hi all, new here. I have come across an 1887 morgan. there was a business strike of over 20 million and i believe only 710 proofs. i was taking pix of this morgan and then noticed/hoped it might be a proof. the weight is correct at 26+ grams. but the fields look mirrored to me, and the field just doesn't have that sense of some coarseness to it that most business strikes have. i was thinking at first someone had it in their collection and shined it but it looks more mirrored to me. the reeded edges don't seem to have that much wear, the edges seem to have toned naturally. eagle is totally feathered. any suggestions or observations would be greatly appreciated. I come across a lot of morgans and can usually tell in a heartbeat if it was dipped, cleaned, shined, etc... this one though has been the first morgan i've questioned in a couple years. not at all embarrassed if it's obvious to the morgan collectors if it's just a biz strike. i had some from this collection i acquired grade out at ms65. this one i just kept. thanks in advance if you take the time to respond. Robert aka jobz888
YEAH, THANKS NON_CENTS, I WAS THINKING THAT TOO. ooops, caps. but how did they keep the fields so fresh looking? but i just took a glass and see what you are saying and i see the pits now, i think you're right. i never ever have cleaned coins or dipped them so i don't think in those terms but it looks that way now to me also. thanks for your time. Rob
