Grandpa's Sought After Coin....i Need Advise! Help Me Grade This Please! (1895 O Morgan Dollar) - Page 2

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jbuck Moderator United States 188770 Posts	Posted 03/03/2018 11:56 pm Quote: Thank you jbuck, I appreciate you moving the post! This is overwhelming knowing where to go, what to ask, and the proper way to take photos of coins apparently! No problem, we are here to help. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
spru Bedrock of the Community United States 12477 Posts	Posted 03/04/2018 12:11 am It looks genuine to me, but I am no expert. I agree that it is in the VG-8/10 range and probably worth $150-200. That assumes that it is graded and authenticated by a respected TPG and gets a straight grade (not cleaned/damaged). In Memory of Crazyb0 12-26-1951 to 7-27-2020 In Memory of Tootallious 3-31-1964 to 4-15-2020 In Memory of T-BOP 10-12-1949 to 1-19-2024 Report this Post to the Staff
coin197 Pillar of the Community United States 1963 Posts	Posted 03/04/2018 01:59 am I say that it would grade VG Details, Cleaned. It is worth at least $100. I believe that it is real. Report this Post to the Staff
sel_69l Bedrock of the Community Australia 21788 Posts	Posted 03/04/2018 03:00 am Compare ping tone test it against another Morgan. Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 03/04/2018 05:25 am to CCF fellow Michigander. Will need better pics. You can try using a magnet to see if it is silver or not. If it sticks it is not a genuine coin. Weight will help to determine if real or not. What is the background story on this coin? John1 Report this Post to the Staff
thecoinguy1964 Pillar of the Community United States 1312 Posts	Posted 03/04/2018 09:30 am Looks right to me, but I'm a novice at best. What's the story behind the coin? Report this Post to the Staff
Slider23 Pillar of the Community United States 4469 Posts	Posted 03/04/2018 10:08 am The grade VG8/10. If you take it to a dealer, the offer will be around $100. If the coin has been cleaned, the offer will be less. A TPG graded VG 10 sells in the $200 range. The coin may have more sentimental value than dollar value. Report this Post to the Staff
babyangeleyes212 New Member United States 7 Posts	Posted 03/04/2018 10:15 am My grandpa collected coins and he passed away 12 years ago. I have had part of his collection (including paper money he got in ww11). It was money that he had saved and held onto since he was a child, some from his father etc. He didn't store it anywhere special. It was just kept in a box. I understand people's concern about being authentic but that makes me laugh when I think about my grandpa having counterfeit coins. He has had these since long before I was born and didn't people recently start trying to pass off fake ones? I checked it with a magnet and it is not magnetic. I don't have my mother's mail scale to weigh the thing so I can't tell you a weight. I appreciate all the kind and helpful responses. I was just being impatient and wanting opinions before I take it to get looked at. Any suggestions on where to take it in metro detroit area? I heard Abbott's in Birmingham is good... Report this Post to the Staff
SilverDollar2017 Pillar of the Community United States 8715 Posts	Posted 03/04/2018 10:24 am People have been counterfeiting coins since ancient times. I recommend you take it to a reputable coin dealer, who will be able to offer you (if the coin is authentic) about $100 - $150 for it. I don't live in Detroit, but you can do a google search for coin dealers in your area. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 03/04/2018 10:28 am VG-10. to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
dave700x Rest in Peace United States 10625 Posts	Posted 03/04/2018 10:44 am It looks authentic to me. The date position matches a known obverse die. to the forum! Report this Post to the Staff
ron6788 Pillar of the Community United States 655 Posts	Posted 03/04/2018 10:47 am The 1895 is one of the rare dates in this dollar series. Maybe, your grandfather saved other rare dates. I'd suggest taking a few coins with you when you visit the shop. Tell them ahead of time you'll be wanting a written appraisal and ask if there's a charge. There may or may not be. It actually may be better to pay a small appraisal fee than to get one for free but then be pressured into selling your coins on the spot. Report this Post to the Staff
BStrauss3 Pillar of the Community United States 4593 Posts	Posted 03/04/2018 11:28 am Compare a high grade Morgan $ with yours... PCGS has an online photo grade resource Here is an MS65 coin: https://www.PCGS.com/images/photogr...rgan-65o.jpg and https://www.PCGS.com/images/photogr...rgan-65r.jpg Notice all of the details in Ms. Liberty's hair and the eagle? Compare that to your coin and the standard photos for G06 and VG08 here: https://www.PCGS.com/photograde/#/Morgan/Grades -----Burton 50+ year / Life / Emeritus ANA member (joined 12/1/1973) Life member: Numismatics International, CONECA Member: TNA, FtWCC, NETCC, EveryCountry (online) coin club Owned by three cats and a wife of 40+ years (joined 1983) Author: 3rd Edition of the Sample Slabs book, https://www.sampleslabs.info/ Report this Post to the Staff
BStrauss3 Pillar of the Community United States 4593 Posts	Posted 03/04/2018 11:35 am Here's a price guide for that coin (from CDN, publishers of the Grey sheet which is the dealer - wholesale - price guide). Their CPG is for collectors and is a fair retail price (what you pay, not buy at) https://www.greysheet.com/coin-pric...&CatalogId=1 Notice that MS65 I posted last post is a $200K coin... Lastly, go here: https://www.ebay.com/sch/Morgan-187...%2520Orleans Those are actual SALES on ebay (not just listings) for uncertified 1895O Morgans in various conditions, some of which may not be genuine... -----Burton 50+ year / Life / Emeritus ANA member (joined 12/1/1973) Life member: Numismatics International, CONECA Member: TNA, FtWCC, NETCC, EveryCountry (online) coin club Owned by three cats and a wife of 40+ years (joined 1983) Author: 3rd Edition of the Sample Slabs book, https://www.sampleslabs.info/ Report this Post to the Staff
thecoinguy1964 Pillar of the Community United States 1312 Posts	Posted 03/04/2018 12:46 pm To own my grandfather's coins would be priceless. Report this Post to the Staff
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