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Message:: [QUOTE="Leadfoot, post: 558677, member: 2972"]First off, I expect the coin will look even better in hand, and it will be a very very attractive coin.  Just about all 66's are and I see nothing in the photograph to suggest yours is any different. [DISCLAIMER: BLUNTLY WORDED OPINION TO FOLLOW] That said, I think you overpaid for the coin -- even if it is a nice 66.  Here's why.... 1) The market value of these coins is about $100 less than that, IMO. 2) These are not uncommon coins.  You can get a hundred 66 Morgans at any show.  There's no reason to pay a premium for this coin. 3) You bought it (presumably) sight unseen out of the Baltimore Signature auction.  All the best and brightest in numismatics are at Baltimore, and they get to see the coins in-hand.  Do you think for a minute that if the coin was a good purchase at this price then you would have won it? Please don't get the wrong impression, I'm not slamming your coin or you in any way -- I fell into the same trap!!!  Bottom line: It is your money, and you are 100% entitled to spend it how you wish.  However, I think there are far too many people who fall into the trap of bidding sight unseen at auction on coins they shouldn't and overpaying, and this is a prime opportunity to learn a very valuable lesson that you got cheaply (about $100) and have a chance to earn back. Respectfully submitted, hoping to help....Mike[/QUOTE]