Guess a 1884 O Morgan Grade

Here is a new photo of a 1884 O Morgan Dollar
Can anyone guess the grade. Answer on Saturday.

 

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MS63+

 

Look at that patina, I like it
Sixty Fo'

 

63

 

MS 63, maybe 64 if the toning got it bumped up a grade.

 

64 isn't out of the question but the color could be hiding light scratches. Tuff to accurately grade toners like this one from static photos

 

63

 

63/64

 

63

 

I'll say 63, possible 64. The toning makes it difficult to judge, but I do believe there is some nice luster left on the coin.

 

AU58 - wear in the hair.

 

It appears to have had some wear on the obv., especially in the hair.
Would make it an AU 58.
Looks like it then re-toned naturally, and was probably graded a 62 or a 63.

 

I think what you are seeing is from a weak strike. It doesn't look like wear to me.

Does it have wear, or doesn't it?

 

Ms 63 nice color. I like the look of it

 

64

 

63. Attractive toning

 

All of you done well .. Getting a photo of a toned coin can be a real treat .. least for me .. This photo is how it looks in person as best as it could be photographed. Most O Mint Morgan are weak stuck this one is not an exception One thing it has going for it is the OGH

 

That's it....I'm gonna hafta build a new CT trophy case

 

To some collectors, the highlighted area would indicate a circulated coin,but, if you look closely, there appears to be luster here, which would actually indicate a weak strike.
This is how you can tell the difference between a weak strike and wear. Granted, it's much easier to do so in-hand than in a photo.
The obverse toning makes it much harder to highlight this, and, could easily be confused with wear in the hair.

 

I agree, also the flatness of the Eagle Breast feathers or the very little detail along with the flatness of the mint mark should toning or bag marks hide any of the other areas.
The area directly over the Ear on the Obverse with luster still showing is good also identifying a weak strike..