The day the Morgan got killed

Over this past Easter weekend, my Dad gave me the rest of his small coin collection. One of the pieces included this 1890 O Morgan. It was very well worn, but nicely toned over the years. It had sat in his top drawer for over 40 years. My 10 yr old neice was attached at my hip wanting to see all the coins that my Dad had given me and the ones that I bought that weekend. In an attempt to interest her in coin collecting I gave her the Morgan so she can hold onto it and think of me. I explained to her all about Morgans and coin collecting in general. I am quite sure that I explained to her rule number 1 - never clean a coin.

Well this is what I received in the mail today - along with some wildlife cards as my b-day present. She said she wanted me to have the coin to think of her, but I needed to send it back so we can always think of each other (I live in WV and they live in Cape Cod) Well, so much for rule number 1! I am also pretty sure the Morgan picked up some additional rim dings. :goof: :mouth: But it is so shinny! Guess I'll send it back. LOL :mouth:

 

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Nice story - send it back.

 

yea the story is nice but we really dont want to see dead morgans we are coin collectors you know

 

Still, it's a good learning experience for her. Maybe send it back with a note explaining why it's always going to be hers now (no one's going to want to buy it... lol) Sorry.
Still a nice story and maybe it'll be something she truly hangs on to in the future.

 

Joe,

Ten years old, huh? While you're at it why don't you loan her your MS-65 Red 1909-S VDB Cent, MS-65 St. Gaudens High Relief Double Eagle, your collection of Faberge Eggs and your car?

 

Surprise her with a price guide breakdown. Show her how much the coin is worth uncleaned....and what it's worth now cleaned.

 

Bruce - How did you know that I owned all those? I don't remember telling you that. And its a Ferrari by the way.

 

I peeked in your window after a Rockies game last week.

 

peeking in other people windows eh? didnt know you did that

 

I knocked first and, when he didn't answer, I wanted to make sure Joe was OK so I peeked in the window.

That's my story and I'm sticking to it.

 

Slather Elmer's glue on it, dip it in glitter, let it dry, and then send it back.

 

I think you should try to re-tone it. It will never be a valuable coin, but ten years from now it might be a better looking coin.

 

Maybe I should do the old coin in the baked potatoe trick.

 

Toning won't help those rim dings.

 

I was thinking of something slower and more natural, but this could be a nice coin to experiment with. You can tone it and dip it until you get the look you want.

Another technique which I like a lot is to just carry the coin in your pocket to impart a little natural wear to smooth out the dings. Coins were made for this sort of treatment and sometimes you can turn a bad XF into a better VF coin. Your's is a little too far gone for this but it's something to keep in mind.

 

I like your idea Roto..........pretty!!! LOL

 

Jedi mind trick - you don't see any rim dings, never had any rim dings.

The coin is silver scrap. Never had any numismatic value - just sentimental value - which is still does. I could care less about the coin or what was done to it. Just a cute story to share. This coin will log many miles back and forth.

I do like Rotobeast's idea though. hya:

 

"I don't see any rim dings...

It never had any rim dings..."

 

It worked!!!!

Now if I can just convince the guys at the coin shop that it's a MS70. :kewl:

 

how does the potato trick work ? i need to know the oven setiings nad how long it takes for the green or blue color . thanks.