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Starting Lowball Morgan And Peace Dollar Sets

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Poll Question
I am starting two lowball sets and looking for some input on how to grade p1 P2 P3


is this 1896 Morgan a P1 or 2?

Poll Choices
 PO1
 FR2
 AG3
 G4
 G5
 G6

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Fun thread to start and a challenge to grade. Man that coin has seen some commerce.
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Your grades should read PO1, FR2, AG3

I voted AG3 but hit AG4 by mistake ( clumsy fingers)
Not sure if a mod can change it or not.
Too much copy showing for a 1 or 2

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I do like the idea!
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You have your grading scale incorrect.

The grades at the lowball end of the scale are PO01, FR02, AG03 and G04.

I voted AG03 for this Morgan. Way too much legend remaining to go any lower.

This can be a fun set to chase. Best of wishes to you!

There was a time where I had the #1 rated PCGS Peace dollar lowball set, as well as the #1 PCGS rated Walking Liberty half lowball set.

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Your grades should read PO1, FR2, AG3
Fixed.

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Not sure if a mod can change it or not.
Nope.
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ok got the info I wanted so scale is P1 FR2 AG3 G4 G5 G6
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the low ball grades are G6 and below
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so scale is P1 FR2 AG3 G4 G5 G6


You are close - but there is no accepted G5 grade.


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the low ball grades are G6 and below


That may be your opinion, but for a serious lowball collector anything higher than AG03 would not be considered.

Spend a few moments in the PCGS lowball registry and take a look at perhaps the top 20 sets for various denominations. You won't find many coins graded higher than AG03.
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but there is no accepted G5 grade.
Yeah, I had to leave that in there or break the poll.
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yea I plan to do P1 and FR2 in the collection and never seen any G5 so Just G6 and below but most will do P1 FR2 and G3
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was Supposed to be AG3 mistyped that sry
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Can I use this coin for my Avatar?
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I voted AG3.
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but most will do P1 FR2 and AG3


That's the spirit! It's a fun but challenging set to pursue.

Below is a link to my previous Peace dollar PCGS lowball set. All PO01 & FR02 with two coins as AG03.

I retired the set years ago, and it still remains #3 all-time.

I have photos of each coin so you can see for yourself what these look like in true lowball state.

https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/lo...meset/108733

Best of wishes with your pursuit. Keep us updated.
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what you have as P01 has no readable date? the PCGS list has P01 as a barely readable date and mint mark. a "no date coin is just considered as junk. or am I wrong
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