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Grade Guess - 1889 Morgan

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Would really appreciate opinions on how you would grade. Thanks

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Little bit of noise in front of Liberty and a neck ding.
Not sure if the temples are rub or a soft strike.
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Tough call. I can see the argument for a 58, but a 64 would not entirely surprise
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At first glance, I'd call that a softly struck MS64
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I don't see any wear so MS something. Not sure what marks are on the holder and what is on the coin. This one is either MS-64 or 65.
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Thats a pretty clean morgan. I'm at MS66, could be 65 if luster isn't there.
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I'd guess ms65
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I'll guess MS-65.
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Not seeing much wrong, put me in at MS-66
Photo/coin is lacking the luster if it shows in hand then push it up to 67

edited: wow next time....I might read others responses first before posting my views........NOT....this is going to be a long wait.....
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I don't see great luster or a great strike. MS64 from those images.
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Luster is full cartwheel without breaks - impossible to capture (at least with my setup) in a slab.
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I don't see too many marks so I'll say ms65
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I think it should make MS65. It's pretty clean.
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Alrighty, I gather most will be surprised. I certainly was.
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I see zero, zilch, nada evidence of a cleaning. I certainly welcome any info on indicators I might be missing. I almost feel like PCGS did not want another high grade example. I think it is a 66 all day long.

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I see the luster break in the fields near the stars. It's hard to see when this is shot straight on versus at an angle. Regardless it's a very nice coin.
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Break out and resubmit?
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