Morgan Dollar inside some sort of paperweight

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by cucurbit, Sep 17, 2006.

  1. cucurbit

    cucurbit New Member

    I found an 1884 Morgan Dollar and 1865 3-cent coin today and the Morgan is encased as a paperweight (not glass) that has no seam on it. I'm wondering what would be the best way to open it up without harming the coin (should I even open it?).

    Also, can anyone give an estimate on the grades of both? The scratches and blurred areas/dots are on the case of the Morgan, not the coin itself.

    These types of coins are firsts for me, thanks. :)
     

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  3. Cloudsweeper99

    Cloudsweeper99 Treasure Hunter

    I would say both would grade about F12. I don't know of any way to release the Morgan from captivity without executing the prisoner. Maybe someone else does. But it's still a nice paperweight and conversation piece.
     
    Cloudsweeper99, Sep 17, 2006
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  4. Mikjo0

    Mikjo0 Numismatist

    I agree with cloudsweeper.That is a nice Lucite paperweight and the value of it AS IS will exceed the value of just the circulated 1884 Morgan dollar.
     
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  5. AdamL

    AdamL Well-Known Member

    I agree with the others. I would keep it, for the cool paperweight that it is.
     
    AdamL, Sep 17, 2006
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  6. cucurbit

    cucurbit New Member

    Thanks, I'm just gonna keep it inside.
     
    cucurbit, Sep 17, 2006
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