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<p>[QUOTE="tmoneyeagles, post: 928307, member: 17557"]MS-61/MS-62 – These are coins that feel between MS60 and MS63. These coins will have less bagmarks than a MS-60 but not than a MS-63. These coins might have also other things that are limiting them from being a MS63, such as luster not being full and flashy, or having a series of big marks that limit the coin to get such a grade.</p><p><br /></p><p>Here is an example of a MS-61, graded by PCGS.</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="http://coins.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=1114&Lot_No=2336" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://coins.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=1114&Lot_No=2336" rel="nofollow">1884-S MS-61 PCGS</a></p><p><a href="http://coins.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=1114&Lot_No=2336" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://coins.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=1114&Lot_No=2336" rel="nofollow"><br /></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/61Obv.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt136/tmoneyagles_coins/Morgan%20Thread/61REv.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>This coin has many small marks on it, along with several bigger, more distracting marks. The mark to the left of the nose, the mark from the earlobe down to the lower cheek, and the marks out to the field after the M in UNUM and the the stars following it, limit this coin from being graded any higher.</p><p><br /></p><p>Here is an example of a MS-62, graded by PCGS.</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="http://coins.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=1130&Lot_No=977" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://coins.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=1130&Lot_No=977" rel="nofollow">1884-S MS-62 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/62Obv.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt136/tmoneyagles_coins/Morgan%20Thread/62Rev.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>This coin has the same grade limiting marks, along with the other tinier, bagmarks. The coin has three small circular gouges in the coin near the bottom of the cheek, and to the right of these there is another gouge.</p><p>Without these four gouges, I really think this coin would have a shot to get into a 63 holder.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>MS-63 - A Mint State 63 coin will be a very attractive, but most of the time, common coin. There will be noticeable and distracting marks in areas such as the cheeks, and less so in the fields like on a MS-61/62. There will also be fewer big contact marks on a MS-63.</p><p><br /></p><p>Here is an example of a MS-63, graded by PCGS.</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="http://coins.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=1132&Lot_No=980" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://coins.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=1132&Lot_No=980" rel="nofollow">1879-CC MS-63 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/63Obv.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt136/tmoneyagles_coins/Morgan%20Thread/63REv.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>While the marks in the cheek region of this coin appear harsh, it doesn’t have many more marks on the region. The luster seems to have a booming effect and is a very attractive coin, and I would grade the coin MS-63. (Although that statement is a bit subjective due to Heritage’s bright photos, although on most 63’s, somewhat of a booming luster can be seen)</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>MS-64 - A Mint State 64 coin is very similar to a MS63, it will just have less bag marks on the cheek and/or fields and might have more attractive luster as well.</p><p><br /></p><p>Here is an example of a MS-64, graded by PCGS.</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="http://coins.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=1140&Lot_No=8176" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://coins.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=1140&Lot_No=8176" rel="nofollow"><br /></a></p><p><a href="http://coins.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=1140&Lot_No=8176" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://coins.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=1140&Lot_No=8176" rel="nofollow">1878 8TF MS-64 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/64Obv.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt136/tmoneyagles_coins/Morgan%20Thread/64REv.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>This coin has far less distracting marks and has a somewhat soothing effect to it. It has a few field marks, and a few noticeable marks on the cheeks.</p><p>Without the majority of what is visible on the cheek could make this a MS-65 coin.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>MS-65 - A Mint State 65 coin will have a very small amount of marks, usually in the field. A Mint State 66 coin will have a fewer amount of marks, and a perfect cheek, and the marks that are on the coin will be less distracting. Regarding luster, both can be the same, greater, or less than the other. This must be determined on a coin by coin basis.</p><p><br /></p><p>Here is an example of a MS-65, graded by PCGS.</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="http://coins.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=1140&Lot_No=1054" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://coins.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=1140&Lot_No=1054" rel="nofollow">1879-O MS-65 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/65Obv.