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Below is a picture of an 1878 Morgan detailing the tail feathers (cropped from a web photo.) I haven't seen any 7/8 tailfeather varieties without the long nock. This coin is pretty crusty and I'm trying to convince myself that this is just residue, but wanted professional opinions before I dismiss it. Thanks.  "Nummi rari mira sunt, si sumptus ferre potes." - Christophorus filius Scotiae
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Rest in Peace
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It's not a 7/8TF without the long nock. You should ignore the phantom tail feather detail and attribute as a B2 reverse.
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04/06/2022 11:01 am
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Understood. I appreciate the insight.
I can't attribute the coin very easily from the photos and am just curious enough to put in a lowball bid for it. If it cleans up well enough with acetone, I'll give it a shot then.
"Nummi rari mira sunt, si sumptus ferre potes." - Christophorus filius Scotiae
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"Nummi rari mira sunt, si sumptus ferre potes." - Christophorus filius Scotiae
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I'm not positive but I think it may be the 140/116 obverse die.
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Auction ends tonight. If it goes for reasonable money, I may try to grab it. I want to get a good look...
Too much circulation, toning and gunk. It's not a pretty coin. Plus, the angled pics aren't helping matters.
"Nummi rari mira sunt, si sumptus ferre potes." - Christophorus filius Scotiae
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I picked up this '78. Paid a little more than I expected ($48) but my curiosity got the better of me.
"Nummi rari mira sunt, si sumptus ferre potes." - Christophorus filius Scotiae
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Looking forward to good images...
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Still no images to share yet, but a good acetone soak revealed what was expected. These "extra tail feathers" were 140 years of gunk that came off with a little gentle prodding. The good news is the coin is in much better condition than the photos suggested. A little light toning and minimal wear.
"Nummi rari mira sunt, si sumptus ferre potes." - Christophorus filius Scotiae
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 I see two extra tail feathers. Am I right Mr. Bump111? |
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I see two extra tail feathers. Am I right Mr. Bump111? That's sure what I thought - wishful thinking, I'm afraid. I had never heard of a 7/8 TF Morgan without the long arrow nock and thought I may have an exciting new discovery. The only thing I discovered is that the two extra "tail feathers" were only 100 years of gunk. They came off right away with a good acetone soak. I actually had this coin under the stereoscope again last night and am still trying to find something interesting. There are a couple of odd serifs on some of the letters, but otherwise this is just your pedestrian 1878 7TF short nock Morgan. Thanks for checking it out! "Nummi rari mira sunt, si sumptus ferre potes." - Christophorus filius Scotiae
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