4 Silvers for less than $100

I went on a coin raid today in the 'hood and got 4 coins for less than 100's including a BU 1890 -O Morgan and two of the prettiest Peace Dollars I've been able to get my hands on.

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And the Peace Dollars - these are nice and cost $22 each...

Notice the hair

Better images will be on http://www.mrbrklyn.com/coins/

 

Now I have one question. The 1890 O was in BU and packed in a paper slieve with a plastic mylar cut out. The cutout was very tight and ripped a little near the top of the coin where you see the back smut. Should I remove the smut with a little soap and water?

Ruben

 

Ruben, soap and water will take off all the toning and leave the coin looking dull and lifeless. Use 100% pure acetone instead. It will take off any organic stuff and leave the original toning. If the black stuff is toning, leave it be, some of us like it

 

Acetone? Where do you get pure acetone outside of Fischer Scientific? Will that destroy the coin at all?

Ruben

 

Just Curious...how would you grade the Morgan 1890-O?

Ruben

 

I call anything...Acetone and soap and water cleaning....and to me that doesn't look like PVC so why take it off.

I can't tell if it has wear or if that is the light striking from the O mint...if its UNC then I would say MS62/3.

Speedy

 

NICE mrbrklyn!!..the hood was good.

 

What makes you look at the 1890 - O coin and say it is MS-64? as opposed to the other Morgan which when I purchased it was graded as a AU-58

Ruben

 

I know you asked GDJMPS but here is why I gave that a MS grade...
Its a O mint mark....the O mint coins are known for a week strike so therefore it is still MS even though so of the detail is gone.
The other Morgan you show is a P mint coin....and it shows wear so it wouldn't get the MS grade.
GD can say it better than I can...so wait to hear that...

Speedy

 

Great looking coins you got there I do like the bottom Peace Dollar, is that the actual toning in the pic or is that your scanner?

De Orc :thumb:

 

Not really toning. Both are just brilent, the cleanest and most blilent I've ever seen of Peace Dollars in this price range. They have some scratches, but otherwise, they look like they were minted yesterday.

The funny thing about that Eagle on the Peace Dollar is that it reminds me of the Great American Pigeon.

Ruben

 

LOL sorry Ruben shoudnt laugh but that just struck me as very funny, reason I asked was in the pic it has a nice purple colouring to it

De Orc :eating:

 

That purple is the deep metal color caught in a momemt in time. Those coins have such metalic shine that they are almost steel like.

ruben

 

I told the deal who I brought it from today that you said that and he laughed. I should have it slabbed. I don't have time to do it right now, but maybe soon.

Ruben

 

MrBkrlyn...gotta ask...where did you find a coin dealer in NYC that can be trusted. I'm a newbie to this town and if coin dealers are anything like the electronics pedlers (wet newpaper filled laptops, etc.) its got to be tough. Any recommended stores (if you don't mind sharing ) Cross streets address would have me much in your debt

PS. Sweet finds

 

There is nothing there to laugh at...I wouldn't go to that dealer again...what GDJMSP said is right.
I see no reason to have the coin slabbed...the slabbing would cost more than the coin is worth IMO.

I think lawdogct said the key.....where did you find a NYC dealer that can be TRUSTED....don't trust your dealer much...when it comes to grading...value...and the like....keep that to yourself.

Speedy

 

I think I posted the other Morgan once before and the thinking was that it was an AU 58, which is what it was sold to me as.

The 1890 wa just sold as BU, for $45. YOur saying it is likely a MS-64. The dealer who sold it to me thorught it was less, so if he is erroring, it is on the side of giving me a bargain.

As to where to find a good dealer you can trust...

Well, I don't trust ANY of these guys in person or on line. However, Bay Coins on Avenue U and 14th in Brooklyn seems the most decent in grading so far. He's moving down the block soon.


Ruben