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New Member
United States
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Hello I'm new to the forum and coin collecting I'm looking for a few suggestions on buying a 1890 CC Morgan from a friend. my friend is selling this coin at $440 is this a good price? My friend says its a ms-60 or ms-61 as there is a few small scratches on the reverse, but has a nice mirror finish. thank you...     *** Moved by Staff to a more appropriate forum. *** |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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that date looks a little weird--or it it the new glasses....
Retired USAF 1983-2003
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Pillar of the Community
United States
5854 Posts |
I believe the coin has circulated and may grade around an AU-53/55 or so. A certified AU-55 may auction for around $250-275. An NGC AU-55 PL hammered at about $247 back in April on Heritage.
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New Member
 United States
9 Posts |
Well that hurts! kinda glad I didn't buy
the coin at $440 man would I feel bad.
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Moderator
 United States
16679 Posts |
Yeah, a more obtainable CC.
swcoin.ecrater.com
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New Member
United States
9 Posts |
I'm going to offer my friend $250 on
this coin I'm more then sure the answer
will be no lol!
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Valued Member
United States
397 Posts |
Is it me or do the fields in front of Liberty's face look rough like they've been buffed or something like that? They definitely don't seem to be shining through like the field parts around the stars. That could be a problem.
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Moderator
United States
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The reverse looks heavily brushed; I would not buy this coin at any price. Thing is, the obverse certainly looks to have reflectivity. So, the whole coin is heavily polished, badly enough to cause reflectivity or....
Somebody committed the unspeakable act of brushing a DMPL Morgan.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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If you value the friendship either:
-- get him to slab the coin, or
-- pass on the purchase.
Too much money involved unless YOU can make a definitive evaluation.
And since you're asking here you probably can't.
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Rest in Peace
United States
10625 Posts |
 The coin should be in a righteous "MS" slab if you are in doubt. Edited by dave700x
12/14/2013 10:07 am
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Just pass on this one totally. Buy one of the common dates in a GSA holder for around $200-225.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
3167 Posts |
Somethings goin' on there... |
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United States
23522 Posts |
Look at the 4th and 5th left stars, and under the chin, for a hint as to why it was brushed. And note the toning - that's "I got left to sit out on a desk after they cleaned me" toning.
I don't really like the reverse for authenticity either, but that could be due to the imaging.
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New Member
United States
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right on thanks guy's
I'll make sure to punch him in the face
for this cleaned coin sure glad I opted
on buying was close 2 nights ago cash in hand.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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buy a authentic GSA one or PCGS or NGC one for cheaper
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New Member
United States
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@mkman123
Thank you for suggestions
on buying a GSA CC I purchased
1 GSA so far a 1883 CC.
These GSA CC are very easy to find
my friend owns a coin shop pulled out
over 15 GSA for me to pick through,cost me $200.00
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Posted 12/13/2013 11:34 pm
