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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I wanted to do a little experiment in human perception and how subjective grades are. Firstly, I want to show this photo that I have had from Rick Snow for at least 4 years now. It shows Morgan high points that customarily receive the initial wear:  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Thank you. I have a lot to learn in the area of grading. Visuals help A LOT
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
3546 Posts |
Next I'm showing you the already graded Morgan which needs about four to five opinions insofar as the correct grade. Obviously, I'll disclose the TPG's name once all is concluded...   Once I have these opinions I'll continue with my narrative later on. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Snow's picture forgot the wing tips and cheek.
Your 2nd Morgan is MS63 with a slightly weak obverse strike for an '80-S. The pictures make no determination of luster or prooflike surfaces possible.
Member ANA - EAC - TNA - SSDC - CCT #890 "Most of the things worth doing in the world had been declared impossible before they were done." -- Louis D. Brandeis |
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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The photos are not the best but I'd say MS65.
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Rest in Peace
United States
10625 Posts |
MS63 is the ceiling for this Morgan. The reverse really limits it.
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Pillar of the Community
 Canada
5394 Posts |
Seen worse called 65. The reverse hardly matters when the graders grade these coins. If it passed me in the grading room I would be at MS64 as the reverse really does detract in this case. I think this one is an NGC coin.
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Bedrock of the Community
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Looks like a 64.
That's the same style as PCGS pictures and I'll guess they called it a 58
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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With that right reverse field I can't go higher than MS-63. That's a big detractor for sure.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3546 Posts |
Here's another shot of the reverse since some felt the first one was a bit fuzzy:  If there are any changes, let me know. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
12057 Posts |
Still at 63 but possibly semi-PL or PL reverse.
Member ANA - EAC - TNA - SSDC - CCT #890 "Most of the things worth doing in the world had been declared impossible before they were done." -- Louis D. Brandeis |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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The coin does not show wear, but the cheek and reverse do exhibit what could be considered circulation rub and a grade of AU 58 would not surprise me. I am still at MS 63.
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Posted 12/20/2015 4:23 pm
