Looking at the 2nd set of photos, it looks like a nice MS63-ish coin to me. To tell if it has been lightly cleaned, I would take an LED flashlight...
coin 1, I'll say F-12. coin 2, VF-20, but the rim dings would net it at F, I think. used ANA 6th ed. for grading.
Bowers' REd Book Guide on Morgans is very interesting and helpful if you want to collect the N.O. Morgans in MS. I have been lackadaisically...
Here's one that sold on Heritage, graded F2 (has a bit less wear than the coin under discussion) and no denticles to be seen. Even the AU and MS...
To me, it looks worn, but genuine. I have seen examples of older bust coinage on Heritage with very weak peripheral striking- for some reason-...
I've had no problems with an acetone soak for up to 4hrs in a covered glass dish. I've also poured scalding water (170 deg.) over coins to remove...
Good advice. Most of the raw ones on eBay are fakes.
I bought a Saint for my type set last year and haven't regretted it a bit. Nothing like holding one of those babies and watching the luster swirl...
Maybe not, but I have fun making my best guess and then seeing what's on the holder.
I think AU-53.
Thanks, I got the thumbnails to post finally but can't get them to enlarge by clicking on them! Anybody have a solution? I'm using the third...
Yes, Sundance, you are now infected with the slowly progressive CBH disease, characterized by infatuation with Bustie Halves and a craving for...
So, if he has it, and if it's real, he must be using eBay in the hopes of initiating contact and making an off-eBay sale, imo.
Judging by his response to one questioner, I'd say he's a bipolar off his meds.
Very nice coppers, Toad, and helpful links too.
Quote from Breen, p.400: "1854-O normal date, 54 touch.... (except no proofs)."
"I will always take an AU-58 over a low MS coin." My strategy too!
Nice looking coin, I'll guess AU-55
I think you showed admirable restraint. Later, you might regret the purchase if the graffiti began to get under you skin (might). Well written...
The Cherrypicker's guide also covers these pretty well, imo
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