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My First Coin - 1881-S Morgan B-Day Present

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 Posted 03/09/2019  03:48 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add sel_69l to your friends list
Put the flip in a hard clear acetate plastic (totally inert to coins), sleeve.
The reason to do this is because the high points on the coin are still exposed to damage through the very thin clear Mylar circular window.

A sleeve to protect the flip can be made by cutting a 2.5 inch double rectangle from a food container. This material can be readily obtained from a suitable food container commonly found in any supermarket.

This superior coin really does need added protection; it would be a shame to see any high points in the design accidentally flattened, even with a minor impact.

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 Posted 03/09/2019  04:27 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add jpbone to your friends list
Super nice coin. I agree with the added protection. I had some nice Morgan's that got carbon spots on them while they were in 2x2s.
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 Posted 03/09/2019  04:47 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add John1 to your friends list
Nice coin. I agree with sel_69l. If you are willing to take it out of the 2x2,I recommend using an Air-Tite holder.
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 Posted 03/09/2019  08:49 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Coinfrog to your friends list
Good shot at 65, congrats!
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 Posted 03/09/2019  09:25 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add babysitr to your friends list
Yes,MS65 very nice,, value= priceless
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 Posted 03/09/2019  09:28 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add panzaldi to your friends list
may squeak by at MS65
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 Posted 03/09/2019  10:09 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add John1 to your friends list
Just an FYI: 1881-S is known for higher grades.
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 Posted 03/09/2019  10:18 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add dave700x to your friends list
Your dad got you started with a beautiful example. MS65.
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 Posted 03/09/2019  10:48 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add GrapeCollects to your friends list
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 Posted 03/09/2019  4:11 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add NDBirdman to your friends list
Easy MS65
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 Posted 03/10/2019  01:18 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add eternallogan to your friends list
Great input everyone! When I saw this coin, I was amazed that something from the 19th century could have survived in such great condition and be that appealing to the eye.
I will take it out of the 2x2 and put it in an Air-Tite.
And yes...I'm aware that 81-S is one of the most common dates among Morgan's. I have another in a ms-66 slab, but this one is infinitely more valuable to me.
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 Posted 03/10/2019  01:24 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add jimbucks to your friends list
Get it out of that cheap 2x2 ASAP and put it in an airtight. And be careful not so scratch it on that cheap staple. Too many coins have been ruined with 2x2 staples.


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 Posted 03/10/2019  05:02 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add John1 to your friends list

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but this one is infinitely more valuable to me.
I am glad you feel that way. You might want to attach a note to it with the background history.
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 Posted 03/11/2019  2:14 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add IndianGoldEagle to your friends list
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