High up it’s a lock of his hair. The coin was minted by a worn die. Down around his jaw are 2 small nicks(damage).
Here it is, November 5, 2025 and I finally received one in change. It’s a 2024-P Women’s Quarter. Her name is Celia Cruz and I had to look her up...
Yes, LIBERTY is recessed, not raised. The crown with LIBERTY on it sits lower than the design around it so it’s protected.
Almost anyone of the CC Morgan’s in the 1880’s would fit your budget, except for the 1880.
It’s a 1893 Morgan, a tough date to acquire. I have one, a good one that’s genuine and this coin doesn’t look anything like mine. And I’m not...
I’ll save my money for a coin I want and need.
The mint will never get me to buy it.
If I only have 1 wish then I’d have to wish for 10 more wishes. :smuggrin:
Nice coins and strong grades!
The obverse is more than likely a defect in the planchet.
Doubt it but I have one and they are not getting it!!
Nice looking set. It shows what worn dies can do to a coin. The reverse on the quarter looks like a strike through to me. Probably a piece of wire. :)
May he Rest In Peace!
Can you post photos?
The Red Book puts out a book on Morgan Dollars. It was written by David Bowers. As for a loupe, anything over a 10x is considered a waste.
And the coin is new and damaged. Did you notice his screen name? It’s a hoot!!
I do not think it would be worth the expense to do so.
The thing to remember is the prices in the Red Book are a guide, not the set value. I think the dealer got what he felt was a good price for it...
Someone grossly overpaid for that coin.
Some nice finds but the reason you aren’t finding much is because you and your detective friends have cleaned those parks out. Some of your past...
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