New Collector from baby boomers generation

**rvennette** · 03-15-2012 08:08 AM

<img id="vbattach_167528" class="previewthumb" alt="" src="http://www.cointalk.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=167528&amp;stc=1" attachmentid="167528"><img id="vbattach_167553" class="previewthumb size_large" alt="" src="http://www.cointalk.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=167553&amp;stc=1" attachmentid="167553">Started out collecting silver bullion and tripped over morgans dollars and mercury dimes. Love at first site!<img id="vbattach_167528" class="previewthumb" alt="" src="http://www.cointalk.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=167528&amp;stc=1" attachmentid="167528"> FYI this is a picture of one of my babys. It's a CC. The pennyforyou is not mine but the place I bought it from. Hope it doesn't get pulled for that! I welcome any info on value or VAM or just conversation. Thanks.

**cpm9ball** · 03-15-2012 08:32 AM

Welcome to the neighborhood!

We would need to see both sides of the coin before guessing about condition or which VAM it may be. Considering the extensive wear, it might be easier for you to find a VAM that matches since you have the coin in hand. Fortunately, for this date/mm, the list isn't too long.

Chris

http://www.vamworld.com/1890-CC+VAMs

**rvennette** · 03-15-2012 11:33 AM

Thanks for the reply. I uploaded the other side. As a CC Mint, I am not sure of VAM quality. Any CC mint Morgan is worth more as a collectors item.

**cpm9ball** · 03-15-2012 12:26 PM

Originally Posted by rvennette

Thanks for the reply. I uploaded the other side. As a CC Mint, I am not sure of VAM quality. Any CC mint Morgan is worth more as a collectors item.

Looking at it from the reverse, it appears that the rim has pretty severe damage, and it probably won't grade. I'm guessing that it would be worth no more than $100 at best.

Chris

**rvennette** · 03-15-2012 12:37 PM

Way more than I got it off eBay Click here to enlarge

**cpm9ball** · 03-15-2012 12:41 PM

Originally Posted by rvennette

Way more than I got it off eBay Click here to enlarge

That's good to hear because if you ever decide to sell it, you'll have to find a coin collector who is blind.

Chris

**james m. wolfe** · 03-15-2012 01:22 PM

:d

**rvennette** · 03-15-2012 04:09 PM

Well I have several Morgans. Is there any one in particular you want? I also have a few Silver Eagles and a couple Silver Philharmonics. I guess we aren't supposed to talk about selling here. my email is rlv@htc.net should you ever want to discuss it.