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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Tamaracian, post: 8289947, member: 23122&quot;][USER=86472]@Mark Metzger[/USER] beautiful coin with nice original toning!&nbsp; Sometimes on certain date Morgans from certain mints there are weak strikes, and coupled with bag marks and rub that <i>might</i> be present, make it an educated guess looking at a photo as to whether or not the coin has seen actual curculation; on this coin (1889) I see no wear, bag marks or rub, so IMO it is uncirculated.</p><p><br /></p><p><i><span style="color: #0000ff">This guide may help you--and others--to look for the high points of the relief on both sides of the coin, that if it was worn from circulation will show up (wear being defined as a disruption in the original Mint Luster, or if toning is present, a graying of that area) at one or more of these points (excerpted from Coin World&#039;s &quot;Making the Grade&quot; pg. 219) &quot; The highest points on the Obverse are on Liberty&#039;s cheekbone, eyebrow, center curl below B in LIBERTY, hair above ear, center of third hair curl at base of neck, and lower crease in cap.&nbsp; Reverse high points are on the eagle&#039;s neck and center breast feathers.&quot;</span></i>[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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