GTG: 1898o Morgan Dollar

Looks like any 67 I've ever seen in a photo...maybe better than some.

 

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Ok, this is a strange one. Those of you that said 66+, and those who said 67 are both right. How so? When I owned it the first time, in 2016, it was in an NGC 66+* holder. Then, I sold it to a dealer in California.

Evidently, he submitted it for crossover minimum grade 67 to PCGS. It got the upgrade, as you can see below. Recently, I rebought the coin, as it was one of my all-time favorite Morgans. The color, in hand, is really beautiful, with very even light golden toning.

I rebought it as a 67, for much more money, but having sold my 1893s this past year, it was not a hardship. 1898o is rare in 67 grade, as there are only 346 graded by PCGS, and none higher. As was pointed out, it is a weakly struck date. This coin is comparatively well struck. I am sending it to Albanese, to go for a green or gold bean, to vindicate the grade, and to make up for the star grade that it had for color, and high eye appeal.

OK, here it is in the holder:

 

she is a nice one no doubt .

 

very very nice I had to go with a considerably lower grade for mine, but I'm happy with my lil 63

 

I have 27 Morgans, which, none have been graded. Until recently, I didn't buy any Morgans. I did get 10 1921 Morgans before I knew what I was doing, which I probably haven't learned yet. I do know what I like though. Several of the Morgans have a pinkish color in them, mostly around the edges. I don't know how my Dad collected them, but there are a few real nice, but I still don't know much about grading. When I read a book about coins, I find them so dull, I fall asleep. I doubt I will ever sell them, but I won't be buying anymore unless one does strike me as nice. I do like those with color though.

 

Since I just oscillated between MS66 & MS67 for 5 minutes, I will just say MS66+ and be done with it.

I just don't know that line of dark areas from the eye down the face to the chin is. If it is all luster grazes, then I'm at 67, if it is a mixture I'd go 66.

 

It is a combination of luster grazes, and a toning density area. Not any marks or dings.