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt136/tmoneyagles_coins/Morgan%20Thread/65Rev.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>This coin has a lot of eye appeal, abundant luster, and only a few marks. This is a an accurately graded. MS-65 and I agree with PCGS's graded 100%.</p><p><br /></p><p>Here is an example of a MS-66, graded by PCGS.</p><p><br /></p><p>1894 MS-66 PCGS</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/66Obv.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt136/tmoneyagles_coins/Morgan%20Thread/66REv.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>This coin has an extremely clean cheek, and only a few non-distracting marks. The one part of the coin that might be limiting it from a MS67 is the neck and to the right of the number 4. This is an accurately graded MS66.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>MS-67 - The coin is basically flawless, it will have tiny imperfections, such as a tiny mark in the field, or maybe a weak strike.</p><p><br /></p><p>Here is an example of a MS-67, graded by PCGS.</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="http://coins.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=1121&Lot_No=5071" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://coins.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=1121&Lot_No=5071" rel="nofollow">1904-S MS-67 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/67Obv.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt136/tmoneyagles_coins/Morgan%20Thread/67Rev.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>The coin exhibits a beautiful luster, and nearly no marks. But there are two noticeable marks in the field in between Liberty's eye and the E.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>MS-68 - The Mint State 68 coins are nearly as good as it gets. These coins have very tiny imperfections that would take one a while to see, they could be the tiniest bag mark to a slightly weak strike.</p><p><br /></p><p>Here is an example of a MS-68, graded by PCGS.</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="http://coins.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=1121&Lot_No=4967" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://coins.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=1121&Lot_No=4967" rel="nofollow">1884-CC MS-68 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/68Obv.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt136/tmoneyagles_coins/Morgan%20Thread/68Rev.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>These scans show the imperfections slightly better;</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt136/tmoneyagles_coins/Morgan%20Thread/68Obv2.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt136/tmoneyagles_coins/Morgan%20Thread/68Rev2.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>MS-69 – And finally, there are no higher graded Morgan Dollars than MS-69. So this is the last grade that this thread will cover. A MS-69 is virtually flawless. Most flaws would likely be so small that they may only be visible under extreme magnification, although some could be seen with the naked eye.</p><p><br /></p><p>Here is an example of a MS-69, graded by PCGS.</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="http://coins.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=1124&Lot_No=2619" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://coins.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=1124&Lot_No=2619" rel="nofollow">1881-S MS-69 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/69Obv.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt136/tmoneyagles_coins/Morgan%20Thread/69Rev.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /> </p><p><br /></p><p>I hope who ever read this thread, found it informative and can use it to better understand the grading of the Morgan Dollar series.</p><p><br /></p><p> Thank You,</p><p><br /></p><p>-Travis[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="tmoneyeagles, post: 928307, member: 17557"]MS-61/MS-62 – These are coins that feel between MS60 and MS63. These coins will have less bagmarks than a MS-60 but not than a MS-63. These coins might have also other things that are limiting them from being a MS63, such as luster not being full and flashy, or having a series of big marks that limit the coin to get such a grade. Here is an example of a MS-61, graded by PCGS. [URL="http://coins.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=1114&Lot_No=2336"]1884-S MS-61 PCGS [/URL] Here are photos of the coin; [IMG]http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt136/tmoneyagles_coins/Morgan%20Thread/61Obv.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt136/tmoneyagles_coins/Morgan%20Thread/61REv.jpg[/IMG] This coin has many small marks on it, along with several bigger, more distracting marks. The mark to the left of the nose, the mark from the earlobe down to the lower cheek, and the marks out to the field after the M in UNUM and the the stars following it, limit this coin from being graded any higher. Here is an example of a MS-62, graded by PCGS. [URL="http://coins.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=1130&Lot_No=977"]1884-S MS-62 PCGS[/URL] Here are photos of the coin; [IMG]http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt136/tmoneyagles_coins/Morgan%20Thread/62Obv.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt136/tmoneyagles_coins/Morgan%20Thread/62Rev.jpg[/IMG] This coin has the same grade limiting marks, along with the other tinier, bagmarks. The coin has three small circular gouges in the coin near the bottom of the cheek, and to the right of these there is another gouge. Without these four gouges, I really think this coin would have a shot to get into a 63 holder. MS-63 - A Mint State 63 coin will be a very attractive, but most of the time, common coin. There will be noticeable and distracting marks in areas such as the cheeks, and less so in the fields like on a MS-61/62. There will also be fewer big contact marks on a MS-63. Here is an example of a MS-63, graded by PCGS. [URL="http://coins.