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Valued Member
United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1691 Posts |
nice clean coin with natural toning...some wear noted on eagle chest and obv hair...AU58 at best....ENJOY!
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
2448 Posts |
It's a keeper! Looks like MS63+. I still have a tough time with photos because the flash bounce, and even ambient lighting, sometimes makes it look as if it was cleaned.
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Valued Member
 United States
265 Posts |
This is my first 1896-o morgan. My main concerns were the strike, which I understand were very inconsistent with this year and mint, as well as lack of luster. I don't think it has been cleaned or dipped.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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 Man, where's the rub? (Pun intended.) I see bag marks and maybe bag rub but not wear. Unless you're looking at the areas at her forehead, the back of the hair at the top of the neck, and toned areas on the rev. Please, inquiring minds want to know. High points on the coin both Obv and Rev look clear and the rim is not too banged up. I thought the coin was starting to tone nicely. The oblique view does show a lot of marks on the Obv but I'd guess few in the primary grading areas. Just curious dom, how was it advertised? BTW, I welcome criticism when constructive and well targeted. |
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United States
265 Posts |
Well, I'll tell you. About a 3weeks ago I saw this on ebay as bu for $199 Buy it now. I believe it was a 10 day listing.I kept it on my watch list. Nobody went for it. It was immediately relisted for $99 as a three day listing and now was NOT a buy it now, so I got it for $99 with free shipping. I personally did not think it was bu, because I am still not confident with my grading skills on top of the fact that this year and mint there are so many inconsistencies. I was hoping mid to high au when I purcahsed it. When I got the coin, I liked it and the toning, but I was hoping for more luster. |
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I also see some wear on the leaves on the wreath, I'm going to say AU-58.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Man, you guys are good. I blew up all three pics (about 10x) and the only thing that looked like rub, to this obviously untrained eye, was on the eagles right wing tip. I'm assuming it was advertized as an AU. Actually really doesn't matter, high retail even at AU50 is $200. You done good!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1304 Posts |
I see whai I think is a smidgin of rub or wear. AU-58
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Valued Member
United States
314 Posts |
I'd say AU58, but the coin looks too shiny. That could be the lighting from the picture taking, but these pics don't show what I would call "original surfaces". Looks like it has been cleaned. Might change my mind with different pics. A great coin and not a bad date.
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Valued Member
United States
265 Posts |
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Valued Member
United States
265 Posts |
I sent the coin into NGC, I'll see what they say....I'll add to the post once I get it back
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3076 Posts |
pictures are always deceiving, even yours. the last few are closer to what the coin in hand COULD be like,,, Still its a strong AU for sure... I refrain from giving guesses to grade when the pictures are so unclear......(its like bidding on some ebay coins LOL") And with ebay...Sometimes there are grate buys. due to poor photo's from good people.. I frown when a good company has POOR PHOTO'S Let us know what you have found!! |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2541 Posts |
That's a tough one. I'm going to say AU-53. I'll be interested to see what NGC has to say.
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Valued Member
United States
265 Posts |
Well.... I just checked NGC's website......they say it was IMPROPERLY CLEANED. Oh well, I like the coin any way and I had a voucher for the grading so it did not cost me anything. I somewhat suspected it , so there it is.
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New Member
United States
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Flat spots tend to be more shiny than the overall luster, while wear tends to be duller. But polishing can remove wear as well as details. And the 1st 2 pics definitely looked polished.
Hard to believe all those pics are the same piece. What a difference lighting makes!
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Posted 07/31/2010 11:08 am
