1882-S Morgan. Your Opinion On Grade. (Enhanced Photos Vs My Photos)

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waxelastik New Member United States 29 Posts	Posted 03/31/2022 7:03 pm Hello again. I'm sorry to keep blasting the forum, but I just had a mail call today. I wanted your opinion on the grade of this Morgan. I'm putting up the "enhanced" photos from the listing vs my pedestrian photography skills. I know it's hard to grade without it being in your hands, but this thing has major luste. I own about 15 Morgans total, and this is probably the nicest one that I own. I thank you all for your observations in advance and I'm curious if it's worth sending off to get graded. I've never sent off a coin to be graded before. Report this Post to the Staff

Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 03/31/2022 9:47 pm Neither set of images gives me a good feel. These could be two different coins. to the CCF! Edited by Coinfrog 03/31/2022 10:23 pm Report this Post to the Staff
mrwhatisit Pillar of the Community United States 2954 Posts	Posted 03/31/2022 10:09 pm It kinda looks prooflike to me, especially the top images. Probably a MS-64-66 wouldn't surprise me. Report this Post to the Staff
Slider23 Pillar of the Community United States 4469 Posts	Posted 03/31/2022 11:38 pm Your enhanced photos are out of focus and do not show the details. The coin is not gradable from the enhanced photos. Report this Post to the Staff
jacrispies Pillar of the Community United States 3848 Posts	Posted 03/31/2022 11:50 pm Hard to say with these photos. Maybe MS-63? Suffering from bust half fever. Want to learn how to attribute early half dollars by die variety? Click Here: http://goccf.com/t/434955 Shoot me a PM if you are looking to sell bust halves. Report this Post to the Staff
Adam_E Pillar of the Community United States 4846 Posts	Posted 04/01/2022 12:51 am Looks like a canyoncity_coin purchase. I never trust these guys. The photos are boosted to heck. I'd tentatively call it a 63, would bet it sold for $100+ Report this Post to the Staff
waxelastik New Member United States 29 Posts	Posted 04/01/2022 08:21 am Adam, it was from Auction Kings. Coinfrog mentioned it looking like 2 separate coins, but I do believe they are the same. I don't know how these guys enhance their photos. Do y'all have any recommendations on where to get solid Morgans that are what they say they are? Report this Post to the Staff
dave700x Rest in Peace United States 10625 Posts	Posted 04/01/2022 09:05 am My first thought was Canyon City as well but the background is different. It does appear to be the same coin but the seller's (shyster's) images are really juiced. I would not bother sending this coin to be graded. If you want a graded example I would suggest returning this coin and looking for an MS64 or 65 PCGS or NGC graded example. You can search ebay for this criteria or find a B&M shop near you. Report this Post to the Staff
Slider23 Pillar of the Community United States 4469 Posts	Posted 04/01/2022 10:33 am You paid $98 for a coin that would most likely grade MS63 and paying $35 to get the coin graded. Find a NGC or PCGS MS64 for under $110 or a MS 65 for under $200. There are 152 MS64 1882 S Morgan's listed on ebay. Go the auction route or make an offer on a BIN listing. Report this Post to the Staff
kbbpll Pillar of the Community United States 4233 Posts	Posted 04/01/2022 11:09 am I am also having problems determining whether it's the same coin. There are marks in the obverse rim in the upper images at M and below 82 that do not appear in the lower images, and an obvious scratch across the viewer's-left wing on the reverse in the lower image that does not appear in the upper image. Did the seller specify that their coin pictured would be the one you would receive? Report this Post to the Staff
waxelastik New Member United States 29 Posts	Posted 04/01/2022 4:45 pm Y'all know what... it didn't say it was the exact coin in the listing. I'm starting to see the subtle differences in the 2 coins. Looks like I got burned again. Another lesson learned. Dang man. Report this Post to the Staff
waxelastik New Member United States 29 Posts	Posted 04/01/2022 4:54 pm I just read 5 negative feedbacks about Auction Kings this month from people not getting the exact coin. Such a rookie mistake by me. Report this Post to the Staff
Admiral New Member United States 13 Posts	Posted 04/01/2022 8:11 pm I can't render a grade using the top pics. There is too much reflection and surfaces can't be observed properly. On the lower pics, a complete opposite where your lighting is not helping at all . I say, adjust your light or type of light, try different angles and grey background ( an inexpensive photo white box with led is awesome for pics) and lastly, but most importantly, stick with it and learn daily !!! We all love this hobby! Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 04/01/2022 8:16 pm You say you own this coin. Please start over and give us one set of pics that you believe accurately represents it. Report this Post to the Staff
dave700x Rest in Peace United States 10625 Posts	Posted 04/01/2022 8:46 pm Quote: stick with it and learn daily !!! We all love this hobby! Amen bother! Report this Post to the Staff
waxelastik New Member United States 29 Posts	Posted 04/02/2022 09:01 am Thanks for the advice on how to take proper pics Admiral. Coinfrog, I do own the coin, but I will have to learn how to take proper pics to represent the coin. I'll have to do some research on lighting, shadow box, etc to show y'all an accurate depiction. Report this Post to the Staff
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