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IN NECESSARIIS UNITAS - IN DUBIIS LIBERTAS - IN OMNIBUS CARITAS THE MAN IN THE ARENA, Theodore Roosevelt at the Sorbonne Paris on April 23, 1910: " It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles or where the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly, who errs and comes up short again and again, because there is no effort without error or shortcoming, but who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, who spends himself in a worthy cause; who, at the best, knows, in the end, the triumph of high achievement, and who, at the worst, if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who knew neither victory nor defeat." My coin website: https://fairfaxcoins.comEdited by numismatic student
04/05/2022 5:42 pm
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Looks like a proof to me. I would hate to give an opinion based upon pictures. Can't tell if hairlines are on the coin or the holder. Very nice coin however!
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Right now on ebay there is a 1880 PF-67 in a NGC slab 4077085-006. Doesn't look as nice as this one and asking $20K |
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It does appear to be the VAM-13 obverse die - proof only. I can see the pup on the right wheat stalk. Grading this beauty is beyond my pay scale....PF something...  |
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They are both outstanding remaining examples of our treasured coinage heritage from the days of proof strike Morgans -
Either would be a lovely addition to most of our collections. That said - I prefer the 1882 dated example, knowing that both of them are well beyond my fiscal ability to acquire.
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That's a stunner I'll say PF67 CAM. Unless it's DCAM I think the 1880 and 1882 should be similarly priced in that grade so I'd go with the 1880. If it's DCAM, however, I think the 1882 becomes considerably rarer and is worth about 50% more.
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I've always wanted to hold a proof Morgan in my paws just for the experience. Unlikely it will ever be in my budget, but I'd jump on this one if I had the chance. Beauty!
"Nummi rari mira sunt, si sumptus ferre potes." - Christophorus filius Scotiae
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The frost breaks and surface hairlines make me want to say 64, probably CAM but not sure. Nice coin either way!
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Thanks to all for sharing your thoughts.  IN NECESSARIIS UNITAS - IN DUBIIS LIBERTAS - IN OMNIBUS CARITAS THE MAN IN THE ARENA, Theodore Roosevelt at the Sorbonne Paris on April 23, 1910: " It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles or where the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly, who errs and comes up short again and again, because there is no effort without error or shortcoming, but who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, who spends himself in a worthy cause; who, at the best, knows, in the end, the triumph of high achievement, and who, at the worst, if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who knew neither victory nor defeat." My coin website: https://fairfaxcoins.com |
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"Nummi rari mira sunt, si sumptus ferre potes." - Christophorus filius Scotiae
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