1879-S Morgan Dollar (A Learning Experience)

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johnhenry9009 Valued Member United States 244 Posts	Posted 06/17/2024 11:54 am I originally acquired this 1879-S Morgan dollar in a MS-64 NGC holder. But one day I got a little over ambitious and cracked it out of the holder and as I was pulling the two layers apart the coin slipped out on to the ground which is why there is a light but noticeable scrape right under the P and Pluribus. I would now call it an MS-63 or low 64. Report this Post to the Staff

NumismaticsFTW Pillar of the Community United States 2282 Posts	Posted 06/17/2024 12:02 pm Why did we pull it out of the holder? You realize when you know how to think, it empowers you far beyond those who know only what to think. -Neil deGrasse Tyson Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 06/17/2024 12:35 pm Yes, why on earth? Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 74624 Posts	Posted 06/17/2024 1:06 pm I'll say MS-63. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
ericgreen Pillar of the Community United States 1518 Posts	Posted 06/17/2024 1:30 pm Unfortunate about the scrape, as it is the lightest part of the coin now. Might still make a 64, cheek is pretty clean. Report this Post to the Staff
IndianGoldEagle Bedrock of the Community United States 36828 Posts	Posted 06/17/2024 2:33 pm I think it will still be an MS-64. Report this Post to the Staff
jacrispies Pillar of the Community United States 3848 Posts	Posted 06/17/2024 4:06 pm Quote: Why did we pull it out of the holder? Yes, why on earth? Because raw coins are better 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
sickpuppy78501 Pillar of the Community United States 599 Posts	Posted 06/17/2024 8:49 pm It looks like removing the coin from the holder was a good idea. It was starting to tone badly. Report this Post to the Staff
Slider23 Pillar of the Community United States 4469 Posts	Posted 06/18/2024 11:27 am Fresh scratches are one of the risks when cracking out a coin. A nice original looking example. Report this Post to the Staff
panzaldi Bedrock of the Community United States 18687 Posts	Posted 06/19/2024 6:12 pm over time that scratch may tone a little. MS64 Report this Post to the Staff
johnhenry9009 Valued Member United States 244 Posts	Posted 10/12/2024 11:30 pm Report this Post to the Staff
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