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I'm bringing a dog to a cat fight. That Saint ain't no dog - she's probably one of the prettiest coins ever made by any country in the world.  "Buy the Book Before You Buy the Coin" - Aaron R. Feldman - "And read it" - Me 2013! ANA Life Member #3288 in good standing since 1981, ANS, Early American Coppers Member (EAC), Colonial Coin Collectors Club member (C4), Conder Token Collector Club member (CTCC), Civil War Token Society (CWTS) member, Liberty Seated Collectors Club (LSCC) & Numismatic Bibliomania Society member (NBS), USMex, Member in good standing, 2¢ variety collector. See my want page: http://goccf.com/t/140440 |
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It has to be Peace dollars. Although I recognize that there is a much deeper field to collect, I also think that the only reason they are popular is that there is such a glut of them and everyone can get in on the action. Aside from all the strike issues and such, both the obverse and reverse of the Peace dollar are more aesthetically pleasing. The strong majestic eagle on the Peace dollar is the hands-down winner in comparison to the fryer chicken on the back of the Morgan.  |
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1885-CC in a GSA holder, baby. Now that's a coin!  Edited by DoubleEagle20
11/19/2014 6:16 pm
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Coinlover168, I must admit that is a cool tone on that 1881... - A rare exception to the rule that Peace dollars are always better than Morgans. |
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It's simple for me, I like both of them!! All right, if I have to choose one it would be.... 51% Morgan 49% Peace dollarSubject to change tomorrow.  |
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scottk, the thing about Morgans is that there are MANY out there that are toned like that. That coin is not a unique exception. This is another aspect that I think makes Morgans better; the presence of [usually beautifully] toned coins in the market.
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Since there are so many available in both types (and I'm a type collector who tends to only own one coin of each to represent the design), I try and find coins that have a special something that gets me excited. Of the two designs, I'm a bigger fan of the Peace dollar. Here are my two MS66/CAC type coins:   Edited by Catbert
11/23/2014 2:46 pm
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Even the strongest struck Peace dollars look like mush to me. I'll take a Morgan any day. |
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I am a Morgan fan. Can't beat the design of the Eagle on the Reverse!
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Quote:Here's why the Peace dollar is better   Not even a contest !  |
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I only have one of each, just to have one. Neither a series I collect.
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mysilveryears, Peace dollars are great like that. That is a Peace dollar I would want. But overall, Morgans are more appealing. |
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Look, it's not really that hard to understand. It's like Gisele Bundchen compared to her sister, Patricia. Sure, they're both attractive women, but only one is a supermodel. And I am, of course, comparing the Morgan dollar to Gisele...   |
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Those 1921's are killer and put the Peace over the top. End of discussion. Lock the thread. As Judge Judy would say "it's ovah"....😜
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11/23/2014 6:41 pm
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One of the big differences in Morgans and Peace dollars is that Peace dollars were REAL coins used in circulation - as currency. Morgans on the other hand appear to have been manufactured strictly for coin collectors and hoarders, as souvenirs. They were all locked away in vaults right after they were minted with the intent of late distribution as collector items. I collect real coins, not government issued toys. But then again, toy collecting is a very popular hobby. (PS, at this point, I really have no idea what I'm talking about.) Edited by scottk
11/23/2014 7:43 pm
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