dirtiness on the high points in addition to light wear. Dipping removes dirt and grime and gives the coin an overall dull, washed-out look. This coin has that look. >>

not buying it..the explanation that is, why would there be "dirt/grime" on the the part that shows the wear?
looks like a a.u. for sure but the cleaning..no, just a coin that's been in someones pocket for a short time.
nice coin put it in a album..although I agree it need a bath in acetone first.
Matt.

greghansen · June 5, 2011 1:45AM

At some point it's been in a relatively high humidity environment as evidenced by the rust around and on the staples. I agree it needs to be taken out of the 2x2. I'm not seeing any cartwheel luster making it difficult to give it any kind of mint state grade. It is possible its been agressively dipped in the past to whiten it up but destoying the flow lines responsible for luster.

savoyspecial · June 5, 2011 2:09AM

a luster-impaired MS60.......also, i agree you should remove it from the 2x2 if for no other reason it will start to develop russet toning (the unattractive kind) where the staples are

cheezhed · June 5, 2011 2:13AM

AU 58 details

cameron12x · June 5, 2011 2:15AM

Like the others... AU-dipped.

Tiny · June 5, 2011 2:20AM

<< AU details, cleaned. >>

morgandollar1878 · June 5, 2011 2:34AM

AU58 cleaned.

AUandAG · June 5, 2011 2:51AM

<< AU details, cleaned. >>

bob

291fifth · June 5, 2011 3:25AM

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<< Sorry for the newbie questions, how can you tell it has been cleaned? Thanks for the grading and response. >>

An original AU coin should show some grime/dirtiness on the high points in addition to light wear. Dipping removes dirt and grime and gives the coin an overall dull, washed-out look. This coin has that look. >>

not buying it..the explanation that is, why would there be "dirt/grime" on the the part that shows the wear?
looks like a a.u. for sure but the cleaning..no, just a coin that's been in someones pocket for a short time.
nice coin put it in a album..although I agree it need a bath in acetone first.
Matt. >>

Because coins circulate in a dirty environment. Back in the late 19th century the government actually used to give mild acid baths to circulated Shield nickels because of the filth that accumulated on them.

pwrful4 · June 5, 2011 5:30AM

Updated pics, freed from the 2x2.

Coin Finder · June 5, 2011 5:47AM

I would grade it about 30 bucks!!!!

TwoSides2aCoin · June 5, 2011 5:53AM

<< I would grade it about 30 bucks!!!!

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If there's free shipping, I'm in.

coinman23885 · June 5, 2011 7:24AM

AU cleaned

morgandollar1878 · June 5, 2011 7:29AM

After seeing the updated pics, I am even more sure that it has been cleaned.

How would you grade this 1900 O Morgan Dollar?

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