1879 O Morgan Dollar: I'm Sorry I Dint Think This A VAM But It's It Proof?

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John042 New Member United States 39 Posts	Posted 07/28/2025 11:00 am * Edited by Staff to Add Year and/or Mintmark and/or Denomination to Title. It's essential to have it in the title. * Hi guys long time member, minimal contributor here, I've got a 1879 morgan I think it's proof, does it look proof to you? Report this Post to the Staff

Root River Mint New Member United States 46 Posts	Posted 07/28/2025 12:13 pm Branch mint proofs are incredibly rare and your coin doesn't really look to be one. Better lit, in focus pictures would help to make a determination. Report this Post to the Staff
nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15392 Posts	Posted 07/28/2025 1:23 pm Photo is way too dark to see the surfaces. Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Report this Post to the Staff
JimmyD Bedrock of the Community Canada 21586 Posts	Posted 07/28/2025 1:30 pm Seeing that there were only 12 proofs struck in 1879 with an O mintmark, I highly doubt that yours is one of them. Edited by JimmyD 07/28/2025 1:33 pm Report this Post to the Staff
UnimpossibIe Valued Member United States 343 Posts	Posted 07/28/2025 4:29 pm As others have stated, it's unlikely to be a Proof. Please post clearer pictures if you'd like help determining the VAM to know for sure. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187702 Posts	Posted 07/28/2025 5:19 pm It looks like it may have been at least partially plated. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
Greasy Fingers Pillar of the Community United States 6997 Posts	Posted 07/28/2025 10:27 pm This coin is in a capsule ? Right? Report this Post to the Staff
Marv65 Bedrock of the Community United States 10484 Posts	Posted 07/29/2025 12:17 am Quote: It looks like it may have been at least partially plated Somebody messing around with a Black Ruthenium dollar trying to remove the plating? Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187702 Posts	Posted 07/29/2025 09:29 am Quote: Somebody messing around with a Black Ruthenium dollar trying to remove the plating? Yes. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
John042 New Member United States 39 Posts	Posted 08/01/2025 08:28 am I'll post better pics shortly Report this Post to the Staff
John042 New Member United States 39 Posts	Posted 08/01/2025 09:00 am Report this Post to the Staff
John042 New Member United States 39 Posts	Posted 08/01/2025 11:38 am This thing has the wear because it was a belt buckle center piece. A darn shame Report this Post to the Staff
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