Die defects, probably from something being dropped on the die during its production (similar to how the 1817 O.103 "Punctuated Date" variety was...
O.101a, R1 Most of the halves struck from these dies were very poorly-struck. Here is mine, which shows lack-of-detail in the same spots as your...
So now extract the DNA and let's make our own grader :D
As if this coin wasn't already tough in MS, you have to go and find scarce VAM in MS! :eek: Actually, I think the coin being such a high grade...
Yes on the first No on the second
In a retail setting, this is about right
It is O.110, R2 And I'd call it 25 - no more, no less. This date did not produce poorly-struck coins like previous years, so the lack of detail...
Rusty, this is a 5-year-old thread.
Who says they're ugly?! :eek: I agree your coin has problems, but that doesn't mean it's "ugly". Every Bustie is pretty in its own, special way. :)
No, it is not the overdate. The bottom loop of the '8' would be partially filled with remnants of the '7'. [ATTACH]
Sorry to hear they weren't real, but don't get in the habit of using return policies as a fallback. The outcome will not always be in your favor,...
Very controversial but they are, in my opinion, important historical artifacts, whether you condone the practices for which they were used or not....
I fear the coin may have been cleaned. Notice the horizontal lines running through the date. Nice coin, but I don't think it would grade cleanly....
I'd like to hear what the B&M has to say. Also, notice that the seller has realized listings of fake Morgans on keychains. I'm not saying this...
I think the Morgan is fake... But for your sake I hope I'm wrong.
Not brass. Environmental damaged caused the discoloration.
The coin was probably dinged for subdued luster. There may have been other factors that resulted in such a low assessment by ICG, but I can't...
Hey Rusty, Thanks! That was a cool piece. I say was because we (the shop) sold it on eBay a couple of months ago. It brought north of $100, which...
MS63 sounds right. Friction at the high points hinders a higher grade. Also, what's that white stuff at "DOLLAR"? Sort of looks like glue residue...
Absolutely. You just need to know what to look for ;)
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