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=1132&Lot_No=980"]1879-CC MS-63 PCGS[/URL] Here are photos of the coin; [IMG]http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt136/tmoneyagles_coins/Morgan%20Thread/63Obv.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt136/tmoneyagles_coins/Morgan%20Thread/63REv.jpg[/IMG] While the marks in the cheek region of this coin appear harsh, it doesn’t have many more marks on the region. The luster seems to have a booming effect and is a very attractive coin, and I would grade the coin MS-63. (Although that statement is a bit subjective due to Heritage’s bright photos, although on most 63’s, somewhat of a booming luster can be seen) MS-64 - A Mint State 64 coin is very similar to a MS63, it will just have less bag marks on the cheek and/or fields and might have more attractive luster as well. Here is an example of a MS-64, graded by PCGS. [URL="http://coins.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=1140&Lot_No=8176"] 1878 8TF MS-64 PCGS[/URL] Here are photos of the coin; [IMG]http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt136/tmoneyagles_coins/Morgan%20Thread/64Obv.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt136/tmoneyagles_coins/Morgan%20Thread/64REv.jpg[/IMG] This coin has far less distracting marks and has a somewhat soothing effect to it. It has a few field marks, and a few noticeable marks on the cheeks. Without the majority of what is visible on the cheek could make this a MS-65 coin. MS-65 - A Mint State 65 coin will have a very small amount of marks, usually in the field. A Mint State 66 coin will have a fewer amount of marks, and a perfect cheek, and the marks that are on the coin will be less distracting. Regarding luster, both can be the same, greater, or less than the other. This must be determined on a coin by coin basis. Here is an example of a MS-65, graded by PCGS. [URL="http://coins.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=1140&Lot_No=1054"]1879-O MS-65 PCGS[/URL] Here are photos of the coin; [IMG]http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt136/tmoneyagles_coins/Morgan%20Thread/65Obv.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt136/tmoneyagles_coins/Morgan%20Thread/65Rev.jpg[/IMG] This coin has a lot of eye appeal, abundant luster, and only a few marks. This is a an accurately graded. MS-65 and I agree with PCGS's graded 100%. Here is an example of a MS-66, graded by PCGS. [URL="http://coins.ha.com/common/view_item.php? Sale_No=446&Lot_No=2742"]1894 MS-66 PCGS[/URL] Here are photos of the coin; [IMG]http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt136/tmoneyagles_coins/Morgan%20Thread/66Obv.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt136/tmoneyagles_coins/Morgan%20Thread/66REv.jpg[/IMG] This coin has an extremely clean cheek, and only a few non-distracting marks. The one part of the coin that might be limiting it from a MS67 is the neck and to the right of the number 4. This is an accurately graded MS66. MS-67 - The coin is basically flawless, it will have tiny imperfections, such as a tiny mark in the field, or maybe a weak strike. Here is an example of a MS-67, graded by PCGS. [URL="http://coins.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=1121&Lot_No=5071"]1904-S MS-67 PCGS[/URL] Here are photos of the coin; [IMG]http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt136/tmoneyagles_coins/Morgan%20Thread/67Obv.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt136/tmoneyagles_coins/Morgan%20Thread/67Rev.jpg[/IMG] The coin exhibits a beautiful luster, and nearly no marks. But there are two noticeable marks in the field in between Liberty's eye and the E. MS-68 - The Mint State 68 coins are nearly as good as it gets. These coins have very tiny imperfections that would take one a while to see, they could be the tiniest bag mark to a slightly weak strike. Here is an example of a MS-68, graded by PCGS. [URL="http://coins.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=1121&Lot_No=4967"]1884-CC MS-68 PCGS[/URL] Here are photos of the coin; [IMG]http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt136/tmoneyagles_coins/Morgan%20Thread/68Obv.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt136/tmoneyagles_coins/Morgan%20Thread/68Rev.jpg[/IMG] These scans show the imperfections slightly better; [IMG]http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt136/tmoneyagles_coins/Morgan%20Thread/68Obv2.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt136/tmoneyagles_coins/Morgan%20Thread/68Rev2.jpg[/IMG] MS-69 – And finally, there are no higher graded Morgan Dollars than MS-69. So this is the last grade that this thread will cover. A MS-69 is virtually flawless. Most flaws would likely be so small that they may only be visible under extreme magnification, although some could be seen with the naked eye. Here is an example of a MS-69, graded by PCGS. [URL="http://coins.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=1124&Lot_No=2619"]1881-S MS-69 PCGS[/URL] Here are photos of the coin; [IMG]http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt136/tmoneyagles_coins/Morgan%20Thread/69Obv.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt136/tmoneyagles_coins/Morgan%20Thread/69Rev.jpg[/IMG] I hope who ever read this thread, found it informative and can use it to better understand the grading of the Morgan Dollar series. Thank You, -Travis[/QUOTE]
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