GTG: Raw 1902 Morgan Dollar

Picked this up at a flea market today. Thankfully I see no signs of cleaning, and it appears to be quite nice of a grade, which is why I bought it.

What do you think it would grade? I can upload better photos if you need them.

 

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Hmm? I'll be back.

 

AU50.

 

I have to go with Sal on this one AU-50 possibly a wee bit higher.

 

AU something

 

slight rub on hair, breast and leaves.. Otherwise I would call it MS That said I'll go AU58

 

I’m at AU-53.

 

AU 58

 

AU Details - Scratched.

 

Edited to add and clarify;
AU Details - Scratched: extending from jaw to neck
Cleaned: The surfaces are blotchy and different colors

 

I'd guess AU53 without seeing it in hand to evaluate luster.

 

I wonder if he forgot about Us???

 

That's a mighty small and insignificant mark to get a scratched detail. As for it being cleaned, who knows? I'd say MS58.

 

MS-58? MS starts at 60.

 

AU..... C'mon man! I had a Joe moment.

 

I understand.

 

If you are unsure of cleaning how do you grade it MS58?

 

I'm not sure of anything, we were asked to guess. Minor wear isn't the same thing.

 

I'd guess AU-55 to AU-58. Could possibly be a low MS coin but without seeing the luster and pictures on different angles to show the fields and potential contact marks, it's hard to say.

 

I still can't grasp weak strikes from minor wear, and probably never will. I have been fooled plenty of times.