Some new additions (Morgans only)

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by No_Ragrets, Oct 10, 2025 at 6:32 PM.

  1. No_Ragrets

    No_Ragrets Self-proclaimed Semi-Amateur Numismatist Supporter

    Was able to snag some coins today that fill more holes in my Morgan albums. Not overly expensive, but I'm still happy to get more of those slots filled in finally! And there's a nice little toner in there, too.

    1884 (P) Toned
    1884 (P) $1 Obv Resized.jpg 1884 (P) $1 Rev Resized.jpg
    1886-O VAM-1A-2 (or just VAM1-A according to PCGS) with lots of clash marks
    1886-O $1 Obv Resized.jpg 1886-O $1 Rev Clashed E Resized.jpg 1886-O $1 Rev Clashed Hair Resized.jpg 1886-O $1 Rev Resized.jpg
    1902-O
    1902-O $1 Obv Resized.jpg 1902-O $1 Rev Resized.jpg
     
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  3. Mr.Q

    Mr.Q Well-Known Member

    Nice Morgans. Took me over ten years but I have two complete sets, I love Morgans, and Peace Dollars almost tied with them. Thanks for sharing your beauties.
     
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  4. mpcusa

    mpcusa "Official C.T. TROLL SWEEPER"

    Always liked Morgans, back in the day I had a nice collection going, but because of Chinese fakes and the over all concern of getting counterfeits sold just about everything off :(
     
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  5. No_Ragrets

    No_Ragrets Self-proclaimed Semi-Amateur Numismatist Supporter

    That's one reason why I like finding the VAM for the Morgans. It essentially authenticates the coin, free of charge. Yeah, it's a tedious poison pill that you've gotta chomp down on little by little, but when the VAM matches it's essentially guaranteed to be authentic at that point.

    That, and I just find the die marriages quite intriguing. And even that complete die studies have not yet been completed all these decades later. I've discovered one new Morgan VAM so far, and am always on the lookout for another potential undiscovered variety. I'm kinda flabbergasted that I had found one already, but it was clearly an unlisted thing, so I pointed it out and got the credit for it. Maybe I was just lucky? I prefer to think of it as a small reward for just being cheap and trying to self-authenticate lol!
     
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