Another Suspect Coin (1884-O Morgan)

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barryg Pillar of the Community United States 5855 Posts	Posted 08/15/2011 3:56 pm I just received a roll of mixed date Morgan dollars that were advertised as being "AU-BU". 19 of the coins look fine to me (little -- if any -- wear, natural-looking cartwheel luster, etc.) One coin stood out, however. At first glace it seemed a LOT shinier than the other coins and my first thought was simply that it was a better grade. Under a loop, however, I could see that it actually had more wear than the other coins. So, my second thought was that maybe this is one of those "proof-like finishes" I have heard of with some Morgans (but never actually seen). My third thought, of course, was that the coin had been buffed, dipped, or otherwise cleaned. I swear it still seems to have some natural cartwheel luster, but I could be wrong about that. Anyway, I managed to pull out my old photography rig that I used to use for picture of antique pocket watches, so this time I think I got some pretty decent pics: I notice a lot of darker areas around the various devices that make me think the coin was cleaned but those areas didn't get cleaned as well, but I just don't know for sure. Hopefully the coin wasn't completely burnished like the last coin I posted for review... Again, the coin looks absolutely stunning in my hand. What do you think? Expanded Digital U.S. Type Set Album \| Dansco 8100 (Lincon Cents) Album \| Digital Proof Type Set \| Digital U.S. Currency Type Set \| Foreign Bullion Coins Report this Post to the Staff

junior e Pillar of the Community United States 931 Posts	Posted 08/15/2011 4:05 pm Probably cleaned. Nice bag mark free coin though. I wouldn't worry about it unless I was getting it slabbed. Report this Post to the Staff
D0ubl3Eagle Pillar of the Community United States 5854 Posts	Posted 08/15/2011 4:09 pm Looks like it might have been cleaned. Report this Post to the Staff
barryg Pillar of the Community United States 5855 Posts	Posted 08/15/2011 4:11 pm All right, so far nobody is calling for the head of the dealer who sold this to me, so that's a good sign... Expanded Digital U.S. Type Set Album \| Dansco 8100 (Lincon Cents) Album \| Digital Proof Type Set \| Digital U.S. Currency Type Set \| Foreign Bullion Coins Report this Post to the Staff
SsuperDdave Moderator United States 23522 Posts	Posted 08/15/2011 6:12 pm Quote: I notice a lot of darker areas around the various devices that make me think the coin was cleaned but those areas didn't get cleaned as well, That is precisely what you're seeing. Given it was one out of 20, I wouldn't call for the dealer's head, either. Report this Post to the Staff
barryg Pillar of the Community United States 5855 Posts	Posted 08/15/2011 6:16 pm All right, I'm learning. Slowly, but (hopefully) surely... Expanded Digital U.S. Type Set Album \| Dansco 8100 (Lincon Cents) Album \| Digital Proof Type Set \| Digital U.S. Currency Type Set \| Foreign Bullion Coins Report this Post to the Staff
southsav Pillar of the Community 2224 Posts	Posted 08/16/2011 5:23 pm Cleaned but relatively bag mark clear. A keeper. Report this Post to the Staff
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