Coin Community Family of Web Sites Join Thousands of Coin, Bullion, & Money Collectors
Join Thousands of Coin, Bullion, & Money Collectors Royal Estate Auctions - $1 Coin Auctions300,000 items to help build your collection! Specializing in Modern Numismatics Royal Canadian Mint products, Canadian, Polish, American, and world coins and banknotes. Vancouvers #1 Coin and Paper Money Dealer Coin, Banknote and Medal Collectors's Online Mall








Username:
Password:
Save Password
Forgot your Password?


This page may contain links that result in small commissions to keep this free site up and running.

Welcome Guest! Registering and/or logging in will remove the anchor (bottom) ads. It's Free!

1885 Morgan Silver Dollar

To participate in the forum you must log in or register.
First Page  Showing last 15 replies.
Author Previous TopicReplies: 19 / Views: 1,821Next Topic Page 2 of 2
Bedrock of the Community
United States
94367 Posts
 Posted 08/05/2016  4:38 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Coinfrog to your friends list
Agree straight-on pics would help. Looks like a 64 to me so far.
Bedrock of the Community
Learn More...
United States
18702 Posts
 Posted 08/05/2016  7:02 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add panzaldi to your friends list
when you take photos of a coin try to get a straight down look at them rather than a slight angle. it will help reduce the reflective light and show the surfaces better. its very hard to tell what the cheek looks like and how much luster is remaining. the second set of pics are a little better. based on the pics I got at MS63
Valued Member
United States
291 Posts
 Posted 08/05/2016  7:55 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add 40Proof to your friends list
Yeah. I know, guys. Whether using a light tent, natural light, professional camera, etc., my straight-on shots tend to be deceptive (misleading appearance). I agree that the angled shots aren't the best, though, so I'll take another stab at it. The coin does have some luster, which isn't evident in the pics I posted.
Pillar of the Community
United States
2403 Posts
 Posted 08/05/2016  8:21 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add MontCollector to your friends list
It is really hard to show luster on a toned coin. Most come out flat and dull looking.


Your picture quality looks good and clear. Just do the best you can at the straight on shots.

There are a lot of helpful hints here
http://www.coincommunity.com/forum/...?FORUM_ID=81
Valued Member
United States
291 Posts
 Posted 08/05/2016  9:23 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add 40Proof to your friends list
Thanks, Mont. I visit that forum often...but obviously not enough. lol

Anyway, I added straight-on shots in my initial post.
Pillar of the Community
United States
2403 Posts
 Posted 08/05/2016  10:00 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add MontCollector to your friends list
I hope you don't mind...I adjusted your white balance a little.

1885-Morgan-Silver-Dollar

1885-Morgan-Silver-Dollar

I amend my grade to MS63 could go 64.
Valued Member
United States
291 Posts
 Posted 08/05/2016  10:16 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add 40Proof to your friends list
I don't mind at all. Maybe I need to start paying you guys for photo editing. lol
Bedrock of the Community
Canada
11922 Posts
 Posted 08/05/2016  11:49 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Joseph7420 to your friends list
I would think MS-63.
Bedrock of the Community
Learn More...
United States
18702 Posts
 Posted 08/06/2016  10:51 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add panzaldi to your friends list
MontCollector got it. his pics are what you should strive for. I'm still at 63
Bedrock of the Community
United States
36845 Posts
 Posted 08/06/2016  1:19 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add IndianGoldEagle to your friends list
MS-63, really gorgeous toning.
Pillar of the Community
United States
1691 Posts
 Posted 08/06/2016  4:51 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add atlashealth to your friends list
facial and breast feather rubs...
otherwise pristine with flow lines and original luster
toning exceptional and therefore deserves a bump grade!
MS-63+
Valued Member
United States
291 Posts
 Posted 08/06/2016  8:44 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add 40Proof to your friends list
I appreciate all of the assistance, comments and opinions. Thanks.
New Member
United States
5 Posts
 Posted 08/06/2016  9:56 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Derek-HTWN to your friends list
MS 63 - fantastic toning!
Valued Member
United States
291 Posts
 Posted 08/06/2016  10:28 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add 40Proof to your friends list
Thanks, Derek, and to the CCF!
Pillar of the Community
United States
4989 Posts
 Posted 08/07/2016  08:49 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add fenton to your friends list
Technically I think it's AU-58 but the coin has enough eye appeal I could see it sneaking into a 62 or 63 holder
Page 2 of 2   Previous TopicReplies: 19 / Views: 1,821Next Topic Page 2 of 2
First Page  Showing last 15 replies.
To participate in the forum you must log in or register.


    




Disclaimer: While a tremendous amount of effort goes into ensuring the accuracy of the information contained in this site, Coin Community assumes no liability for errors. Copyright 2005 - 2026 Coin Community Family- all rights reserved worldwide. Use of any images or content on this website without prior written permission of Coin Community or the original lender is strictly prohibited.
Contact Us  |  Advertise Here  |  Privacy Policy / Terms of Use

Coin Community Forum © 2005 - 2026 Coin Community Forums
It took 0.29 seconds to rattle this change. Forums