Question for experienced coin graders

Has this coin been harshly cleaned on the devices or was the die really damaged from polishing? I am still a rookie novice at grading and trying to get better. Thanks.

 

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That's a nice, mark-free Morgan, and the planchet or roller lines are kinda cool looking and a nice discussion starter. Beware of the seller, though. They like to add color to their coins with colored lighting. My hunch is that it is much lighter in hand.

 

It looks like there might be a piece of finger print below the "M" Unum.

 

Appreciate the help. Not my coin but it spooked me from even thinking about buying it. Sometimes it is hard to tell harsh cleaning from mint process defects. At least for me, I am still trying to learn how to grade coins that have certain flaws but will still straight grade.

 

as many morgans as I own and have looked at, I've never seen one quite like that and it would have spooked me away as well. Ty for posting it and TY as well @Barberian I learned something new today

 

Planchet lines are not rare but one doesn't see them nearly as often as die polish lines (raised lines that go directly into the devices and lettering) or hairlines (fine scratches into the metal that usually stop just before reaching the devices and lettering and then resume across the devices). The coin you showed is an extreme example of planchet lines. I actually like the coin for that unusual look.

 

Very nice looking coin.

 

Yes it was. A 1902S Morgan. Too rich for my blood for now. There was a 2 person bidding war for it, and then someone else swooped in with 3 seconds left and it hammered for over $900.

 

That seller is notorious for juicing their images. You were probably better off avoiding it.