1897 Morgan Choice-Gem-BU

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  1. Mojavedave

    Mojavedave Senior Member

    Bought this on E-Bay.

    What would you grade it as ?
     

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  3. the_man12

    the_man12 Amateur Photographer

    Pictures are a little blurry so it's hrad to see any marks on it. Also it's a scan so I can't see luster. I would guess ms63.
     
  4. kanga

    kanga 65 Year Collector

    Way too baggie on the obverse.
    I'd say MS-61 or -62.
     
  5. ryanbrooks

    ryanbrooks Active Member

    I'm going to agree with Kanga. Way too many bag marks for it to be a Gem. I'd say MS-61, MS-62 if it shows luster.
     
  6. tpsadler

    tpsadler Numismatist

    Based upon the Rim Ding on the Reverse and scratches on the reverse and obseverve's face and fields this coin would have a hard time making GEM. Not sure from this photo but this coin looks to be AU-58 due to what looks like minor wear on the Obverses Curls at the top of the forehead, over the ear and bottom above the 7. The marks on the Face of the Obverse do not look like bag marks to me, they look like marks made while in circulation. The Eagle's Breast features on the Reverse look very lightly worn but his could be due to the photo or a weak strike. Nice coin but IMHO not a MS or GEM.
     
  7. mrbrklyn

    mrbrklyn New Member

    yeah

    i agree, but i think it might even be a XF40-BU52

    Ruben
     
  8. tpsadler

    tpsadler Numismatist

    I think the Breast Features warrant at least an AU Grade but with these photos it would be hard to say where in the AU Class.
     
  9. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    The coin has low AU details IMO, but I don't think a TPG would slab it. The light scratches and severe hits on the obv, coupled with the severe rim ding on the rev would likely cause this coin to be body-bagged.
     
  10. hfd12316

    hfd12316 Senior Member

    Not digging the way the breast feathers look. Rim ding... ouch! If you don't mind how much?
     
  11. craig a

    craig a Coin Hoarder

    I was thinking AU also. MS-60 at the most. I see no luster.
     
  12. Lafayette

    Lafayette New Member

  13. Vess1

    Vess1 CT SP VIP Supporter

    Did he shoot this photo in black and white or what? I like to see color. It looks like a seller trying to be deceiving to me. This coin could be a dull gray, it could have mint luster or it could be cleaned and highly polished. You won't know until you receive it.
     
  14. spock1k

    spock1k King of Hearts

  15. mrbrklyn

    mrbrklyn New Member

    Actually, greyscaling the image isn't a bad idea sometimes. The color can be dishonest.

    Ruben
     
  16. Mojavedave

    Mojavedave Senior Member

    Hi !

    Thanks you guys for all the comments. This coin was advertized as taken from a roll. I wrote the seller back about the mark on the edge, but I couldn't yell to loudly for the price of $ 23.50, including shipping.

    Are digital pictures better tahn scans ? Here is the coin again (Scan) in color. It is very brilliant on both sides.
     

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  17. DJCoinz

    DJCoinz Majored in Morganology

    Sorry but the fields look cleaned to me.
     
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