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Sidekick-CA Pillar of the Community United States 509 Posts	Posted 02/22/2011 4:51 pm Would this one live up to an AU58 grading? Lotsa bag marks but not much wear except on the breast. Report this Post to the Staff

chris12018 Pillar of the Community United States 2130 Posts	Posted 02/22/2011 5:13 pm AU sounds good. You should check the 4th right star, it is broken. Try VAM World. Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 02/22/2011 5:53 pm I would grade it at AU-55. Report this Post to the Staff
arsave Valued Member United States 225 Posts	Posted 02/22/2011 8:48 pm I too would say 55. Most AU58 coins would grade high except for a slight rub. Report this Post to the Staff
Bryan1315 Bedrock of the Community United States 14454 Posts	Posted 02/22/2011 10:48 pm my first impression was AU-55-58 because of the luster and I have seen quite a few 1878 Morgans so I am going to have to stick with that Report this Post to the Staff
fenton Pillar of the Community United States 4989 Posts	Posted 02/22/2011 11:53 pm I would say AU-55 for this coin Report this Post to the Staff
Ozland Pillar of the Community United States 709 Posts	Posted 02/23/2011 09:16 am Au 55 grade seems appropriate for this coin. Report this Post to the Staff
w1a9c8k5 Pillar of the Community United States 1348 Posts	Posted 02/24/2011 10:42 am I agree with AU 55. the coin looks great Report this Post to the Staff
Jaobler Pillar of the Community United States 6389 Posts	Posted 02/24/2011 12:22 pm When you are on the fence (55 vs. 58) a single mark in a prime focal area will make a difference. The good-sized ding on Miss Liberty's brow would suggest the lower grade IMO, so AU-55. Nice original look overall and I wonder if the VAM is anything special. Report this Post to the Staff
aladinslamp Pillar of the Community United States 3076 Posts	Posted 02/27/2011 2:42 pm looks like VAM 197....... not sure of value over grade... Report this Post to the Staff
Sidekick-CA Pillar of the Community United States 509 Posts	Posted 02/27/2011 4:21 pm Thanks Aladinslamp, you had identified that VAM 197 for me quite a while back and I really did appreciate it. Die cracks on the reverse and the missing tail feather next to the right leg and of course the broken 4th right star. Don't believe it's in the top 100 though so wouldn't think any extra value there. Never did get a definitive grade though which is why I asked for opinions on it. I had been thinking of selling it but decided not to. I'd guestimated AU50 but consensus seems to be 55. Thanks to all. This was one of the first 2 Morgans I'd ever bought way way back in November of last year at the beginning of my coin collecting career. Report this Post to the Staff
aladinslamp Pillar of the Community United States 3076 Posts	Posted 02/28/2011 02:58 am Its all good and WELCOME TO THE foreum...vam 197 is a tuff bird to figure out...glad you did... Report this Post to the Staff
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