? on 1881 Morgan $

Huncrelan · June 6, 2011 4:12AM

I got this $ in 1970 for opening up a savings acct. at a new S&L in my home town. I was just wondering if this coin in this condition was worth more to a collector in it's current condition or just sell for silver content? If anyone would like to give me a clue as to what grade this might be it would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance
Paul

DorkGirl · June 6, 2011 4:40AM

She looks to be mint state. I would think she would bring in more than melt to a collector.

AUandAG · June 6, 2011 4:49AM

Paul, no way to tell from a scan. They just are not good for coins. Got to have
pics to be able to really help but I do agree that it's UNC and worth more than
melt.

bob

Huncrelan · June 6, 2011 6:11AM

Thanks for your replies, Becky and Bob. I have a Canon PowerShot A1100 IS that I have never used until today. I tried holding the camera directly above and took a few shots. Bob if you have any suggestions on how I can get a decent shot with this digital camera please let me know, I guess you can never stop learning. I have never been one to use a camera but after loading the software it looks like it could be some fun.

Thanks
Paul

Ist attempt at photographing a coin below.

MisterBungle · June 6, 2011 6:30AM

Much better photograph.

From the look of it, it would maybe go MS64. The
cheek is pretty clean, but the chatter in front of
the face may hold it down.

And of coarse, the reverse may tell another story
entirely, but from the scan, it looks pretty good too.

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Huncrelan · June 6, 2011 6:57AM

Thanks for your reply Mr.B, Here is the back photo.

relicsncoins · June 6, 2011 7:00AM

There appears to be some sort of damage on the reverse most noticeable inside of DOLLAR. At any rate, the coin looks about MS62 from here, and with this date, is not worth much more than melt.

? on 1881 Morgan $

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