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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Collect89, post: 1298949, member: 15445&quot;]Your question about wiping the Morgan dollars has brought up more questions about accurately grading &amp; understanding the state of coin preservation.&nbsp; If you do not already have a grading guide, I would recommend either the ANA grading book or PCGS Grading book or one of the photograde books.&nbsp; These can all be found on Amazon for very low cost.</p><p>&nbsp; </p><p>Is it possible that you could attend a local coin show &amp; inspect several 1881 and 1881S coins for grade &amp; price?&nbsp; You will probably find dozens of examples of this year offered in different MS grades &amp; prices.&nbsp; It might be good to compare your new purchases to those coins offered for sale at the show.</p><p><br /></p><p>It would be nice to see a photo of your new Morgans.&nbsp; If they are uncirculated, you should be able to move them around under good lighting &amp; not see significant breaks in the luster in the fields.&nbsp; Big breaks in the luster caused by many small contacts (&amp; rubs) in the fields is an indication that the coin has experienced some circulation.&nbsp;&nbsp; Do not rub the surface with anything as it can impair the luster. </p><p>Larger contact marks caused by heavy coin contact in bags is normal on uncirculated Morgan dollars.&nbsp; The location &amp; severity of the contact marks will affect the uncirculated grade of the coin. (i.e. MS60 to MS70)[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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