1889-O Morgan Dollar Error

I found this 1889-O Morgan dollar when I was Vam-hunting on Ebay. I don't have it in-hand yet, but it looks like a mis-aligned die error.

Charlie

 

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It could be. It looks like it has a descent amount of room to move around in it's case though. Good luck.

 

Very cool! It looks broadstruck.

Check the mint mark on the reverse. Most 89-O Morgans used a round O. The 1889-O "oval O" Morgan is a Top 100 coin.

 

Yes it does look broadstruck.

 

I got this coin today, and it wasn't a error. The angle of the picture just made it look that way.:headbang:

Charlie

 

That suprises me. I had this coin pegged as MAD. Proves the point that buying online is a turkey shoot and buyer beware.

 

Hey Charlie...is it the same coin or could he have changed it?

Speedy

 

Welcome to the club Charlie. It's happened to everyone one of us that hunt for VAMs.

 

It is the same coin.

Charlie

 

It wasn't a complete waste since I got a 1888-O "Oval O" from the same seller.:whistle:

Charlie

 

Do you have a picture of the 1889-O coin that you received?

 

Broadstruck and misaligned dies are not the same thing.

 

Come on Charlie, I want to see a picture of the 89-O that you received. The picture in your first post shows a broadstruck coin. I don't see how a different angle could create that perfect extra rim area with cellophane still showing between the coin and the cardboard. I've bought too many coins with imaginary die gouges, but I need you to convince me that you got the same coin in the picture! Please.