GTG 1896-P Morgan

Thank you for the clarification. I have a Morgan that has some really nice toning with what appears to be breaks in the toning in some of the high points. I was thinking possible rub, but your explanation has helped me. Thank you.

 

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Yours could still be rub, of course. Without seeing it in hand, its really almost impossible to tell. The difference will be: if it is rub, the luster will be broken on the high points. If it is just breaks in the toning, the luster should be continuous over the high points. Take a strong light and closely examine the high points as you tilt the coin. If there is no interruption in the luster, there is no rub.

 

That's why I was on the fence. I could see luster, but the color was not there. It was just odd to me. I didn't think about it being stored where something was in contact with it to prevent the toning. Now I know.

 

What about this coin? would you clean or keep as is? I plan to repackage in a capsule or everlast slab to try a prevent further black oxidation or will the coin continue to turn black regardless of what I do?

 

Either of the two folks above would be better to answer your question. There is a big difference between Restoring and Cleaning. Cleaning is a no no.

 

Thanks