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1889 Morgan Proof Candidate?

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Stephen-P Valued Member Japan 179 Posts	Posted 10/25/2020 06:18 am Hey guys, just picked up a lot of circulated morgans specifically for this piece. I've never seen a proof sample in hand, but the raised devices and squared-off denticles are pretty crisp and got me wondering. I'm on the hunt for proofs, so any advice would be great! Report this Post to the Staff

silverwolf Pillar of the Community Canada 3278 Posts	Posted 10/25/2020 07:22 am sorry, not a proof. Report this Post to the Staff
Stephen-P Valued Member Japan 179 Posts	Posted 10/25/2020 07:52 am That's alright, it's why I'm here! I appreciate your insight. I haven't seen one in person and it's kind of hard to use pictures as reference. Report this Post to the Staff
silverwolf Pillar of the Community Canada 3278 Posts	Posted 10/25/2020 08:17 am I believe the 1889 proofs, where a very small mintage number. Just checked, it shows 811. examples minted. Report this Post to the Staff
smat45 Valued Member United States 472 Posts	Posted 10/25/2020 09:15 am Still a very nice looking coin...looks like a clash mark by the eagles neck? Not sure if it's a VAM indicator or not? I'm not a VAM guy... smat Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 53752 Posts	Posted 10/25/2020 09:22 am Even a mis-handled proof would likely still some evidence of the mirrored finish. Report this Post to the Staff
suipakpaikungfu Pillar of the Community United States 681 Posts	Posted 10/25/2020 12:21 pm Not a proof. Also not a clash mark IMO. Report this Post to the Staff
Stephen-P Valued Member Japan 179 Posts	Posted 10/26/2020 09:33 am Thanks for your thoughts! Smat do you mean the black line below the eagle's head? If so, just a smudge. Coinfrog thanks for that. I see many pictures of proofs PF60-62 that seem to just be gray with no reflectivity, but that's where I'm kind of mislead I suppose. Report this Post to the Staff
GrapeCollects Pillar of the Community United States 8102 Posts	Posted 10/26/2020 10:06 am Trust me. If you had one, you'd know. I've had the pleasure of handling a few and they are stunning and deeply reflective My best finds: 1999-WAM:http://goccf.com/t/332161 1988-RDV-6:http://goccf.com/t/335954#2873459 1986-Off-center: http://goccf.com/t/335952 1999 WAM #2:http://goccf.com/t/338710&whichpage=1 1981 Double Struck In Collar: http://goccf.com/t/350199&whichpage=1 ANA id: 3194067 My Type Set: https://www.NGCcoin.com/registry/co...sets/236574/ If you want to buy something or sell something or just talk, shoot me a PM! Report this Post to the Staff
Morgan Nerd Valued Member United States 171 Posts	Posted 10/26/2020 12:27 pm Not a proof. A proof coin has a mirror-like surface. Look for high-relief and the mirror-like field. You'll know a proof Morgan when you see it. The coin you have is a very well struck piece though. Report this Post to the Staff
Stephen-P Valued Member Japan 179 Posts	Posted 10/26/2020 12:33 pm Wonderful information. Thanks for the help! Report this Post to the Staff
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