Morgan 1878 P . Dirty But Interesting (Dollar)

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KauaiHawaiiGuy Pillar of the Community United States 612 Posts	Posted 12/24/2022 11:13 am The coin intrigues me a little. Something about the ageing and the dirt that I like. I'm not sure how to read this and so am looking for opinions. As to the wear, it looks to be AU-55, maybe even 58, but the dirt and complete lack of original finish and any luster in a 55 or 58 ....... I'm just not sure how to grade it. Help ..... thanks Forgot to add. these are not my images, just the best I could do with the seller auction photos Edited by KauaiHawaiiGuy 12/24/2022 11:15 am Report this Post to the Staff

ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19661 Posts	Posted 12/24/2022 11:27 am Given the images posted, I'm sensing low AU--just me. Report this Post to the Staff
Slider23 Pillar of the Community United States 4512 Posts	Posted 12/24/2022 11:29 am I agree with you at 55/58. Looks like circulation rub on the eagle's breast and wing tips. The rim on both sides has a lot of dings that are typical for coins in circulation. A solid strike with nice details in the hair above the ear. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 12/24/2022 11:30 am I can see AU-58, to be honest. Report this Post to the Staff
Zurie Pillar of the Community United States 5725 Posts	Posted 12/24/2022 11:56 am I'm also at AU-58 sharpness, but the grime doesn't help the eye appeal. And the obverse rim damage at 1:00 and 7:00 might detail it. Report this Post to the Staff
KauaiHawaiiGuy Pillar of the Community United States 612 Posts	Posted 12/24/2022 12:11 pm Thank you all for your quick opinions. When I posted this the bid was still in the low 30s, I thought I might bid as high as $40........ just now as the auction was nearing the close, the bid was already $48 and winning bid wound up at $50 even. I decided that $40 + was steeper than I was willing to bid and so let it go to somebody that wanted it more than I did apparently. Report this Post to the Staff
ericgreen Pillar of the Community United States 1524 Posts	Posted 12/24/2022 12:50 pm AU-58. Good for you for sticking with it and not getting caught up in the auction! Report this Post to the Staff
panzaldi Bedrock of the Community United States 18962 Posts	Posted 12/25/2022 10:33 am mid AU. no way I can get this coin to 58. the sharpness and luster are just not there even under the dirt. best you didnt get it Report this Post to the Staff
IndianGoldEagle Bedrock of the Community United States 37225 Posts	Posted 12/28/2022 09:37 am I can't see it above AU-50. Report this Post to the Staff
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