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Bedrock of the Community
United States
11951 Posts |
I was looking through my silver dollars and found this one. In hand it has lots of luster, but is sort of soft looking. Again .. it does look a little better in hand than it does in pics. opinions as to .. if this coin has a chance to make MS-60 or better?   |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2368 Posts |
It's close, I'll go MS-62 with a weak strike.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4883 Posts |
It has the look of a "slider" to me - AU58.
Colligo ergo sum
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1554 Posts |
AU50, it's been around the block quite a few times.
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
11951 Posts |
Interesting ... and right to my problem.
This is 1896O, there is a lot of price difference between
a AU50, AU58 and any MS coin. Trying to decide if it is
worth putting in the ... to be slabbed pile.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
7616 Posts |
Depending on the luster I'd give it a 61 to 63 grade. I don't think the pictures give a true representation of the coin.
"O" mint dollar coins are notoriously poorly struck
Whatever you do, do not clean it to try and make it look better!
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
5417 Posts |
I'm at AU-55 with a slightly worn obverse die.
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Rest in Peace
United States
10625 Posts |
I would put it in the pile. It looks one that would be worth a shot. AU55/58 would even be a win depending on what you paid for it.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
5854 Posts |
The coin overall has the look of a MS and could possibly grade around a 63 but if it does have any wear it doesn't look like it would grade AU-58. Tough call. Definitely worth getting it slabbed.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
11951 Posts |
What are opinions ... That a TPG ... like NGC, would they grade it different because of the higher value this coin would have if it hit a MS grade? |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
5854 Posts |
In MS, expect the TPG's to grade it a little tougher than common date morgans. They want reduce the likelihood of having to honor their guarantee if it someday submitted for a grade review. I would send it to PCGS if I thought it has a good shot at grading 63 or better and if it is something that I would consider selling/trading in the future. Based on Heritage's archives, the difference between NGC and PCGS can be a few thousand dollars. Below about 61, they seem to sell for roughly the same. Keep us updated if you decide to submit because this has potential. Edited by D0ubl3Eagle
09/10/2014 01:44 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
7616 Posts |
I like the coin and think it is MS. The carbon spot gives it character and a unique marker. I also like the neat "lightning" die break running through "United". It has some scattered toning, too, which is appealing. Definitely send it in for TPG. I think you will come out way ahead in the long run. Down side risk is minimal. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
8137 Posts |
I think this one is a slider.
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Moderator
 United States
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I couldn't in good faith come down on the side of Uncirculated for this one. Especially when that simple distinction instantly triples the value of the coin. It would require a set of huge images to try it from photography alone, for a Conditional Rarity like this issue.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
7616 Posts |
Any TPG update on the 96-O? |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
11951 Posts |
No sorry .. I a very slow ... Even have the cupon for five submission
Need to really get some coins sent in
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Posted 09/09/2014 6:10 pm
