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Pillar of the Community
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I'd say it just makes MS-63.
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Bedrock of the Community
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the 99(P) should be sharp and bold so from a strike standpoint this one is below average. luster is broken across cheek. reverse surface preservation is above average obverse too much for a 64 and a little better than a 62 as the marks/abrasions are more superficial. I think it would grade at MS63. probably in the $350-400 range retail
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Pillar of the Community
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Here she is. Listing goes up around 10pm.  |
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Bedrock of the Community
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Seems a bit harsh, but opinion has been pretty evenly split on this one.
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Pillar of the Community
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Doesn't PCGS give more weight to the obverse of a Morgan dollar than the reverse? If so, then I can see why they give it a MS62. Although I think the grade is still a bit harsh overall. |
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NumisEd, a coin is not graded by it's best looking side, it is graded by it's worst looking side. For example, if the obverse of a coin graded MS-63 and the reverse MS-68, the coin is still an MS-63. Morgans usually have the obverse as the side with the most contact marks, therefore it tends to get scrutinized more than the reverse.
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Rest in Peace
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The last few minutes of the final day are all that matters...  |
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a coin is not graded by it's best looking side, it is graded by it's worst looking side. I'm not a TPG grader but I have to disagree with this statement from the standpoint that both sides are graded separately and if there is difference in grade its typically netted as each side has its own attributes unless one side is so far worse it cant be. I grade every coin in this manner the reverse of this coin is MS64 all day and imo the obverse is MS62+. not that we can change the grade on this one but this coin should have been in a 63 holder. in fact the only thing we see is rub/abrasions and a few light scratches on the obverse so there can be an argument that the obverse is 63. here is photogrades obverse. you can see all the scratches on the 62 unlike the OP example   |
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Best of luck! Will say, I'm also keeping an eye on that capped bust dime you have |
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For me a Morgan dollar can not be numerically graded above whatever the obverse grades. The reverse can only meet or exceed the obverse grade and not bump up the overall numerical grade. Again, this is just me personally. |
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Sold for $321.00!! Ty2020b wins with a difference of $4 with his original guess of $325.
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Nice, and I do believe the grade as well  . @pristine2, sadly the 1821 capped bust 10c. Exceeded my $300 limit, though I'm surprised it didn't go a bit higher. |
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