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Slider: A term used to describe an AU coin that looks, or can be sold as, Uncirculated. Occasionally used as a reference to another grade; a slider EF coin, for example, would be a VF/EF coin that is nearly EF. Source: http://www.coincommunity.com/dictionary/ (The Glossary on this site) Edited by Canadian-Banknotes
01/09/2011 8:35 pm
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Quote:Slider: A term used to describe an AU coin that looks, or can be sold as, Uncirculated. Occasionally used as a reference to another grade; a slider EF coin, for example, would be a VF/EF coin that is nearly EF. Source: http://www.coincommunity.com/dictionary/ (The Glossary on this site) Thanks CB  I will learn to use the Glossary one of these days.  |
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Note the crack you see is probably a die break. That is something common on Morgan dollars that occurs due to die wear at the mint it does not usually have any effect on the grade and may, in fact, make the coin more valuable if it is a rare die variety. With some high resolution photos, the guys in the VAM area can help you attribute the die variety and estimate its rarity. |
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Nice strike for O mint..I say ms-63
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What would be a good price to get an 1879-o in au-ms condition? I'm looking at some on e-bay. I have last years price book. Thanks
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01/10/2011 06:25 am
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What would be a good price to get an 1879-o in au-ms condition? I'm looking at some on e-bay. I have last years price book. Thanks
I paid $56.50 for this one. |
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In AU, about $50. MS-63, about $150. In MS-64, it can go $400+ You may have gotten yourself a nice deal on this coin. (I should mention $2500 in MS-65. I think this coin has a shot at that grade but expect TPG's to be massively conservative given the rarity and value) Edited by fenton
01/10/2011 09:20 am
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The "O" mint Morgan dollars are often a great bargain unslabbed since dealers confuse the characteristic weak strike with wear. Eventually they will all be cherry picked and slabbed but, for now, with 90% of the coin population unslabbed opportunities remain as I think we saw with this coin. |
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I would of guess 63 or 64,but the die crack or whatever it may be could change tat..or maybe just make it more valuable ya?I think you got a good deal personally.Luv MOrgans-I think alot do on here
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RJ, some signs that a coin has been cleaned are an excessive number of fine hairline scratches (visible under magnification) that are recessed into the coin surface particularly ones that are circular or parallel to coin surfaces. Fine lines that are raised are typically die polishing and won't impact grade.
Another sign is a well circulated coin that has no tarnish. Usually those have been dipped and, often, polished.
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That is a really nice coin, I like the New Orleans Morgans guess cause I'm partial being from here..  Edited by rlcbj59
01/10/2011 1:21 pm
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