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<p>[QUOTE="tmoneyeagles, post: 928306, member: 17557"]VF-25 - With a Very Fine 25 coin the details in the wings get better. The tips are still worn, but are sharper, and the feathers become more defined. More feathers on the eagle's neck will appear as well.</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="http://coins.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=438&Lot_No=1588" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://coins.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=438&Lot_No=1588" rel="nofollow">1893-S VF-25 PCGS</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Here are photos of the coin;</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt136/tmoneyagles_coins/Morgan%20Thread/25Obv.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt136/tmoneyagles_coins/Morgan%20Thread/25Rev.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>The breast is still flat on the eagle, and the wreath is still picking up details, the lines in the middle of the leaves are becoming more defined. All wheat grains are present, and show separation, with wear.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>VF-30 - With a Very Fine 30 all feathers of the wings are sharp, and the other areas of the reverse such as the tips of the wings, and the wreath are still worn. There are still few feathers visible on the head and breast of the eagle, while they do still show up.</p><p><br /></p><p>Here is an example of a VF-30, graded by PCGS.</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="http://coins.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=402&Lot_No=1138" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://coins.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=402&Lot_No=1138" rel="nofollow">1893-S VF-30 PCGS</a></p><p><a href="http://coins.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=402&Lot_No=1138" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://coins.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=402&Lot_No=1138" rel="nofollow"><br /></a></p><p><br /></p><p>Here are the photos of the coin;</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt136/tmoneyagles_coins/Morgan%20Thread/30Obv.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt136/tmoneyagles_coins/Morgan%20Thread/30Rev.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>As you can see the obverse is getting better details as well, the main place in particular is the hair above the ear.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>VF-35 - With a Very fine 35 coin the details are slightly similar to VF30. The hair is more detailed, the the eagle's breast is less flat, the talons of the eagle are becoming more defined, and some while it depends on the coin, some mint luster could possibly show.</p><p><br /></p><p>Here is an example of a VF-35, graded by PCGS.</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="http://coins.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=324&Lot_No=7651" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://coins.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=324&Lot_No=7651" rel="nofollow">1893-S VF-35 PCGS</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Here are the photos of the coin;</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt136/tmoneyagles_coins/Morgan%20Thread/35Obv.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt136/tmoneyagles_coins/Morgan%20Thread/35Rev.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>EF-40 - With an Extremely Fine 40 coin the wear in certain areas decreases such as the hairlines and the cheek, the reverse shows almost all feathers being non-existent from the breast, the talons are flat and the other places such as the win tips, the top of legs and head all still show wear. As for the surfaces of the coin, partial mint luster may be seen.</p><p><br /></p><p>Here is an example of an EF-40, graded by PCGS.</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="http://coins.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=416&Lot_No=5422" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://coins.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=416&Lot_No=5422" rel="nofollow">1893-S EF-40 PCGS</a></p><p><a href="http://coins.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=416&Lot_No=5422" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://coins.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=416&Lot_No=5422" rel="nofollow"><br /></a></p><p><br /></p><p>Here are the photos of the coin;</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt136/tmoneyagles_coins/Morgan%20Thread/40Obv.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt136/tmoneyagles_coins/Morgan%20Thread/40REv.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>EF-45 - With an Extremely Fine 45 coin the coin is becoming sharper all around. The coin is becoming less flat, and the lines in the hair and cotton balls and surrounding elements are becoming more detailed. The eagle's breast is starting to get some details to it, enough where you might be able to make out part of a few tail feathers, and the talons are still slightly flat. The coin has half of it's mint luster still present.</p><p><br /></p><p>Here is an example of an EF-45, graded by PCGS.</p><p><a href="http://coins.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=454&Lot_No=2990" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://coins.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=454&Lot_No=2990" rel="nofollow"><br /></a></p><p><a href="http://coins.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=454&Lot_No=2990" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://coins.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=454&Lot_No=2990" rel="nofollow">1893-S EF-45 PCGS</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Here are photos of the coin;</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt136/tmoneyagles_coins/Morgan%20Thread/45Obv.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt136/tmoneyagles_coins/Morgan%20Thread/45Rev.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>AU-50 - With an Almost Uncirculated 50 coin, traces of wear show on hair above eye, ear, edges of cotton leaves and high upper fold of cap. Partial detail is visible on tops of cotton balls, and the luster is gone from the cheek. There are traces of wear on the reverse on the eagle's breast, tops of legs, and talons. Three-quarters of mint luster is still present, and many bagmarks and nicks are visible.