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Pillar of the Community
United States
2936 Posts |
I came close to buying this one, but the denticles scare me (not even) and the top right of the coin gives me that little "poured" bump appearance. Even if genuine the two cuts on the profile would probably drop it from gradable. Thoughts? Observations? Paleoguy http://www.ebay.com/itm/29094432340....m1438.l2648 |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
807 Posts |
Maybe it's just the photo, but the centering appears poor.
With wear on the rim, the denticles do merge, but I'm not at all sure that the wear one the rest of the piece is consistent. But I'm no judge!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3345 Posts |
Looks ok to me. I'm no morgan expert but all seems within normal standards.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1704 Posts |
It looks like there's rust on the obverse and its overall filthiness would preclude me from buying this coin. It's just one dirty piece with no eye appeal. You can find a cleaner, but not cleaned, looking 1889-CC for the about the same amount of money and it will more enjoyable to look at. Ed ANA LM-3175 |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1339 Posts |
I wouldn't touch one of these without a top TPG holder.......Then I would examine the holder very carefully..... |
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
21786 Posts |
Those 'little "poured" (raised) bumps' in the stars don't get me much excited about this piece, either.
For me, the stakes are just too high to make a bid.
I would need to see such a piece 'in hand' for close examination, ring tone and weighing for my commitment to buy.
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Rest in Peace
United States
10625 Posts |
The mint mark position does not match any known reverse die. Even if the coin is (stretch) authentic, the mint mark is not.
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
2936 Posts |
I agree with you completely Dave. I couldn't find a match on the die pair either. PG
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
10045 Posts |
I'm a total Morgan noob, but are those reddish areas on high points of wear?  Is it plating wearing off a copper core? |
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
21786 Posts |
I am with DVCollector, it would be nice is someboby here could comment on his querys.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2936 Posts |
I'll be glad to comment on his query. The discoloration on the coin appears to be a stain of some sort or paint, not a substrata coming through... I just sent the seller an "ooops" message that his coin in all probability is not genuine and he might want to take it down. His statement in the listing that it had "been in his Morgan album for 30 years" doesn't bode well as to integrity, but who knows.... I just know I ain't buying it!  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1796 Posts |
Aye, there's not enough to condemn this outright with a big bold red flag, but I would avoid it. Something isn't quite right.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
36575 Posts |
I don't see Morgan's M on the ribbon. My guess is not the real deal.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1704 Posts |
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I don't see Morgan's M on the ribbon. About half of the M is visible and what is missing does not look like it was worn off naturally. Ed ANA LM-3175 |
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Valued Member
United Arab Emirates
283 Posts |
The rust destroys its beauty, but that is just me.
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