Need Opinions On This Low Ball Morgan. 1888-O Hot Lips?

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Copper Penny Connection Valued Member United States 415 Posts	Posted 10/08/2015 11:13 pm I recently picked up a bunch of low ball Morgans for really cheap. Some true P1's, but mostly Non gradable (below P1) and FR02's. This being one of the ungradeable Morgans, I was looking at it and noticed something off. The Lips appears to be that of the 1888-O Hot lips VAM. Typically this variety is clearly identified but this coin is slick as it gets. When I compare the lips to all others, its clear something is much different. It has a new Orleans mint mark on the reverse. What do you guys think? Report this Post to the Staff

Cascade Pillar of the Community United States 7390 Posts	Posted 10/10/2015 10:28 am There is almost no chance of correctly attributing a morgan with this much wear. Report this Post to the Staff
rollhunter31 Previously Banned Member 110 Posts	Posted 10/10/2015 10:39 am I agree with cascade. And with all those gouges, well, let's say it would be a details coin. Report this Post to the Staff
Copper Penny Connection Valued Member United States 415 Posts	Posted 10/10/2015 7:43 pm I disagree, Coins even at P1 without a date can be attributed by PUPS. These pics are not the greatest and yea the coin is beat up though. Specifically the 4th picture from the top, the lips are spot on to the hot lips variety, but who knows. Report this Post to the Staff
Chute72 Pillar of the Community United States 1314 Posts	Posted 10/11/2015 07:27 am VAM-29 For the Hot Lips, I would do a side-by-side photo comparison, or if computer gifted, an overlay. Also look for markings inside the ear, and between the eagle's leg and tail. You aren't skinned yet. Report this Post to the Staff
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