1898 Morgan (Net Grade) - Coin Community Forum

To participate in the forum you must log in or register.

Author	Replies: 7 / Views: 2,701
Archraz Pillar of the Community United States 3499 Posts	Posted 07/28/2010 2:10 pm Yep, the scratch on the obverse is pretty nasty. I think that she may have Ef-45 details, but that scratch will take this 1898 down quite a bit. In fact, do you think that it is still collectible with such a blemish? Overall how would you grade it? Report this Post to the Staff

SeatedNut Pillar of the Community United States 2797 Posts	Posted 07/28/2010 2:29 pm Yes it's collectible until you find a better example. BU 1898's are easy to come by at reasonable prices ($40 for an MS63 example). I definitely wouldn't waste any money getting this into a details slab ... my latest "details" scratch is microscopic compared to that one. Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 07/28/2010 2:35 pm Luckily it's not a key date, because IMO that scratch pretty much made this coin un-gradeable. Without the scratch I would say it would grade at VF-30. Report this Post to the Staff
Archraz Pillar of the Community United States 3499 Posts	Posted 07/28/2010 3:20 pm Thanks for the input, everyone! Report this Post to the Staff
aladinslamp Pillar of the Community United States 3076 Posts	Posted 07/28/2010 3:42 pm even in the bargain bin, that's an easy one to RUN from... Report this Post to the Staff
Archraz Pillar of the Community United States 3499 Posts	Posted 07/28/2010 4:38 pm aladinslamp- yeah I know what you mean. I really hope that the relative from whom I inherited this coin did not actually seek this coin out from a dealer, rather I hope that he inherited it or got it from the bank back in the 1950s or early 60s. Report this Post to the Staff
mycrob Pillar of the Community United States 2602 Posts	Posted 07/28/2010 5:19 pm I think this is VF, not EF 9without counting the scratch)- need more hair detail to get EF, IMO. But scratch would knock it to F Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 07/29/2010 09:55 am Here is one of mine a 1878-CC with a similar problem. There is a large gouge over the eye that has dropped an otherwise EF-45 coin to damaged and ungradeable. This is currently on e-bay and I will be lucky if I get $50 for it. Edited by echizento 07/29/2010 09:56 am Report this Post to the Staff
	Replies: 7 / Views: 2,701

To participate in the forum you must log in or register.

All Forums Category: US Coins and Currency Forums Forum: US Classic and Colonial Coin Grading

Silver Gold Bull US is the United States leading bullion dealer. We deliver gold coins, gold bars, silver coins, silver bars and precious metals to your door. Order today!

The First Dollar, your premier source for bullion and rare coins. See our bullion list on the site and the coin inventory on ebay.

View Last 100 Active Topics

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

It took 0.24 seconds to rattle this change.