Morgan Dollar Fake/Genuine

As I've mentioned above, it is a gift but to a non-collector, the year 1899 has a symbolic meaning and the coin have a special personal value.. So that's why I don't mind what collector would usually avoid, though I want the coin to be genuine for sure.

 

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Not trying to pry into your personal business but what do you expect the person receiving the gift will do with the coin?

 

I expect the person to keep it as a lucky charm of sorts. Where exactly, that would be up to him. The time where this coin was minted has a special personal value. He is fond of history and can appreciate the historical value as well, just not the collector value as I've mentioned he does not collect coins.

 

Anyway, thank you very much, all of you, for your help and advice! I've chosen this coin that I've posted earlier: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-5...448880&hash=item5463f39b77:g:xJcAAOSw6-tbvSIZ

 

A little late to the party, but here's a nice one from a reputable eBay seller for just a few dollars more.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1899-0-Mor...f6f77a:g:RAQAAOSw4S1cZMDq:rk:11:pf:0&LH_BIN=1

 

That's a suspiciously nice looking coin for such a small price. :-D But thanks for the tip. I am looking for a more worned one (this one seems uncirculated?) and ideally certified.

 

I can understand your reluctance to pay a large sum for what sounds like you are just collecting for the fun of it and for historical value. Keep in mind that there are so many Morgan's out there that uncirculated ones are relatively common. For security's sake, purchase a certified Morgan, whether it's uncirculated or not. Ironically with many historic coins, counterfeits are made to look worn. Bottom line, if you want a worn Morgan, go to as many sites as possible, look for certified, and use your best judgment. Remember - buy the coin, not the slab. Good luck!

 

Thanks for the advice, much appreciated! I definitely want to go for the certified coin. From what I've gathered the counterfeits aim for the worn look, but they mostly base it on a fake patina and unnatural bruised texture, which lacks the complexity of the natural even wear of the genuine coin. I am quite happy with the eBay find I've posted above, it's both worn, nice looking with enough details and nice patina and on top of that certified from a renown company. And for a good price too.

 

You don't buy coins from Etsy. They are not specialists, you are not getting a deal,
you will get a poorly graded coin at an over inflated price.
The parallel is this. If you have ever seen coins at a flea market or antique store,
(I know every one has cherry picked a billion dollar coin at an antique store for $5)
generally, they are heavily circulated and over priced junk coins.
But, if you go to an LCS (local coin store, shop) or even EBay if you have some experience, the inventory is much larger, the quality/grade will be much higher and the price you pay will be much lower. Why? Because that's their business. That's what they buy and sell. They buy the best at dealer prices with enough room to mark up and make a profit. Don't buy coins from ETSY it's all over priced junk.

 

Thanks, I've found Etsy coin market interesting at first but you guys quickly made me realize that it's not worth the attention in terms of coins. Otherwise, Etsy is fantastic platform for handmade items.

 

If the OP is buying it as a gift for a non-collector, I'd go with eye appeal and forget anything else.

 

If you are new to collecting, I'd stick to coins graded by the top four grading services...PCGS, NGC, ICG, and ANACS.
eBay and local coin dealers will have a better selection than Etsy, IMO.

 

If you are not a collector or are buying for a non collector, cleaned or details slabbed coins are PERFECT!

 

Does anyone know anything about this seller on Ebay? I discovered his store and he has a lot of nice looking unslabbed Morgans.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1891-O-MOR...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2055359.m1431.l2649

It is toliverjamesrarecoins

 

Why pay for certification when this is such a common date? YMMV, but slabbing a coin is often the motivation to seek assurance from others that the buyer didn't make a mistake in buying the coin. What a distinct waste of money, those slabs are!

 

As I said, the coin I've found has all I want and the fact that it is certified is a nice bonus. I have an assurance (as a non-collector and someone who doesn't have the knowledge) that I am buying a genunine coin. As long as the price is ok for me and the coin have the desired condition and look, I see no problem in that. But thanks for the opinion!

 

Thanks, yes, the coin I am into is certified by ANACS.