1881-S Morgan Dollar, Dark Toning For Grading

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fenton Pillar of the Community United States 4989 Posts	Posted 05/29/2020 3:23 pm I kind of like the toning on this guy. Put a bid in on it. Report this Post to the Staff

IndianGoldEagle Bedrock of the Community United States 36724 Posts	Posted 05/29/2020 3:36 pm These dark toned coins are always a bear to grade from photos. It's got a nice reasonably clean check with minor scuffing. I think the large scuffs in the fields will hold it to MS-64. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 05/29/2020 3:55 pm I think MS-64 sounds about right. Report this Post to the Staff
suipakpaikungfu Pillar of the Community United States 992 Posts	Posted 05/29/2020 4:14 pm I can see 64. However without it in hand I can also see 63. Report this Post to the Staff
CoinCollector2012 Pillar of the Community United States 8137 Posts	Posted 05/29/2020 5:50 pm MS-64 Report this Post to the Staff
sel_69l Bedrock of the Community Australia 21786 Posts	Posted 05/29/2020 7:11 pm IGE has said it right about extra difficulty in grading darker toned coins from screen pictures. Much harder to see tiny nicks and hairlines. MS-63 Report this Post to the Staff
Coinsteel Valued Member United States 57 Posts	Posted 05/29/2020 7:41 pm I love the toning. I'm sure it's gonna go for more than just grade value. I'd say MS64 if there is not a lot of chatter we can't see in the photo other wise a solid MS63 Edited by Coinsteel 05/29/2020 7:43 pm Report this Post to the Staff
BudJillett Valued Member United States 72 Posts	Posted 05/30/2020 1:01 pm Toning is interesting to explore. I'm sitting on the fence as to whether I "like" it, per se. I'm thinking MS-60. My only question is the area of the chin and lips, which seem to have a low relief. Weak obverse strike? Trick of the photos? Reverse has remarkable detail, which is shown off with the the toning. Nice strike. Report this Post to the Staff
panzaldi Bedrock of the Community United States 18657 Posts	Posted 05/30/2020 6:17 pm the 81(S) is typically bold and sharp. for the year I think this one is AVG- for strike. I don't see any major issues with it and the fields look pretty good under the toning. the cheek looks pretty good as well but it is showing some rub. tough call between 64 and 65 as the toning may offset the cheek. I think it has a shot at 65 Report this Post to the Staff
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