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New Member
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Hey I just bought this coin on ebay and I'm wondering what the grade of this coin is and how much do you think this is worth.Im not sure if I overpaid.....    *** Moved by Staff to a more appropriate forum. *** |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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New Member
 United States
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I paid $46 for it free shipping was it worth it? This is my first Morgan that is not fake lol. I bought 4 morgans once from a black guy on the street he was "homeless" and the coins appeared to be stolen but actually he made it all look like this and all of them were fake, stuck to a magnet...
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New Member
United States
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I would also say it looks to be in AU 55. I wouldnt quite say AU 58, but if it turns out to be AU 58 you didnt do too bad
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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The coin is showing signs of possible PVC damage. The green areas look like PVC damage.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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EF45 details-improperly cleaned+(green slime)
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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If you can, I would return the coin for a refund.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pvc damage AU details maybe acetone bath if you keep it or send it back
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Rest in Peace
United States
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As mentioned, the green slime is an indication that the coin was stored in a holder with PVC. The green slime will leave pitting (although tiny) if the slime is removed with Acetone.
As for grade, it's AU-55 strictly technical, but with issues.
I'd return it if you can.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I'd grade it AU-50 and the problems don't seem severe to me, although an acetone soak and rinse is definitely needed to remove the apparent PVC residue. You did somewhat overpay for the coin and it might make most sense to send it back and look for a better example. A problem-free, lustrous AU 1887-S should be available for less than $40.
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Bedrock of the Community
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Bedrock of the Community
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I'm at 50/53, don't have a feel for whether it's been cleaned from these pics.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I think you did ok. I'm at mid AU, and can't tell if it's been cleaned, but I think I see a little bit of luster on the reverse. An overnight soak in acetone might help.
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Bedrock of the Community
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I think this is an AU-55.
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Posted 08/04/2015 9:39 pm
