1880 Morgan $1-GTG

Heres another show find....one of my favorite holders too!

 

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I hate grading from photographs but I will say AU-55 (if I am seeing wear on the eagles chest and it's not the angle of view).

The International Numismatic Grading Service holders is my favorite holder outside PCGS and NGC. I have an 1899-0 Morgan with a VSS (varslab.com) sticker on the reverse of the slab indicating a VAM-39 attribution. With International Numismatic Grading Service holders I have to be careful not to buy the holder instead of the coin!

I have found that International Numismatic Grading Service's grades are pretty accurate.

 

Yeah I have a weakness for these older slabs.

 

Yes, I like those older holders as well. AU-50

 

Dunno. Au-58?

 

Au 58

 

Based on the photos, I thinking either AU 55 or AU 58...
first thought was 58, so I'll stick with it.

 

AU55

 

I don't know what they graded it, but I would grade it AU55.

 

AU55

 

58

 

This more a lesson on the eveloution of grading.... I am in the high Au. group as the wear is so lite and the luster is there...even cart wheel luster in hand. I've never pass on these slabs as I find by today's standards I'm up a grade on each purchase ,plus I love these slabs, as well old pci photo slabs. The 1897 above at ms 65 is better in hand than a 65. So once again my point proved don't over look these slabs!
I paid $35 in Au 58 it's a 48/$50 coin.
True not a huge price difference between the 2 grades however still a win in all my purchases of such slabs.
The 1897 I paid $139. In 65 it's a $265. Coin in 66 $ 750.

 

Looks low AU to me. A lot of the luster is gone. Probably enough left to make AU-53

 

XF 45

 

Clearly under-graded, which seems to be the case with International Numismatic Grading Service, at least by today's standards. I mentioned above that I have an 1899-0 Morgan in an INGS slab. It is graded MS64 but it would easily grade MS65 today. I have no intention of breaking it out: I like these holders, and to me it is not worth the approximate $50 price difference at MS65.

 

AU 53

 

And that's not so......there's plenty under the grey tone if I could dip this coin 1 time.....you could use it as a signal mirror. Between the Samsung crap camera and the haze on this coin it looks washed out..... this coin was purchase not to flip it was purchased for two reasons 1 the slab, and 2 the coin it's self, having a xf40 grade when actually it's an Au58/62 now would I grade it MS? No I wouldn't but it's a great teaching tool, and a cool slab at 35 bucks it's a win /win.

 

Yes I agree Ana as by today's standards I do believe that this coin on a good day could of recieved a low MS or an Au. 58.
Again I buy these because I like them as well as a few other older slabs. I wish I ould find other denominations in these slabs.....they do appear even seen a sample slab....but not often and mostly house Morgans or Peace dollars..
I do not intend to break it out..... while it in my collection it shall have sanctuary u til my passing.
I broke out an 1834 bust quarter out of a soap bar slab years ago.....and have regrets to this day.
I see these, as well items as Such in this hobby as pieces history.... if we bust them out you have destroyed a part of history......well others may think different ...spend 30,40 ,....50 plus years in this hobby .....and you to may learn to apperciate leaving them for others to enjoy.

 

So now I need to ask @Conder101 @Burton Strauss III about this slab.
This one has on the reverse of the slab REGISTERED 8216408.
The other specimens I own have a number on the front of the slab.any help is appreciated .