Guess The Grade (shocker of the day)

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by Bonedigger, Nov 2, 2005.

  1. Bonedigger

    Bonedigger New Member

    Here is an 1889-S Morgan. One of the few with a total mintage under 1,000,000 pieces. BTW, it is a certified VAM with a double s/s. The grade given might shock you.

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  3. bigdog69

    bigdog69 Member

    Who graded it bone? EF 45 / au50
     
  4. Bonedigger

    Bonedigger New Member

    ANACS was the company.

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  5. bigdog69

    bigdog69 Member

    lot of bag marks and flat high points . am i close?
     
  6. Charlie32

    Charlie32 Coin Collector

    I agree EF-AU. Nice coin Bone. :)

    Charlie
     
  7. Captainkirk

    Captainkirk 73 Buick Riviera owner

    I would guess VF, almost XF on the reverse, the chest feathers are worn, On the obverse a VF because of the damage and wear .
     
  8. Bonedigger

    Bonedigger New Member

    AU-55 LOL :)

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  9. 2coins

    2coins New Member

    Yes Iam shocked!, thats plainly a EX fine coin also with many marks, that should have never been classified as AU! again as mentioned by all kinds of collectors, "Buy the coin, not the plastic!". I dont agree sometimes with there grades, this ones a good reason why in my opinion.
     
  10. Speedy

    Speedy Researching Coins Supporter

    I don't think I could go over XF with this one....

    Speedy
     
  11. Bonedigger

    Bonedigger New Member

    Oh, that's nothing. Check this 1884-O out and tell me your guess.

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  12. 2coins

    2coins New Member

    From what I can see, Ill say typical MS-63 PL.
     
  13. walterallen

    walterallen Coin Collector

    Grading????Accuracy or Profitability

    That's hard to believe about the 1889-S Morgan. I would have said VF with all the hair wear and marks. Your 1884-O looks pretty good to the eye. I'm guessing that eventhough there are some lines/marks "the graders" not going to keep it out of the MS ranges for those reasons alone. I want to say give it an AU, but I'm going with a MS62-63.
     
  14. 2coins

    2coins New Member

    Marks are alowed in the MS grades, but to degrees, thats what keeps alot from going to the 65 on up grades, to many marks.
     
  15. Bonedigger

    Bonedigger New Member

    I've got a meeting (Hunter's Safety Instructor; certification) in about an hour and a half and must get ready :( Here is the slab MS-64, but in hand it looks 61-62...

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  16. silvrluvr

    silvrluvr Senior Member

    Exactly why I never buy slabs 'sight unseen', and don't do business with sellers who have a 'no return on certified coins' policy.
     
  17. 2coins

    2coins New Member

    This gets toughf cutting hairs in these MS grades, I personaly would say 63, just to many marks for me in a 64.
     
  18. Speedy

    Speedy Researching Coins Supporter

    That is one FUN class!!!--the Hunter Ed that is...I don't know about the Instructor class

    Speedy
     
  19. rbm86

    rbm86 Coin Hoarder

    Wow, that 84-O has a nice strike and luster, but I cannot see it grading more than MS-62 with those marks!! That coin certainly is in its final resting place!! :D
     
  20. Cloudsweeper99

    Cloudsweeper99 Treasure Hunter

    This sort of guess the grade thread with high quality photos is very instructive and interesting. The opinions of knowledgeable collectors combined with the TPG grading is highly educational.
     
  21. tcore

    tcore Coin Collector


    I agree. I'm learning a lot! :) Thanks to all who participate!
     
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