1878-S Morgan

Discussion in 'What's it Worth' started by furham, Jul 11, 2010.

  1. furham

    furham Good Ole Boy

    I need a little help with this 1878-S Morgan Dollar. It looks MS to me, but I am concerned with the flatness of the breast on the reverse. Give me your honest opinion I have rather thick skin.

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  3. Hunt1

    Hunt1 Active Member

    Um the stars look too flat for me, and the wings just arent pointy,....hints of a chinese fake? not sure...im not a expert on these at all, but it just doesnt look right.
     
  4. riverman

    riverman Junior Member

    looks real to me most likely ms62,63
     
  5. bigjpst

    bigjpst Well-Known Member

    looks real to me as well...and the breast on the reverse looks like it is weak, but not worn...frost breaks maybe.
     
  6. Hunt1

    Hunt1 Active Member

    Well, probably is just looked odd to me
     
  7. tmoneyeagles

    tmoneyeagles Indian Buffalo Gatherer

    Coin has wear and looks to be cleaned from those photos. Possibly a 55.
    Very odd coloring, make sure a magnet doesn't stick to that coin...
     
  8. cpm9ball

    cpm9ball CANNOT RE-MEMBER

    Were these photos taken outdoors in natural sunlight? If so, it is impossible to see any luster. I'd want to see it under different lighting conditions.

    Chris
     
  9. Hunt1

    Hunt1 Active Member

    The A in dollar looks funny, or maybe its the case?
     
  10. Numismatist47

    Numismatist47 New Member

    Breast isn't going to be a problem with this grading MS-63 value around $45-$55.
     
  11. tmoneyeagles

    tmoneyeagles Indian Buffalo Gatherer

    But the wear in the hair will be a problem with it grading MS63, won't it? ;)
     
  12. furham

    furham Good Ole Boy

    Yes they were. In hand it is nearly prooflike.
     
  13. Numismatist47

    Numismatist47 New Member

    Not that tiny amount. I have two Morgans with similar amount of wear in the hairlines that graded MS-63, one from PCGS, the other from NGC.
     
  14. Numismatist47

    Numismatist47 New Member

    Because 1878 had different die varities, your assessment is incorrect.
     
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