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This 1881 S mint dollar is a nice example. In MS-63 it is probably a $100 coin or better. First off it needs to be mentioned, Do Not Clean Your Coins. Secondly, there appears to be a fingerprint near the chin area. That I would treat with some 100% acetone but do not rub it. Perhaps an acetone soak in a glass cup and allow to air dry and evaporate. Is that a glass microscope slide on the reverse side? Why? This coin needs to be placed in either a 2x2 holder or capsule before it gets damaged. Always handle coins by the edges or with cotton gloves. If the other coins you have look as nice as this you have nice quality collectible coins. Not worth a fortune but perhaps several hundred dollars. Can you show us pics of your other coins? Please check your coins for mint marks just below the wreath on the reverse.
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This is a great strike. I would keep them all, nice coin.
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Edited by NumismaticsFTW
11/19/2021 12:05 am
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 I would say keep them. Exposure to old coins may spark interest for growing a coin collection in you or family members. Because these are decently nice coins, handle and store them with care. If you don't know what you're doing, I'd say don't mess with them at all. No acetone soak, no silver cleaning dip, and no polishing cloth. They are fine as is. I would like to see photos of the other coins as well.  . What are you looking to do with your coins? Suffering from bust half fever. Want to learn how to attribute early half dollars by die variety? Click Here: http://goccf.com/t/434955Shoot me a PM if you are looking to sell bust halves. |
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. Your coin has an S mint mark,so it is a 1881-S. 1881's Morgans are known for sharp strikes.Make separate posts for each of your coins along with whatever question you have on them and we will do our best to help you. John1  |
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like so many have already said, keep them. |
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1883 S   |
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A coin needs a retail value after slabbing of at least $150 to justify all costs involved in having it slabbed. John1 |
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Both are 1898 P   |
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1921 P   |
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I would simply keep them for the beautiful, historic coins that they are. Take them out every now and then and savor!  Edited by jpsned
11/19/2021 12:00 pm
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Thank you for all the feedback. I ordered individual coin holders and plan to hang on to them for my kids. I am not opposed to selling them if anyone is interested, none are professional graded.
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You are not allowed to buy/sell/trade yet,please read the rules. John1 |
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Looks like the 1881S is the best Morgan you have and worth more than the others. From what I can see the 1898 coins and the 1921 coins appear to be XF-AU grade. A dealer may consider them melt value but buyers on ebay would pay more than melt for them individually. Nothing here worth paying the premium to have them slabbed. Protect that 1881s in a quality holder, the rest are OK in cardboard 2x2 holders. You say that you have other series of coins too. Keep them all and perhaps spark an interest in your children with these pieces of history. |
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John1- I did not mean I would sell them on here, my apologizes for the misunderstanding.
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