1896 Proof Morgan Thoughts

Hey gang... My employee Evan picked this coin out of a dealers silver dollar box while making his rounds today. He got it for $45....

He... and I think it's a mishandled proof... Thoughts?

 

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I don't know, Matt. I've got one in a PCGS 64PL that looks almost identical. All of the denticles are square and the devices and legends are well-struck. There were only 762 proofs struck that year according to QDB.

Chris

 

It sure looks like a proof strike, Matt. The depth of strike and preparation of the planchet looks very much like a Morgan proof to me. I have one of them and the look of the fields on the planchet is unmistakeable. If so, you probably have a PR55 there, as it has proof qualities, but has evidence of being handled and possibly lightly circulated.

 

I still have my doubts, David. Bowers says that the strike for this year is above average, and I just finished examining the rest of mine....3 - PCGS 64, 1 - NGC 64 and 1 - ANACS 64....and they all have similarly well-defined strikes.

Chris

 

This piece does exhibit some of the die lines seen on the VAM world listing for the proof dies.

 

I have doubts that is a proof but it is possible.
You see it in hand and have experience
Either way it's nice for $45!

 

I don't have nearly enough experience with Morgans to offer a well thought out and productive response, but I know one thing, for $45, I would have snatched that up in a heartbeat.

 

Matt That's one pretty coin and for $45 you scored big time...It looks like a proof to me....congrats nice pick up.

 

If it isn't a proof (and I think it may well be), it is an AU proof like Morgan, and a coin that pretty is a great find for $45.

 

I'd say your employee picked up a really nice business strike coin - gees I'd pay $45 for that one all day long, and tomorrow too.

 

I'm going to send it in just for the heck of it.... So we'll find out.

 

nice find for $45 go play the lotto cause you just got real lucky

 

If I guess PF-61 correctly, do I win it?

 

best of luck to you.

 

I'll say 63PL!

Chris

 

I would go MS-64PL

 

Really? She has four hits on her face alone.

Chris

 

I own a few Morgans but I sure can't make the call from images. I will say this....It's struck up to beat the band!! Nice find for the price you paid....DEX