1891 CC Morgan Seems To Have Been Graded Low

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Steven49 Valued Member United States 66 Posts	Posted 06/20/2026 5:42 pm * Moved by Staff to a more appropriate forum. * My latest purchase is this 1891 Morgan Carson City Silver dollar. It was graded as a MS-61 from PCGS. It is a "spitting eagle" variety. . I have was always told to purchase the coin , not the label. In this case, I believe it could have gotten a higher grade. Liberty's face shows very little contact marks. What do you think? 'nt Report this Post to the Staff

CoinForMe Pillar of the Community United States 2193 Posts	Posted 06/20/2026 8:25 pm I agree; I have seen MS-62/63 worse-looking than this. Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 74621 Posts	Posted 06/20/2026 9:08 pm I don't agree with the MS-61 grade. Looks a bit nicer than what they graded it at. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 97062 Posts	Posted 06/20/2026 9:59 pm I agree, it should have gotten a much higher grade. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
1910S_1C Valued Member United States 52 Posts	Posted 06/20/2026 10:41 pm Is it possible the coin has a minor problem which led the grading service to net it down? It looks like it could pass in a 64 holder, so I am left to wonder if the coin's strong eye appeal saved it from getting a details grade. All that being said, I don't see any problems at first glance. Report this Post to the Staff
adam126402 Pillar of the Community United States 889 Posts	Posted 06/20/2026 11:32 pm I see a lot of marks in the obverse fields and in the 3rd photo reveals many more hits on the jaw and cheek. They all look minor, but a lot of them. I don't see this beyond 62. Report this Post to the Staff
panzaldi Bedrock of the Community United States 18685 Posts	Posted 06/21/2026 10:40 am the full coin photos have too much glare from overhead light. the remaining photos seem to show what the coin actually looks like in hand. i'd like to see a full straight on shot, no overhead light to see the surfaces. i'd say PCGS messed up again. imo w/o better full shot photos, i'd call her MS62 Report this Post to the Staff
IndianGoldEagle Bedrock of the Community United States 36828 Posts	Posted 06/22/2026 09:11 am Dull luster, lots of surface hairlines and rub spots, MS-61 seems correct. Report this Post to the Staff
panzaldi Bedrock of the Community United States 18685 Posts	Posted 06/23/2026 11:17 am taking another look at the later photos I agree with IGE that those photos are showing a lack of luster. there is also a palm or finger print on the obv at K9 which doesn't really affect grade but it does for value. Report this Post to the Staff
ericgreen Pillar of the Community United States 1518 Posts	Posted 06/23/2026 1:28 pm I think IGE is exactly right. The luster and hairlines hold it back. Report this Post to the Staff
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