Which Morgan to keep..... Help please!

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  1. Coinsnake

    Coinsnake MorganMan

    I need to sell one of these, but can't decide which one. They're both 1887 Philadelphias. I want to keep the nicer one for myself. The first one I'll post has a better strike with more numerous but smaller marks.


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    The second coin has weaker strike with very few marks, but the marks are deeper. This second coin has outstanding luster.

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    I love both, but need the cash. Any help/comments are appreciated. Thank you.
     
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  3. ddoomm1

    ddoomm1 keep on running

    I like the top one better so mabye keep that one...ya on second look def. sell bottom one if any at all (I hate it when I sell coins bec, I need the money :( )
     
  4. Duke Kavanaugh

    Duke Kavanaugh The Big Coin Hunter

    It's really hard to tell from those pictures but I'd say the bottom one as the Luster is Silky Smooth :D
     
  5. Coinsnake

    Coinsnake MorganMan

    That's the one I was leaning towards, but it's got the deeper marks and a weaker strike.... Damn I hate selling!!!! RRRRRR
     
  6. 1066merlin

    1066merlin ANA#R3157534

    The second just looks cleaner to me, I think Id keep that one. Sorry u need to sell either one.
     
  7. Coinguy56

    Coinguy56 Member

    I would keep the one on the bottom as well. Question: Why does it look like both have blue toning?
     
  8. Coinsnake

    Coinsnake MorganMan


    I either need to sell one of these or one of my three 1891 CCs so I guess I'll bite the bullet on one of these.
     
  9. Duke Kavanaugh

    Duke Kavanaugh The Big Coin Hunter

    Blue is lighting I think.
    And if I can't see the marks he talks about with those picts but from what I see again the bottom.
     
  10. Duke Kavanaugh

    Duke Kavanaugh The Big Coin Hunter

    Oh you should sell the 91CC's...you have 3 and I need one :D
     
  11. Merc Crazy

    Merc Crazy Bumbling numismatic fool

    Nice countertop. :)

    I'd sell the bottom one.
     
  12. Coinsnake

    Coinsnake MorganMan

    Now we have the same dilemma with those. Two of them are spitting eagle VAMs and all 3 of them are in the same condition (XF-AU). I don't think I'll be able to sell them at this time.
     
  13. Duke Kavanaugh

    Duke Kavanaugh The Big Coin Hunter

    Merc Crazy, I think that is a RUG lol
    And no...sell me the 91CC :D
     
  14. Coinsnake

    Coinsnake MorganMan

    It's carpet btw.
     
  15. stealer

    stealer Roller of Coins

    I'd keep the second. More of an "original" luster to it. First has probably been dipped longer/more times.
     
  16. Coinsnake

    Coinsnake MorganMan

    There's a reptile tank in the room and the lights are that color. Both coins are BRIGHT white. 1st has small gold toning at 11 o'clock.
     
  17. 10gary22

    10gary22 Junior Member

    I am sorry you need to sell one. But it's good that you have a duplicate. It really sucks when you have to sell the only ones you have, but that is one reason we buy the gold & silver coins...........insurance. If currency won;t get it done, gold or silver will.

    Wishing you well and hope that the situation improves soon.

    Gary
     
  18. Duke Kavanaugh

    Duke Kavanaugh The Big Coin Hunter


    +1
     
  19. Coinsnake

    Coinsnake MorganMan

    Could you guys give me a grade estimate on these. I was thinking at least 63, maybe 64 on the bottom coin. What do you think? Are either 65s?
     
  20. Duke Kavanaugh

    Duke Kavanaugh The Big Coin Hunter

    Again from those dark pict's it tough but I'll say the top is 63 and the bottom 64.
     
  21. Doug21

    Doug21 Coin Hoarder

    sell the python instead !
     
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