Guess the grade of this Morgan

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by Barney McRae, Jul 27, 2026 at 9:37 PM.

  1. Barney McRae

    Barney McRae Supporter! Supporter

    No multiple choice, just how high can this go?:eek:



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  3. SensibleSal66

    SensibleSal66 U.S Casual Collector / Error Collector

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  4. Barney McRae

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    :p:D:rolleyes:

    Ya think? It's got to be a mirage. What scares me is Sheet Eating Grin (SEGS) Damn this thing is frosty. Wish the photos were clearer. I'm tempted.
     
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  5. ldhair

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    SEGS MS-66
    Me MS-65
     
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  6. Pickin and Grinin

    Pickin and Grinin Well-Known Member

    If we go back to the years past knowledge at least the way I half way learned.
    The point of the bust is the give away as far as wear on a Morgan dollar. Gem +
     
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  7. SensibleSal66

    SensibleSal66 U.S Casual Collector / Error Collector

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    SensibleSal66 U.S Casual Collector / Error Collector

    This is my MS65 for comparison...
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  9. Pickin and Grinin

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    Second thought this one is in and old ANACS MS65 slab. I am not to sure about that one. Looks to have some Chinese Manipulation.
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  10. SensibleSal66

    SensibleSal66 U.S Casual Collector / Error Collector

    I was thinking a bath in some Duck sauce. For the coin that is. :wacky:
     
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  12. ddddd

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    Based on interpreting the picture and giving it a SEGS bump, MS 66.
    If there are no major hits or marks, then I could see it being a 66 but I would hedge down to 65.
     
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  13. Barney McRae

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    For all their faults, SEGS is pretty spot on for genuine and attribution. This one is so perfect looking (albeit unclear photos) it scares me. I'll go ahead and reveal what SEGS says...........MS67+. Problem is, seller isn't really discounting the grader reputation much..............unless it really does grade 67. It's just too much of a roll of the dice for me. I have two PCGS MS66's and a MS67 and this one looks lightyears better. It almost looks proof. That worries me, especially the price. I was sent a private offer to purchase it below the stated price. Offer was 935. If it were 500, I'd already had purchased it.
     
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  14. Barney McRae

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    That one could possibly grade even higher. I can't grade toned coins to save my life. If that one is in a soapbox with that grade, you've got a really expensive coin right there. At least, no telling what it would fetch on Heritage Auctions. They bring CRAZY prices for vintage holders + attractive toning.
     
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  15. Pickin and Grinin

    Pickin and Grinin Well-Known Member

    You crossing that one over? I will admit I have read images wrong before. Could be the luster, but everything looks fat on the OBV. Get some better photos when you get it, I already know you will try to VAM it.
     
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  16. Barney McRae

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    LOL......I'm not likely going to buy it. I pretty much stopped drinking for my liver's sake. It leads to some sketchy late night purchases. :p:D Reread what I posted earlier in this thread.;)
     
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