I believe this residue would be most closely referred to as "patina" or "verdigris"...or it is indeed BBQ potato chip dust as mentioned above. ;-)
What say you, @paddyman98 : is that a "floating roof" on the OP's 1989-D? Sure looks like the one I found in my latest CRH.... :confused:...
My first thought was someone was going to make it into a coin ring, stamped it with the die (off-center, of course), realized it was off-center...
Sounds like a great name for an alternative rock band. I am a drummer, anyone play guitar & sing? Let's go!!! LOL
EXACTLY. And, let's be honest - how many late 1920'ish Peace $1's have you seen with a strike that clean? I dislike this series, as the reverses...
Well - thanks for posting this. I have a new "must have" coin to add to the collection. So cool!
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I am fairly knowledgeable/comfortable with grading (in general), but definitely NOT in grading Morgan's. All I see is "chattered" cheeks,...
Small world - I have lived my entire life in Cincinnati (Anderson/Turpin). I've probably been in that hardware store once or twice. :-)
I bought it tonight, so when I get it in hand, I'll definitely take some more pictures before I send it off for grading. Thanks!
Thanks so much for your expertise - definitely going to send off for grading. It's from a Carson City coin dealer I have bought tons of coins...
If you are right, my friend, that puts this in the $350+ range - now that's what I'm talking about! :-) And, a 66+ puts it over $800. I've had the...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] Wow - thanks. I was hoping for MS65+ - that would place the retail value at about $200USD. I'll let you know what it grades...
Howdy CT, Not a huge Morgan collector (mostly old/error MS/UNC Lincolns), so I'm out of my comfort zone. Have a chance to get this coin for...
Yup, what CN and the rest of the gang said. [ATTACH]
Your coin has been the victim of a "vise job" it seems... :-(
You are dating yourself, Sir. LOL
Got it - thank you! You sound like a great Dad - I wish my boys were interested in numismatics. The only things they seem interested in are video...
Exactly - thank you! I'm always telling people who get the latest/greatest Ultra HD television (4K, 8K, etc.) that your eyes can only resolve so...
Not to be too personal, but I see you post "FFIVN" and I honestly have no clue what that means - I assume it is a family member?
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