Does AU-53 seem right?

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  1. COOPER12

    COOPER12 Well-Known Member

    I really like the toned Morgan's . Does AU-53 seem correct on my 84 S?
     

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  3. messydesk

    messydesk Well-Known Member

    Seems right to me.
     
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  4. Mainebill

    Mainebill Bethany Danielle

    Seems right to me. Maybe 55 on a good day
     
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  5. Penna_Boy

    Penna_Boy Just a nobody from the past

    Looks right to me.
     
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  6. kanga

    kanga 65 Year Collector

    Not so sure.
    All the little marks on the obverse bother me.
    The reverse looks great.
     
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    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

  8. COOPER12

    COOPER12 Well-Known Member

    Yeah has a lot of little bag marks but not really more than any of my 62/63 really I think the camera brought everything out .There not that noticeable by eye . I have 9 other graded Au Morgan’s and this one has the least marks except maybe than my 58 1897 but this coin looks nicer to me . Maybe just the toning trying to get pics with less lighting glare
     
  9. kanga

    kanga 65 Year Collector

    Agreed about what the camera can see.
    It brings out a LOT of features that you don't see in-hand except maybe with a loupe.
     
  10. COOPER12

    COOPER12 Well-Known Member

    With my camera phone it almost makes it cartoon looking haha
     

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  11. COOPER12

    COOPER12 Well-Known Member

    Here are ones my wife took
     

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  12. Santinidollar

    Santinidollar Supporter! Supporter

    53 is a good bet.
     
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  13. COOPER12

    COOPER12 Well-Known Member

    seems like most AU Morgans have all the little scratches , most mine do and here is a 55 from online
     

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  14. messydesk

    messydesk Well-Known Member

    Keep in mind that for 84-S grades are never generous. Given the huge price jump in MS grades, TPGs tend to be very strict when giving them out. The borderline coin that you'd see in a 61 or 62 holder if it were an 85-O will be in a 58 or even a 55 holder as an 84-S. Yours may look nicer than some 55s you see, but you have to make sure you're comparing with other 84-Ss.
     
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  15. Jim Dale

    Jim Dale Well-Known Member

    I was fortunate enough that my brother and I inherited 30 Morgan Silver Dollars. I have about 10 1921's, a 1921 D, and a 1921 S which I bought later for $250 from and estate. I also bought an 1881 S NGC-MS 63, an 1880 S NGC-MS 64. I also got a set called "The Wild West Collection", with an 1882 CC, 1883 CC, and an 1884 CC; all graded NGC-MS 65. Another coin that I got was the 1888. I know many that like toned coins, which the 1888 has and has a few small scratches. I'm curious how much more value a toned coin has.
     
  16. COOPER12

    COOPER12 Well-Known Member

    I am not sure on the value but I love toned Morgan’s
     
  17. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    Toning does add value today. A few years ago it didn't. The increase in value will depend on the date and mintmark and the color of the toning.
     
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  18. messydesk

    messydesk Well-Known Member

    Best to start another thread with your question.
     
  19. john65999

    john65999 Well-Known Member

    i would say au-55, nice coin good pics
     
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