Morgan grading help 1882 (p)

I could use some help grading one of the nicer Morgans I picked up recently. I'm reasonably sure that this is mint state, but the "guess the grade" threads have shown I'm not as accurate as I thought I was. I'm leaning towards ms65 (or better), at which point this might be worth slabbing. Is there anything disqualifying that I'm missing?

 

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Being a "P" which are usually struck pretty well I think a MS62.
The obverse fields look very strange to me though having a sort of abrasive "look" to it.
Does have some nice clash marks which make it look kind of cool.

 

That coin is somewhere in the 62/63 range, and I'd probably guess 63 if you made me pic one (better pics might narrow it down a bit better).

It is definitely no-where close to a 65.

 

Not even close to a MD-65. I thinking it's a MD-63 but it could be a 62. Too many bag marks and the hair isn't strong enough. What is that on the top of the wreath on the right side, just to the left?

 

A strike like this isn't usually limiting to 65. You'd need a better strike to get to 66, but this coin isn't anywhere near that.

The mark in the field inside the wreath is a clash. The Vampires could use that to help narrow down a VAM.

 

Heres an MS63 O , Maybe you can get ball park, but it's not worth guessing with pictures. Maybe your question should be is it worth getting graded.

 

This isn't the greatest of guides but it will help you understand better.

https://www.thesprucecrafts.com/how-to-grade-morgan-dollars-768394

 

That is the clash mark from the "Cap Vee". It's a common clash that doesn't warrant a VAM assignment.

Chris

 

There is no way (!) this coin will grade MS65. MS63 is probably the best it would get, and that isn't worth submitting it for grading.

Chris

 

I agree but the OP said he felt it was a 65 in the opening post.

 

I wasn't even thinking a clash but it makes perfect sense. Thanks Chris.

 

HELP! I can't see the photos. All I see is a tiny black box with a white X in it. Anyone know why?

 

Have you tried refreshing the page? Usually when I get that error its due to a poor internet connection that timed out while loading the media.

 

ms 63 for comparison 1882 p are every place in the last couple years imho . good luck

 

just caught my mistake that is the 87 i am haviing to wear glasses all the @#$%^&* time if i don't the above happens , sorry

 

I would say MS-63, but no higher. An MS-65 would need to have fewer marks and a lot more luster.

 

I certainly don't have experience when it comes to grading Morgans, but seeing what appears to be coin roller marks on the reverse (one o'clock and nine o'clock) might get it a "details" comment.

 

+1

 

I'm feeling 62 on that one. No heavy marks, but lots of little marks everywhere interrupt and impair the luster, making it seem dull. I don't see anything that would make me say 58, but could change my mind in hand.

 

Looks 62-63, but may be a 58 slider.