</p><p><br /></p><p>Here is an example of an AU-50, graded by PCGS.</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="http://coins.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=394&Lot_No=6841" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://coins.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=394&Lot_No=6841" rel="nofollow"><br /></a></p><p><a href="http://coins.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=394&Lot_No=6841" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://coins.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=394&Lot_No=6841" rel="nofollow">1893-S AU-50 PCGS</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Here are photos of the coin;</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt136/tmoneyagles_coins/Morgan%20Thread/50Obv.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt136/tmoneyagles_coins/Morgan%20Thread/50Rev.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>AU-53 - With an Almost Uncirculated 53 the luster of the coin is nearly complete. Overall the details of the coin continue to get more defined, and less flat. Bagmarks and nicks will still show.</p><p><br /></p><p>Here is an example of an AU53, graded by PCGS.</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="http://coins.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=400&Lot_No=2215" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://coins.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=400&Lot_No=2215" rel="nofollow">1893-S AU-53 PCGS</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Here are photos of the coin;</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt136/tmoneyagles_coins/Morgan%20Thread/53Obv.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt136/tmoneyagles_coins/Morgan%20Thread/53Rev.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>As you can see with this coin, as compared to the AU50, the luster is not only better, but the details on the reverse have visible differences as well. The eagle's breast is less worn, and starting to show details, as is the wreath, the talons, and the eagle's legs.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>AU-55 - With an Almost Uncirculated 55, the wear is very slight. Wear will show in high points of the coin, but full mint luster is still lacking from areas like the cheek. Bagmarks will remain noticeable. </p><p>Here is an example of an AU-55, graded by PCGS.</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="http://coins.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=444&Lot_No=1754" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://coins.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=444&Lot_No=1754" rel="nofollow">1893-S AU-55 PCGS</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Here are photos of the coin;</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt136/tmoneyagles_coins/Morgan%20Thread/55Obv.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt136/tmoneyagles_coins/Morgan%20Thread/55Rev.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p>There are only slight differences between the AU-53 and 55. In this case, the (condition of the obverse, not the obverse itself) caused the AU-55 to receive this grade.</p><p>The detail in the hair is really outstanding and the cotton leaves and balls and the cap have good detail as well.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>AU-58 - With an Almost Uncirculated 58, wear will only remain in high points of the coin, such as Liberty's hair above the eye and ear, the breast feathers of the eagle. The mint luster is nearly complete, if not complete.</p><p><br /></p><p>Here is an example of an AU-58, graded by PCGS.</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="http://coins.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=328&Lot_No=8808" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://coins.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=328&Lot_No=8808" rel="nofollow">1893-S AU-58 PCGS</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Here are photos of the coin;</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt136/tmoneyagles_coins/Morgan%20Thread/58Obv.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt136/tmoneyagles_coins/Morgan%20Thread/58Reve.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>The coin has the appearance of a mint state coin, minus the small traces of wear.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>MS-60 - With a Mint State 60 the coin will have no trace of wear. The coin will still have bagmarks and other abrasions and nicks, but there will be absolutely no trace of wear on the coin. Mint luster should be present.</p><p><br /></p><p>Here is an example of a MS-60, graded by PCGS.</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="http://coins.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=67093&Lot_No=24469" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://coins.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=67093&Lot_No=24469" rel="nofollow">1902-O MS-60 PCGS</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Here are photos of the coin;</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt136/tmoneyagles_coins/Morgan%20Thread/60Obv.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt136/tmoneyagles_coins/Morgan%20Thread/60Rev.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="tmoneyeagles, post: 928306, member: 17557"]VF-25 - With a Very Fine 25 coin the details in the wings get better. The tips are still worn, but are sharper, and the feathers become more defined. More feathers on the eagle's neck will appear as well. [URL="http://coins.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=438&Lot_No=1588"]1893-S VF-25 PCGS[/URL] Here are photos of the coin; [IMG]http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt136/tmoneyagles_coins/Morgan%20Thread/25Obv.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt136/tmoneyagles_coins/Morgan%20Thread/25Rev.jpg[/IMG] The breast is still flat on the eagle, and the wreath is still picking up details, the lines in the middle of the leaves are becoming more defined. All wheat grains are present, and show separation, with wear. VF-30 - With a Very Fine 30 all feathers of the wings are sharp, and the other areas of the reverse such as the tips of the wings, and the wreath are still worn. There are still few feathers visible on the head and breast of the eagle, while they do still show up. Here is an example of a VF-30, graded by PCGS. [URL="http://coins.