Any Ideas on a Grade?? 1885o Morgan

That is because the lighting in the first photo is positioned at 9 & 2 o'clock, and doesn't reflect well off the reed mark. In the next photo, the lighting is positioned at about 11 & 1 o'clock, and in the last photo, it is positioned at about 11 & 3 o'clock.

SUGGESTION: The next time you're taking photos of a die crack or clash, place your light sources at 10 & 2 o'clock. Then, leaving the light sources in the same position, take additional photos after rotating the coin every 45 degrees. Compare all of the photos, and you'll see that the crack or clash can disappear and reappear.

Chris

 

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I have a couple clashed morgans I will have to try that with.

 

I payed $60 for it, it may be a gamble but is it worth sending out to get graded? I see that the average grade people say is around MS-64. If it grades MS-64 it may be worth around $75. If it goes MS-63 it may be worth only what I payed. If i'm lucky and it goes MS-65 like a couple people said it's around $150. Worth sending out? I'm not looking to sell it any time soon, just a coin to enjoy. I think it is nicer than my PCGS MS-64 Morgans which most people have said only graded MS-63.

Your feedback helps, Thanks

 

I wouldn't bother with grading it. I see this coin as a relatively high 64 with a shot a 65. But usually if it is close, and the price jump is significant, TPGs will go with the lower grade.

 

63. I was going to go 64 but the cut to the left of the eagle's head on the reverse brings it down a notch...

 

63 + 125423126354 or was it 63 + 124542154700 ??

 

New photos. I wish there was more luster shown in these photos.

 

I really don't think it will make 65, and a 64 isn't worth the cost of grading. I sold a couple of certified '85-O (NGC & PCGS) not long ago on eBay, both in the $55-$65 range.

Chris

 

I'll say 65 for the luster but most likely a 64 because of the contact marks. I would get it graded if it were me, still a beautiful coin even though grading won't make it worth much more. Just my opinion

 

Here is one more photo in outdoor lighting

 

I'm thinking MS64, nice coin.