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Pillar of the Community
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There is zero chance that coin would grade a 64 or 65, so if that possibility is part of the equation of how much you're willing to pay for a coin, you'll often end up overpaying. I think MS-63 is a much more realistic "down the middle" grade for raw, uncirculated Morgans, but even that is a stretch with this coin.
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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I have just reviewed this thread.
I have to agree with Kanga.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I would be most concerned about those reverse scratches as well.
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United States
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Valued Member
Canada
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At least 60% chance it will details (maybe the owner cracked it out of a details slab?). If not, then 62-63 at best. No chance at 64 imo, NS, I'd review those scratches by the eagle and the one on the obverse.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4472 Posts |
The cheek has two scratches and roller mark.
UNC Details
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Rest in Peace
United States
10625 Posts |
Most definitely MS details for the reverse scratches.
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Pillar of the Community
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Well if it looks as bad as the pictures, it will go back, out $3.00, just renting lol
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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If that's graffiti, it would kill the value. Yes, the reverse field scratches are significant even if they're not graffitti. If it straight-graded, and that's a big if, then MS63 is as high as I could see it grading. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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UNC Details scratched. This coin will body bag.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Ok, as most of the concern is with the back, here is a HD uncut down pick of the areas in question. I will say this, it's a shame because with the naked eye you cant see it. I think it's going back :)  |
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Ok, as most of the concern is with the back, here is a HD uncut down pick of the areas in question. That limited view gives an impression of a coin that is not Mint State. It would be interesting to do some sleuthing and find out if this one came out of a Details slab. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I think you are probably right, I checked out more of the guy's coins, and I think he does a lot of volume, and doesn't mind offering the free returns.
I may not be good at this yet, but I am good at cash flow. He just runs the numbers, and eventually someone keeps it.
I noticed similar flaws in alot his coins.
What I'm interested in learning, is if the scratches are "intentional" as some have said, it's not a common subject that I have read about, and am interested in less traveled roads in the grading community.
Thanks again for the input all.
Edited by farrider11
04/12/2019 7:12 pm
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Very unlikely those scratches are intentional. Many otherwise pristine coins out of bags have portions that look like they survived a knife fight. It doesn't hurt the grade that much, since bag marks are the norm for uncirculated Morgans. Thanks to some outstanding luster, I'd put this one at MS-63. Too baggy for a 64.
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