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<p>[QUOTE="GDJMSP, post: 765088, member: 112"]I see nothing in either of the Heritage images posted that even remotely resembles the OP's coin. As as for the condition of the rims on the OP's coin being the result of striking weakness, somebody please show me a weakly struck coin where there are raised, lumpy areas within the weakly struck portions of the coin. This coin has them.</p><p><br /></p><p>Marks like these are typical for coins with mounts removed. You can even see the burn marks caused by heat. Yeah I know, somebody is going to tell me it's toning <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie11" alt=":rolleyes:" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /> They're burn marks gang with remains of what appears to be melted solder. I stand by my contention that this coin is damaged.</p><p><br /></p><p>As a further indication that it is damage and nothing but damage, why else would an '83-CC be included in a junk lot of Morgans ? Do you really believe a seller would make such a mistake ? If you do, then you better start chasing the ends of rainbows.</p><p><br /></p><p>And nightowl - it is not a sign of disrespect to disagree with somebody or to state the obvious. And my comments in this thread have absolutely nothing to do with me being an administrator or moderator on this forum. I am speaking as a member with an opinion and nothing else.</p><p><br /></p><p>Furthermore, if you are so sure I am wrong, then submit the coin to NGC or PCGS and see what they tell you. I am convinced enough that I am right that if they slab the coin in regular holder and grade it - I'll pay for it.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="GDJMSP, post: 765088, member: 112"]I see nothing in either of the Heritage images posted that even remotely resembles the OP's coin. As as for the condition of the rims on the OP's coin being the result of striking weakness, somebody please show me a weakly struck coin where there are raised, lumpy areas within the weakly struck portions of the coin. This coin has them. Marks like these are typical for coins with mounts removed. You can even see the burn marks caused by heat. Yeah I know, somebody is going to tell me it's toning :rolleyes: They're burn marks gang with remains of what appears to be melted solder. I stand by my contention that this coin is damaged. As a further indication that it is damage and nothing but damage, why else would an '83-CC be included in a junk lot of Morgans ? Do you really believe a seller would make such a mistake ? If you do, then you better start chasing the ends of rainbows. And nightowl - it is not a sign of disrespect to disagree with somebody or to state the obvious. And my comments in this thread have absolutely nothing to do with me being an administrator or moderator on this forum. I am speaking as a member with an opinion and nothing else. Furthermore, if you are so sure I am wrong, then submit the coin to NGC or PCGS and see what they tell you. I am convinced enough that I am right that if they slab the coin in regular holder and grade it - I'll pay for it.[/QUOTE]
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