Does the Gouge Bother You?

Oops, sorry...the link doesn't work. If you go to Google and type: 'There is no price too cheap for a problem coin'...it's the first or second one on the list that goes to coinlink.com...it's a good read and is only about 1 page.

 

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I understand you T$. Just wanted to put in my 2 cents. I just ordered a fancy and expensive microscope and don't have much to spend on coins. lol

I've got about $1000 in pocket change to look through though. It'll keep me busy and take a looooooooong time. lol

 

You see to me, I didn't pay for a "problem" coin, but others will think otherwise.
Have fun with the pocket change

 

I also buy what catches my eye regardless of what anyone else thinks...I've never been good at practicing what I preach. lol

 

http://store.amscope.com/zm-1tw3-for-5m.html

I'm gonna have a blast with this. I hope it takes good pics. I'll post when I get it.

 

WOW... Looks 'Spensive....
Okay just scrolled down... It is 'spensive..

 

It'll make MS 70s look bad!!!!!!!! lol

 

Me too....but I could live with it if the price were right. Life's not perfect, I'm not perfect and neither is my collection.

T$, you like the coin. That's all that matters.

 

.......this is considerably less expensive and is supposed to be excellent for coin pics and examination.



http://www.microscope.com/dinolite-am413tad413t-13mp-measuring-p-579.html

 

I believe this is one I would have to see in hand. From the pictures the hit probably seems worse that it really is. I still can't see the depth of the hit - of course I do not see 3-d movies either or those 3d pictures - go figure. And if you like it then sticking up for it is okay. And there is a big difference between die chip and gouge. On the die chip the metal would flow into it and be raised - a gouge when go into the surface. I posted an 1983 lincoln in another thread where the die chip is on lincolns head. I found the coin cool and have put it in an airtite to keep forever.

 

I know...I'm about $1200 overkill. lol
I don't want to hijack T$'s thread, and I'll leave it at that.

 

The basic question.
The dig in the field doesn't.
The one on the eagle's breast definitely does.

I can accept rubs (like on Liberty's cheek) but I don't care for heavier marks on a coin's devices.
EXCEPTION #1: Coins that I wouldn't otherwise be able to afford if it weren't for such marks.
EXCEPTION #2: Coins that don't go into one of my primary collections.
Coins in collections that I'm just "hole filling" can have more significant problems.

That said, you'll have a chance to render opinions about a 1864 "L" IHC (probably Sunday) that fits into the same sort of category as this Morgan.
Then you can beat up on me for accepting such a coin.
(Unless I upgrade. It's only an MS-62.)

 

Sorry T$

 

Personally I think this coin falls under the category of "buy what YOU like, and not what people tell you to like". I have an 1889 Morgan with a similar gouge on Liberty's nose....(she's a tough ole gal, probably won the tussle). Anyhow, whenever I look at that coin my eyes go directly to her broken nose and it keeps me from enjoying the rest of the coin. Does it bother me? Yes a little, but not if you don't look at it! LOL

 

It's not a gouge, per-se. It looks like a reeding mark where another coin has impacted this one.

That said, it does bother me primarily because it is in the focus area on the reverse.

But the real issue is if it bothers the owner of the coin....

 

Nope of course it doesn't!
I know "buy what you like" shoot I even preach that, tell others that, there is no reason for buying a coin you don't like. Could I have gotten a nicer MS64? Possibly. Did I, no, this coin stood out to me, I bought it, no regrets, and I even explained that the coin has more sentimental value to me. Doesn't bother me, and I like me coin, I just wanted to start this thread, I thought it would be fun to see what others say about my coin.

 

No worries, T$, and I can completely understand wanting to post coins from your collection for others to comment on. Just wanted to be sure that you weren't swayed by others' opinions as it is how you feel about the coin that really matters.

 

I voted that it bothers me T$. I know you like these alot, but I'm sure you know that these common grade, common date white Morgans are plentiful and can be found at pretty much every coin show by the dozen. I'd go for an example w/o damage. Will make the hunt more fun too and make you a better and more disciplined collector and coin grader if you look at many many coins and are very very picky and pass on many many coins before you find the example that you feel is perfect and high end for the grade. With very common coins you can afford to be picky.

That said, collect what you like and you'll generally be happy :thumb:

 

I concur. Tmoney, I think you should sell them all and save up for one MS67. I can't explain it to you, you have to see it. An MS67+ Morgan Dollar is a sight to behold. They are breathtakingly beautiful. And you can probably get an 1881-S for $750. The only real problem is that once you have one, the MS63's and MS64's just won't cut it anymore. An MS67 will kill your desire to own non gem Morgans. Take it from me though, they are worth it.



And no, mine ain't for sale!

 

As much as that makes sense Lehigh, I'd rather try and finish what I can of this morgan set. I wish to complete the set 100%, and I can't afford to get each one in MS67, not even in MS63 or MS64, but it won't stop me from trying. The most my budget will allow if a MS65. I have NO source of income, any money I have is from what I get on holidays or what I make for good grades. I will start to buy some MS65's when I can, MS67 morgans are really just out of the question at this point, while I am working on quarter eagles, and a type set, and scrambling to get morgans at MS63-64.

In other words. I don't want to sell all my coins, every single coin that I own, for two morgans. Quality over Quantity, but what to extent? Buy the best grade your budget can afford, I am doing that.