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1903 Morgan Dollar

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 Posted 11/03/2009  5:39 pm Show Profile   Bookmark this topic Add nolawyer to your friends list Get a Link to this Message Number of Subscribers
I'm curious as to what you think the grade for this 1903 Morgan dollar should be.

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This coin is starting to take on a nice toning. It's probably just the picture so I am assuming there is still luster. I would grade it at MS-63.
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 Posted 11/04/2009  08:34 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add SeatedNut to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
Also vote MS63 - nice Morgan.
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I suspect with the right lighting, this coin would show some gorgeous toning.
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Although details appear complete, the nature of the luster is not revealed in these photos. There are lighter areas on the high points of Miss Liberty's cap and on the leaves and cotton bolls, plus the fields appear dull in spots. This suggests the coin has experienced a bit of circulation wear. Since the images don't allow a determination of whether the luster is actually intact over these critical areas I'd rather err on the conservative side: AU-58.

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Thanks for all of your replies and the welcome. I agree that it probably is either an AU58 or MS63. I have a hard time determining between weak strike and slight traces of wear. Either way, I do really like the appearance of this coin and it is a welcome addition to my collection.
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nice coin
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