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TonedMo87
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Found this while browsing eBay. Clearly fake? I've never seen anything remotely close to this. Thoughts?
-Dan
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Selective Gold plating ,very similar to colorized ASE. Nice if You like them  The coin is a force, that changes the course, of a body set in motion. TFD. TrueField Detective .....tm , Counterfeit detection tools and instruments.
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Hmm , Interesting .. Is it still listed ? just curious what is writen in the description ... lol .. is it proper gold plate ? Never saw this either , but has me curious as to why it would be done .. and what it is exactly .. (thought this was kinda funny .. ENOUGH STICKERS? lol .. nice)  Edited by tatt2ed13
03/13/2012 3:03 pm
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United States
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The seller lists "This very beautiful 1886 P Gilted Morgan Silver Dollar is an attractive coin in lovely condition with frosty sharp detail.
Great eye appeal.!
A fine coin in lovely condition. A true piece of history and an excellent conversation piece.
Happy Bidding...!"
I really dont know how to feel about this.... Hmmm
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I've seen these before and yes, it is "proper" gold plate. You can even buy gold plated Morgan dollars at places like APMEX for slightly above melt value (same as colorized or otherwise defaced Morgans). I dunno... I think the colorized versions are a joke but these actually appeal to me a bit, simply because something of actual value (however small) is being added and everything looks better with a bit of gold in my opinion. I wouldn't pay anything extra for the gold plating, however. |
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Edited by tatt2ed13
03/13/2012 3:09 pm
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tatt2ed13  gives new meaning to blast white (sand blast) poor job Where as the 1886 is a quality job  edit for quality The coin is a force, that changes the course, of a body set in motion. TFD. TrueField Detective .....tm , Counterfeit detection tools and instruments.
Edited by tokenmast
03/13/2012 3:19 pm
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I agree, and the price on eBay is a bit steep for the coin itself, just thought it was crazy as I've never read/heard anything about morgans being selectively gold plated. Still dont know how I feel on it. I cant comment on the authenticity of that coin you posted Phil, but they do make reverse proof coins, particularly in the American Silver Eagle series.  -Dan |
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@Tokenmast .. haha no kidding rite ? holy sandblasted  .. was FUNNY as  reading his description tho .. However , I sent him a message . haha . just waiting to see how AWESOME his reply is ..  |
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Yea tonedmo - For that Gold Plated Morgan . I would look into APMEX , see what they have about them (find out the amount and what not of the gold) Look over a few , and heck BUY ONE .. Knowing now its "Proper gold plate" Im thinking about it just , well , Im addicted to these things and Golds Good looking on anything .. lol Ohh yea I know they make the REV proof on the Eagles . (have a few) Just , not of the morgan , Nor SO POORLY Done .. . Just was kinda funny .. and at 92$ starting bid .. hope he's expecting to relist it .. And hope hes planing on dropping the price to about 35/40$ lol .. Edited by tatt2ed13
03/13/2012 3:23 pm
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The description of the "reverse proof" Morgan states that it "HAS BEEN ENHANCED BY HAND TO BRING OUT THE NATURAL BEAUTY AND IN A REVERSE PROOF FINISH."
I just checked APMEX and don't see any gold plated Morgans currently listed. I did see them a few months ago, I swear!
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Well, at least the seller is being "somewhat" honest, but as we all know not completely. Ha, I believe you about APMEX, just was taken back when I saw this coin. Thanks for the good info though!
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Looks like a Christmas tree ornament to me....
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Mints around the World will offer new NCLT product that is selectively gold plated, if they perceive a commercial opportunity. Technically, these products are usually of a high standard.
This one is obviously a private after market offer. It seems to me that the plating here is also of a high technical standard. The value of the plating would be no more than a dollar or so, the cost of putting it there I guess would be less than $10 for a large production run.
It does look rather attractive, but of little numismatic merit.
They are not my cup of tea.
Edited by sel_69l
03/13/2012 8:29 pm
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Geeeaeszzz! that "reverse proof'd" Morgan's reverse, that blast finish nibbled the tips of the eagle's wings yet is far away from the head, arrows and other devices.
FAIL on the execution of what could have been a great looking idea.
Oldest US coin in my collection: 1851 Large Cent
Oldest Foreign coin in my collection: 1945 Australian Sixpence
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the RAM does a prety good job with this one . Proof finish with selective gold plating  Aim to Enjoy life. You only get one shot at it
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Posted 03/13/2012 2:47 pm
