Morgan 1884 - Not sure what this is

You can see were I´m pointing the arrow, The thing is raised. Any one willing to explain this to me

Sggi

 

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It's a clash mark. (It's from the lower portion of Liberty's cap on the obv).

 

Thank you hehe that was fast, Is this common on Morgans ?

 

In general clashes are pretty common on Morgans, certain areas are very common, and some areas are rare. The clash on your coin is in a very common area.

If you want to read more, check here: VAMworld - Attribution 101 (Scroll about 75% down the page to the section titled Die Clashing).

 

Thank you very much

Great help

 

No problem :thumb:.

Btw here's probably one of the coolest Morgan clashes: VAMworld - 1891-O VAM-1A1

 

Yes that´s one cool looking clash

 

raider34 is the Morgan Dollar guru.

 

Nice pictures. Can I ask what editing program you use. Thanks

 

Don forget to look for a clashed E on the reverse!

 

Thank you, It´s photoshop CS3