I haven't seen a lot of toned Morgans in person, and I just bought this 1887 with some others sold as AU. I would appreciate any help determining if it has extra value and if I should send it in. It has very nice luster that cartwheels all the way around on both sides. I think it is MS of course. I've read the 1887s are known for nice toning. The first pair of photos shows the most toning. The next pair were taken completely flat and parallel to the camera. The next pair are two more examples, and the last pair were taken such as to minimize any color to the extent possible. Thanks!
Looks like high AU to me. In my opinion the toning looks natural, but it is not from a bank bag. I'm not sure what the toning premium would be. @ddddd would have a better idea than I.
Looks low MS to me. As far a "toning" premium, it all depends on a lot of things. Where would it be sold and how the market is doing. Some people like "blast white" and some, "toned" naturally. I myself, like toned coins.
I'm generaly not one for toned morgans mostly because they do carry high premiums and I'm cheap my taste is for horribly AT morgans at near melt lol I have many white morgans but prefer a natural patina/gold toning to rainbows That said, I will say grade wise I would call it 58-60, a slider for sure and could go either way from those pics Toning appear natural so I expect you could see a nice premium over the grade value of the coin
It looks like a slider to me (AU 58 to low MS) with decent toning. It has the look of coins stored in a velvet case, which can transfer some color (especially if kept in a hot/humid environment). There would be a premium on it but I would not expect a big one as the color is not intense enough and raw keeps the price lower (compared to graded).
Thanks! Sounds like maybe worth sending in for grading? I have a few other coins I'm curious about, and I've never submitted before.
I realize they don't determine value, and toning is especially subjective, but it would be nice to have it certified natural and graded, right?