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=402&Lot_No=1138"]1893-S VF-30 PCGS [/URL] Here are the photos of the coin; [IMG]http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt136/tmoneyagles_coins/Morgan%20Thread/30Obv.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt136/tmoneyagles_coins/Morgan%20Thread/30Rev.jpg[/IMG] As you can see the obverse is getting better details as well, the main place in particular is the hair above the ear. VF-35 - With a Very fine 35 coin the details are slightly similar to VF30. The hair is more detailed, the the eagle's breast is less flat, the talons of the eagle are becoming more defined, and some while it depends on the coin, some mint luster could possibly show. Here is an example of a VF-35, graded by PCGS. [URL="http://coins.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=324&Lot_No=7651"]1893-S VF-35 PCGS[/URL] Here are the photos of the coin; [IMG]http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt136/tmoneyagles_coins/Morgan%20Thread/35Obv.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt136/tmoneyagles_coins/Morgan%20Thread/35Rev.jpg[/IMG] EF-40 - With an Extremely Fine 40 coin the wear in certain areas decreases such as the hairlines and the cheek, the reverse shows almost all feathers being non-existent from the breast, the talons are flat and the other places such as the win tips, the top of legs and head all still show wear. As for the surfaces of the coin, partial mint luster may be seen. Here is an example of an EF-40, graded by PCGS. [URL="http://coins.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=416&Lot_No=5422"]1893-S EF-40 PCGS [/URL] Here are the photos of the coin; [IMG]http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt136/tmoneyagles_coins/Morgan%20Thread/40Obv.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt136/tmoneyagles_coins/Morgan%20Thread/40REv.jpg[/IMG] EF-45 - With an Extremely Fine 45 coin the coin is becoming sharper all around. The coin is becoming less flat, and the lines in the hair and cotton balls and surrounding elements are becoming more detailed. The eagle's breast is starting to get some details to it, enough where you might be able to make out part of a few tail feathers, and the talons are still slightly flat. The coin has half of it's mint luster still present. Here is an example of an EF-45, graded by PCGS. [URL="http://coins.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=454&Lot_No=2990"] 1893-S EF-45 PCGS[/URL] Here are photos of the coin; [IMG]http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt136/tmoneyagles_coins/Morgan%20Thread/45Obv.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt136/tmoneyagles_coins/Morgan%20Thread/45Rev.jpg[/IMG] AU-50 - With an Almost Uncirculated 50 coin, traces of wear show on hair above eye, ear, edges of cotton leaves and high upper fold of cap. Partial detail is visible on tops of cotton balls, and the luster is gone from the cheek. There are traces of wear on the reverse on the eagle's breast, tops of legs, and talons. Three-quarters of mint luster is still present, and many bagmarks and nicks are visible. Here is an example of an AU-50, graded by PCGS. [URL="http://coins.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=394&Lot_No=6841"] 1893-S AU-50 PCGS[/URL] Here are photos of the coin; [IMG]http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt136/tmoneyagles_coins/Morgan%20Thread/50Obv.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt136/tmoneyagles_coins/Morgan%20Thread/50Rev.jpg[/IMG] AU-53 - With an Almost Uncirculated 53 the luster of the coin is nearly complete. Overall the details of the coin continue to get more defined, and less flat. Bagmarks and nicks will still show. Here is an example of an AU53, graded by PCGS. [URL="http://coins.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=400&Lot_No=2215"]1893-S AU-53 PCGS[/URL] Here are photos of the coin; [IMG]http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt136/tmoneyagles_coins/Morgan%20Thread/53Obv.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt136/tmoneyagles_coins/Morgan%20Thread/53Rev.jpg[/IMG] As you can see with this coin, as compared to the AU50, the luster is not only better, but the details on the reverse have visible differences as well. The eagle's breast is less worn, and starting to show details, as is the wreath, the talons, and the eagle's legs. AU-55 - With an Almost Uncirculated 55, the wear is very slight. Wear will show in high points of the coin, but full mint luster is still lacking from areas like the cheek. Bagmarks will remain noticeable. Here is an example of an AU-55, graded by PCGS. [URL="http://coins.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=444&Lot_No=1754"]1893-S AU-55 PCGS[/URL] Here are photos of the coin; [IMG]http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt136/tmoneyagles_coins/Morgan%20Thread/55Obv.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt136/tmoneyagles_coins/Morgan%20Thread/55Rev.jpg[/IMG] There are only slight differences between the AU-53 and 55. In this case, the (condition of the obverse, not the obverse itself) caused the AU-55 to receive this grade. The detail in the hair is really outstanding and the cotton leaves and balls and the cap have good detail as well. AU-58 - With an Almost Uncirculated 58, wear will only remain in high points of the coin, such as Liberty's hair above the eye and ear, the breast feathers of the eagle. The mint luster is nearly complete, if not complete. Here is an example of an AU-58, graded by PCGS. [URL="http://coins.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=328&Lot_No=8808"]1893-S AU-58 PCGS[/URL] Here are photos of the coin; [IMG]http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt136/tmoneyagles_coins/Morgan%20Thread/58Obv.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt136/tmoneyagles_coins/Morgan%20Thread/58Reve.jpg[/IMG] The coin has the appearance of a mint state coin, minus the small traces of wear. MS-60 - With a Mint State 60 the coin will have no trace of wear. The coin will still have bagmarks and other abrasions and nicks, but there will be absolutely no trace of wear on the coin. Mint luster should be present. Here is an example of a MS-60, graded by PCGS. [URL="http://coins.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=67093&Lot_No=24469"]1902-O MS-60 PCGS[/URL] Here are photos of the coin; [IMG]http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt136/tmoneyagles_coins/Morgan%20Thread/60Obv.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt136/tmoneyagles_coins/Morgan%20Thread/60Rev.jpg[/IMG][/QUOTE]
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