I have an 1889 morgan that appears to be doubled. It also appears to have been dipped. Anyone have any suggestions as to it being this way because of the dipping?
It sounds like you are asking if it is doubled because it was dipped ?? But I'm going to assume that you are asking about the appearance of the coin because of the dipping. A coin that has been dipped too many times or for too long will appear dull and lifeless with a flat finish - no luster at all. If that is what you are trying to describe then yes it is likely because of dipping.
It is not dull, but it is not as well defined as the morgans usually are. That is why I feel that it has been dipped. There is definitely a doubling effect. I wondered because the morgans are so well studied that it could be from something else and not a genuine doubling. I automatically attributed it to the dipping... I wonder if there is any one else who has or seen any doubling except for the ones listed in the redbook. I would hate to have it encapsulated for "nothing".thanx again for your help
Do you have any pictures? Is the whole coin doubled or just certain areas? There are several 1889-P Morgan varieties with doubling. The most common place for this year/mint is the ear. There is a separate VAM document written that is just about 1889-P Morgans with a doubled ear. There are also several varieties with doubled dates (one or more digits), and a few with doubled reverses. If you go to this site and select VAM UPDATES on the left, you'll see links in the center of the page. The VAM UPDATE PAGE shows the new descriptions (from the VAM Book 4th edition) and the IMAGES link shows MANY photos. Maybe you can compare doubling features on your coin with some of these photos/descriptions.... or post a picture here.
well, I didn't study it too much yet. But, I think its the whole profile of her face. No, I don't have pics, I am so sorry.
