Is there such a thing as an original roll of Morgan dollars, anymore ?

A common date, like say an 1885-P,81-S,84-P,etc.

could there still ever be a roll not picked over ?

 

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i wish

 

I didn't think they came in rolls, only bags. So I would say no.

 

As there are still original sealed bank bags of them, I'm sure there are also plenty of "original rolls", as well. Remember, though, "original" doesn't necessarily equate with high quality.

 

That has been a question that I have pondered for quite some time.
I would appreciate it as well, if someone had information on this.

 

I saw one (1878-s) at the Black Hills Coin show and the price asked was $5,000. Pretty steep if you ask me...

Ben

 

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I don't think this was a "Mint Rolled" roll of Morgans. The paper wrapper they were in was light blue and had an advertisement for "Willie WireHand" I could see, kinda like those old paper schoolbook covers. Although it did have that rounded crimp on the ends.

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Ben

 

Chuckle, my enthusiasm of being able to contribute to the thread simply got the best of me. Again, please pardon my poor choice of words "Mint Rolled." What I meant was simply Mint State coins "Rolled", thus would explain the use of Willie Wirehand wrappers obviously from the 50s, 60s, or 70s...


Ben

 

I saw one last week. It was clearly original, but that has little to do with the packaging, as it was in a square plastic coin tube. The quality of the coins guaranteed that it was original because as nice as they are the first person to pick through it was going to have some very nice pieces to distribute and it clearly wasn't picked through.

 

"Is there such a thing as an original roll of Morgan dollars, anymore ? "

No, and as I understand it there never was.

To wit, I don't recall ever hearing of mint-issued rolls of Morgans. Thus I'm not sure there's such a thing as an "original roll"....Mike

 

I think that generally speaking, at least, "original rolls" is a term used to describe rolls that were assembled from original bags and kept intact from that time. Once those rolls have been picked through and the better pieces removed and substituted, they are no longer considered "original".

 

Sure there is, they are called: "formerly individual coins'.

 

greetings! i have often wondered if there were any sealed morgan dollar bags left as well..

Mr. Feld......not that i could ever even consider purchasing a bag unless i could figure out some way to live in it as well...... may i ask what they were trading for and where would i even see them?? the largest coin show i have been to is our own indiana state show. i remember seeing them in 1982 but i don't think i have seen any at the last few shows..tho i never asked!!!
i have not seen any appear at any of our local shows.

also interesting question regarding the first "rolling" of coins. if i happen to find the info in one of my odd books, i will post. hope someone already knows tho and beats me to it..... thanks for the info....steve

 

Steve, I haven't seen any bags turn up at shows in a long time, though that doesn't mean it hasn't happened. These days, they are usually sold privately, sometimes being the object of sealed bids/offers by dealers who are made aware of them by one means or another.

Prices can vary considerably based upon the dates, if known, the degree of competition for them at the time of sale AND whether the bidders/buyer can inspect the coins first or not. I have heard of some bags going for as low as $20-$25 per coin under favorable circumstances to the buyer, though a number of others have sold for considerably more.

I am certain that there are still plenty of others out there.

 

thank you so much for your time and answer.. i can only dream of buying one some day.. to sort thru all thiose fresh opened dollars!!!!!!!!!!! what an incredible thrill!! just think...could be seated liberty dollars hidden away in some of the bags...gorgeous bag toned coins.... bright ones only brushed by thier neighbors. sure would be a thrill....i can only imagine the excitement many felt when they could go to the bank in1963 or 64 and grab a bag at cost. what a fun time of coin searching! thank you again ...steve

 

well if they had 100 coins bags then i would have rushed to buy one tomorrow but since there are no 100 coin bags i dont i will evr either