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Fireball Toned Morgans - If you got'em, Post 'em.

poorguypoorguy Posts: 4,317 ✭
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Well, I don't actually have this one anymore but one of the coolest I have seen. Some textile on it to boot.

I wanna see your best. Come on AB and Lloyd. image

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    relicsncoinsrelicsncoins Posts: 8,286 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Wow, that is nice!!! Too bad it's not in 5 holder with a gold bean, it would probably be worth a couple hundred G's. image
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    SeattleSlammerSeattleSlammer Posts: 10,125 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Holy crap Brandon that toner is insane!
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    dragondragon Posts: 4,548 ✭✭
    Here is one with a little bit of fire to it:


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    braddickbraddick Posts: 25,150 ✭✭✭✭✭
    PCGS MS63 due to marks, but still my favorite I own.
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    coindeucecoindeuce Posts: 13,515 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I've got some furball toned Morgans, but I doubt you want to see them here. image

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    bestclser1bestclser1 Posts: 5,566 ✭✭✭
    Well Brandon as i thought it was one of the best when i owned it too,toning breaks made me sell it,and the glow-worm i sold to Larry Shapiro were special too.This next one i LOVE!
    Great coins are not cheap,and cheap coins are not great!
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    bestclser1bestclser1 Posts: 5,566 ✭✭✭
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    Great coins are not cheap,and cheap coins are not great!
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    BroadstruckBroadstruck Posts: 30,497 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Great pics of a sweet looking Morgan as I love the pull away on the obverse/reverse patina. image

    I have a newly found greater appreciation for high grade textiles, now knowing how close in proximity to dangerous gnawing rodents they where! image
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    tradedollarnuttradedollarnut Posts: 20,650 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>PCGS MS63 due to marks, but still my favorite I own.
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    Honestly, i wouldnt be so sure it was only due to the marks...
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    braddickbraddick Posts: 25,150 ✭✭✭✭✭
    This is too much fun.
    Is it OK to post another? If not, my apology. if so, here is a raw Morgan I picked up and sent to PCGS. Graded MS64 (a bit surprising. I thought it would only go MS63):
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    UtahCoinUtahCoin Posts: 5,366 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Picked all three of these up last year, raw, two from the same roll.

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    tradedollarnuttradedollarnut Posts: 20,650 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>This is too much fun.
    Is it OK to post another? If not, my apology. if so, here is a raw Morgan I picked up and sent to PCGS. Graded MS64 (a bit surprising. I thought it would only go MS63):
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    See - my point exactly! They rewarded the color in this instance , penalized it in the other.
    Early Dollar Set
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    stealerstealer Posts: 4,039 ✭✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>This is too much fun.
    Is it OK to post another? If not, my apology. if so, here is a raw Morgan I picked up and sent to PCGS. Graded MS64 (a bit surprising. I thought it would only go MS63):
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    See - my point exactly! They rewarded the color in this instance , penalized it in the other. >>


    Hm, but both seem equally attractive unless you're suggesting the 63 is questionably MA?
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    tradedollarnuttradedollarnut Posts: 20,650 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I am indeed
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    dragondragon Posts: 4,548 ✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>

    << <i>This is too much fun.
    Is it OK to post another? If not, my apology. if so, here is a raw Morgan I picked up and sent to PCGS. Graded MS64 (a bit surprising. I thought it would only go MS63):
    image >>



    See - my point exactly! They rewarded the color in this instance , penalized it in the other. >>


    Hm, but both seem equally attractive unless you're suggesting the 63 is questionably MA? >>













    This one looks like it had a little help along the way.....JMO of course.
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    dragondragon Posts: 4,548 ✭✭


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    << <i>PCGS MS63 due to marks, but still my favorite I own.
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    Honestly, i wouldnt be so sure it was only due to the marks... >>












    Now this one,well.............. JMO of course.
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    SkyManSkyMan Posts: 9,598 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Toned Franklins

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    AuroraBorealisAuroraBorealis Posts: 3,591 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Very nice fireball colors poorguy! Fireball colors are VERY tough to find and was fortunate to come up with these...

    AB image

    "Magma"
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    "Fireball"
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    "Textile Tennis Racket"
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    "Fire And Ice"
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    braddickbraddick Posts: 25,150 ✭✭✭✭✭
    ^
    I've been hunting for a Textile for a little over six months with no success!
    Those are outstanding.

    And... the hunt continues. . .
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    GeorgeKelloggGeorgeKellogg Posts: 1,251 ✭✭
    This is the closest coin that I have. It's a little more subtle, but still has vivid coloration. The coin, in a rattler holder, was recently photographed by Todd Pollock (BluCC Photos).

