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Valued Member
United States
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My coin photography skills are not the greatest, but I am slowly learning. Please have a look at this newly acquired 1899-O Morgan and give me your thoughts. She's going in the Dansco album tomorrow. Thanks in advance - I value all opinions.   |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Looks fantastic except for that long scratch across Liberty's face.
I will say MS-63
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Exceptionally strong strike for a Nawlins minted Morgan. It would be at least a MS65 IMO, but that extensive scratch on the cheek will probably drag it done some. I yield to the pros for an overall grade on this one. It really is a frosty beauty..  PG |
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I was thinking much the same. I took her out into natural light for a closer look, and the scratch across the cheek does not seem nearly as noticeable (to my admittedly untrained) old eyes. She has some great luster, and the strong strike had me leaning toward MS-65......still, I'll defer judgement until we hear from some of the members with more experience at this grading game.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I would go MS-64 if it wasn't for that scratch. In the pics the scratch looks pretty distracting so I would probably take off a 1-1.5 points for that.
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Rest in Peace
United States
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I'll say 64 if that mark across the cheek is less distracting under normal light.
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United States
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Appreciate the replies so far.......keep 'em coming !
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I think MS63 is the ultimate grade it would rceive.
Very nice
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Valued Member
United States
158 Posts |
NGC slabbed at MS-65. I paid $180, NGC says it's worth $237. Maybe not the greatest coin deal, but I don't believe I overpaid.
I carefully liberated her from the slab. She's going into the Dansco.
Edited by CitizenPatriot
09/28/2011 10:09 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Wow I hope that scratch didn't happen after it was broken out of the slab. Do you have any "before" pictures w/ coin in slab?
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Valued Member
United States
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Wow I hope that scratch didn't happen after it was broken out of the slab. Nope. It was there when it was graded. I was careful liberate her gently, using white cotton gloves. There was no contact with the coin. She went in the album today, and is now resting comfortably in the safe deposit box. Edited by CitizenPatriot
09/29/2011 9:53 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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IMO, You did very, very well from the TPG'r........With all the chatter, and scratches Obv and Rev, I am surprised it was graded that high, Good luck, Mike |
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So WAS the scratch in the plastic? or on the coin?MS65 by anybody with a scratch is HUMMMM   |
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My thinking was with paleoguy that this is an excellent strike for an O.
I'm calling it ms64 myself
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