MS-60 Morgan Dollars

I think the problem is most Morgans just aren't worth the grading fee in MS-60 and I think getting a real MS-60 is just about as tough as getting a AU-58. Either they have to much wear and it makes them an AU-55 or its at least a MS-61 or 62 and not MS-60

Here are a couple. I have been called out on this board a couple times for suggesting coins are in the ms60-62 range, but I think they are more common than people think. Some people seem to grade any coin with excessive bag marks as MS63 by default, when in reality they may grade lower. A lot of people post pictures here and the responses help them determine whether or not to send a coin in for grading, so an accurate assessment is pretty important.

The first one from PGCS. This one has a decent strike and good luster, but lots of bag marks.




Here's one from ANACS. This one I feel is undergraded. It has some toning which kills the luster. This is the only reason I can see that they graded it this low.