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    "Clamorous for Coin"
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    BarberianBarberian Posts: 4,643 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>This is too much fun.
    Is it OK to post another? If not, my apology. if so, here is a raw Morgan I picked up and sent to PCGS. Graded MS64 (a bit surprising. I thought it would only go MS63):
    image >>



    See - my point exactly! They rewarded the color in this instance , penalized it in the other. >>



    What about the difference in strike quality?
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    airplanenutairplanenut Posts: 22,730 ✭✭✭✭✭
    My most intense:

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    tradedollarnuttradedollarnut Posts: 20,650 ✭✭✭✭✭


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    What about the difference in strike quality? >>



    PCGS barely notices strike on Morgans in the 63/64 range. Strike is about 5th on the priority list when grading classic coins.
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    BarberianBarberian Posts: 4,643 ✭✭✭✭✭


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    What about the difference in strike quality? >>



    PCGS barely notices strike on Morgans in the 63/64 range. Strike is about 5th on the priority list when grading classic coins. >>



    Besides surface marks and luster, what else is considered in grading classic coins ahead of strike quality?
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    BAJJERFANBAJJERFAN Posts: 31,642 ✭✭✭✭✭


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    << <i>PCGS MS63 due to marks, but still my favorite I own.
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    Honestly, i wouldnt be so sure it was only due to the marks... >>




    Is that some neatass die clashing by her mouth?
    theknowitalltroll;
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    bestclser1bestclser1 Posts: 5,566 ✭✭✭
    Textile?No problemimage
    Great coins are not cheap,and cheap coins are not great!
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    bestclser1bestclser1 Posts: 5,566 ✭✭✭
    Fire in the sky!image
    Great coins are not cheap,and cheap coins are not great!
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    poorguypoorguy Posts: 4,317 ✭
    Braddick, what are your thoughts on how those two Morgans you shared toned?
    Brandon Kelley - ANA - 972.746.9193 - http://www.bestofyesterdaycollectibles.com
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    BAJJERFANBAJJERFAN Posts: 31,642 ✭✭✭✭✭
    All I got.

    Iridescent fireball.

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    JJMJJM Posts: 8,128 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Little burnt around the edges image

    Now resides in a PCGS holder

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    tradedollarnuttradedollarnut Posts: 20,650 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>

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    What about the difference in strike quality? >>



    PCGS barely notices strike on Morgans in the 63/64 range. Strike is about 5th on the priority list when grading classic coins. >>



    Besides surface marks and luster, what else is considered in grading classic coins ahead of strike quality? >>



    In my experience:

    1) surface frost/sheen on devices
    2) luster
    3) overall eye appeal
    4) bagmarks
    5) hairlines, rub, etc

    THEN strike.
    Early Dollar Set
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    coinman420coinman420 Posts: 4,666 ✭
    thank you tdn.

    it is posts like this that makes this forum great.

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    TinyTiny Posts: 2,598

    Picked this one up tonight off the bay. Should be a nice one. I really think it's NT. PCI slab


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    golfer72golfer72 Posts: 3,588


    << <i>

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    What about the difference in strike quality? >>



    PCGS barely notices strike on Morgans in the 63/64 range. Strike is about 5th on the priority list when grading classic coins. >>



    Besides surface marks and luster, what else is considered in grading classic coins ahead of strike quality? >>



    In my experience:

    1) surface frost/sheen on devices
    2) luster
    3) overall eye appeal
    4) bagmarks
    5) hairlines, rub, etc

    THEN strike. >>

    Eye appeal is subjective so it should not factor in. Thats why PCGS has no real standards and its all a shell game. Each grader has differnt ideas as to the eye appeal of a given coin. image
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    tradedollarnuttradedollarnut Posts: 20,650 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>

    << <i>

    << <i>

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    What about the difference in strike quality? >>



    PCGS barely notices strike on Morgans in the 63/64 range. Strike is about 5th on the priority list when grading classic coins. >>



    Besides surface marks and luster, what else is considered in grading classic coins ahead of strike quality? >>



    In my experience:

    1) surface frost/sheen on devices
    2) luster
    3) overall eye appeal
    4) bagmarks
    5) hairlines, rub, etc

    THEN strike. >>

    Eye appeal is subjective so it should not factor in. Thats why PCGS has no real standards and its all a shell game. Each grader has differnt ideas as to the eye appeal of a given coin. image >>



    The basics of eye appeal are not subjective. Vibrant toning beats dark toning. Electric blue is always attractive. Periphrial toning with light centers are a plus. Just because a few object, doesn't mean that the market doesn't predominantly appreciate certain looks.
    Early Dollar Set
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    ElmerFusterpuckElmerFusterpuck Posts: 4,901 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Hopefully these can count:

    One of my best looking MS-62's

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    Fire and ice:

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    nwcoastnwcoast Posts: 2,905 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Here's one....
    It's a bit banged up but the colors are worth sharing.
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    nwcoastnwcoast Posts: 2,905 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Here's another......
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    Happy, humble, honored and proud recipient of the “You Suck” award 10/22/2014

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