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1885 Morgan - all opinions/grades welcome

its4realits4real Posts: 451 ✭✭
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Hi,
A Newbie here trying to figure out if this was a good deal. After 25 opinions - I will tell everyone what I paid for this. Please feel free to blast it or otherwise...
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"spare change? Nahhhhh...never have any...sold it all on E-bay..."
see? My Auctions "Got any 1800's gold?"

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    FC57CoinsFC57Coins Posts: 9,140 ✭
    Can't really tell from the picture - it's too small - not enough detail.

    Frank
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    nwcsnwcs Posts: 13,386 ✭✭✭
    I agree, too small. But probably MS-63 to MS-65 depending.
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    its4realits4real Posts: 451 ✭✭
    Frank - how big do you want it?
    Mike
    "spare change? Nahhhhh...never have any...sold it all on E-bay..."
    see? My Auctions "Got any 1800's gold?"
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    nwcsnwcs Posts: 13,386 ✭✭✭
    About 2 to 3 times the size.
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    BeatlemenBeatlemen Posts: 98
    MS64
    Found a circulated 1903 0 Morgan to complete my Morgan dollar collection!!
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    its4realits4real Posts: 451 ✭✭
    image
    "spare change? Nahhhhh...never have any...sold it all on E-bay..."
    see? My Auctions "Got any 1800's gold?"
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    its4realits4real Posts: 451 ✭✭
    image
    "spare change? Nahhhhh...never have any...sold it all on E-bay..."
    see? My Auctions "Got any 1800's gold?"
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    GeomanGeoman Posts: 2,491 ✭✭✭
    MS-64+
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    DCAMFranklinDCAMFranklin Posts: 2,862 ✭✭
    MS-63
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    Cam40Cam40 Posts: 8,146 ✭
    scan looks ok.I,ll guess 63-64 range.
    I recently bought one,`85, in about this same condition.I,m calling mine a 64image
    It was $20 raw.
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    Cam40Cam40 Posts: 8,146 ✭
    ok,alittle bashing then.I think the luster is impaired so its a 63 at best.and the reverse toneing is neutral so it has no affect on overall grade.........image Hows that. image
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    PlacidPlacid Posts: 11,299 ✭✭✭
    64
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    its4realits4real Posts: 451 ✭✭
    Just a side note....

    I also have an 1884 CC that is at least 3 times as good lookin' as this one image
    I'll put it up another day. I think it's like 67 or - well - it's mine so I think it's probably a 70+ :-)
    Gotta find that old scan or make a new one...

    Thanks for the opinions on this one so far.
    "spare change? Nahhhhh...never have any...sold it all on E-bay..."
    see? My Auctions "Got any 1800's gold?"
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    RottsRotts Posts: 220
    Ms63/$15.00image
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    kieferscoinskieferscoins Posts: 10,017 ✭
    MS-63.

    Cameron Kiefer
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    mbbikermbbiker Posts: 2,873 ✭
    MS-63
    Gold + Silver for sale on BST, Eagles, Pandas, ATB's...
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    gemseekergemseeker Posts: 276 ✭
    At least an MS-63, maybe even MS-65 but I would need to see it close up.
    Recommended reading - The PCGS Guide to Coin Grading and Counterfeit Detection and The Coin Collector's Survival Manual and NCI Grading Guide
    For the Morgan collectors - The Morgan and Peace encyclopedia by Van Allen and Mallis

    What would your slabbed coins be worth if the grading services went out of business? What would your coins be worth if the Internet was taken offline for good?
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    AgflyerAgflyer Posts: 950 ✭✭✭
    The poor thing's crying. . .image Sure is pretty though. 63+
    I've had great transactions with people like: drwstr123, CCC2010, AlanLastufka, Type2, Justlooking, zas107, StrikeOutXXX, 10point, 66Tbird, and many more!
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    its4realits4real Posts: 451 ✭✭
    the tears are free - I wasn't gonna charge extra for them.image
    "spare change? Nahhhhh...never have any...sold it all on E-bay..."
    see? My Auctions "Got any 1800's gold?"
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    rkfishrkfish Posts: 2,617 ✭✭✭
    64
    Steve

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    prooflikeprooflike Posts: 3,879 ✭✭
    looks like a 63.
    image
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    clevegregclevegreg Posts: 909 ✭
    Looks like either a 63 or a nice AU58. Can't tell without seeing the luster.

    Greg
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    its4realits4real Posts: 451 ✭✭
    Funny - the longer you look at it - the lower it grades...

    How long does PCGS keep coins?
    "spare change? Nahhhhh...never have any...sold it all on E-bay..."
    see? My Auctions "Got any 1800's gold?"
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    JeffinMichJeffinMich Posts: 438
    Looks like a solid MS64 to me. Bit of a flat strike. $25-$35 coin.
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    lordmarcovanlordmarcovan Posts: 45,032 ✭✭✭✭✭
    MS62 to MS63.

    (after second look)

    No, too harsh.

    63+, definitely.

    Collector since 1976. On the CU forums here since 2001.

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    FC57CoinsFC57Coins Posts: 9,140 ✭
    I agree with the gang Mike - looks to be a 63/64 depending on what it looks like up close.

    Regards,

    Frank
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    its4realits4real Posts: 451 ✭✭
    No more mystery...

    The scan doesn't do this coin justice - it's probably a high 63 or low 64 - i know people say that you take off a point or two if it's your own coin but I am an eternal pessimist when it comes to my coins...other's coins, too.

    I paid $13.87 on e-bay - the guy sent it to me in just a paper envelope :-)

    It is a very nice specimen - there is a small mark under the eye and another over the eagle on the reverse - other than that - it has zero wear and lots of luster.

    Thanks for all of your input! Hope you enjoyed this little game :-)
    "spare change? Nahhhhh...never have any...sold it all on E-bay..."
    see? My Auctions "Got any 1800's gold?"

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