That was the first thing that popped into my head.
Ty @Oldhoopster - I'll put it on my BD list - "it's polished to death" so it looks black/greyish because it's reflecting
You're right @Michael K - I didn't mean to infer anything - just a guess.
I'm new at this - Did the make a Morgan Pewter Dollar in 1884?
oh - idk dude - the reverse looks ok but not even the plate does in the obverse photos. White balance maybe?
How can Anyone not like such an Iconic And Attractively designed piece of American history?? ;)
@Chip Kirkpatrick - if you're using a filter - to make the coin look better - please don't it can hide detail. The pic of the obverse looks normal.
Ooooo - Extra Bonus! :woot:[ATTACH]
I'm still trying to ID the company who graded the coin....
Welcome @Jamie39 :)
I think I see a die crack as well..
P.O. scale read .9 oz - 25.5 grams. It seems a little light.
7TF & parallel arrows...?[ATTACH]
Agreed :)
I'm sorry I couldn't be more helpful @Inspector43 - it's a lot to learn & I'm just getting started. Good luck with your Morgan :)
newbe errors - I don't know the weight or dimentions yet. Comparing it by eye to one of my Ikes - same diameter & very close to same thickness.
and it just occurred to me - maybe the dude buying the smokes was participating in the Great American Coin Hunt & released this....2 packs of...
[ATTACH] My shot at better pics. His edge is not what I thought - looks good so I'm back to a Cleaned Morgan worth just over melt?[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
1st pic I think the scratches might be there... hard to tell with the bifocals :(
My first metal detector find :)[ATTACH]
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