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The Morgan almost looks like it was painted silver . I am sure it is not, it is just the way the photo makes it look like it is ...LoL 

On 6/5/2021 at 12:49 AM, VKurtB said:

The D mint mark is literally the highest point on the coin. It takes “first damage”.

Thanks VKurtB. That would make sense, I was thinking of sending it back to PCGS and see if I could get a + or 64 upgrade. They are offering that option now. I think because so many people are spending money on getting the Green Bean the TPG companies are taking a hit. But with that filled D I am not sure it will grade up. 

Welcome Timteems .............There are a lot of coins that the raised lettering and the numbers get so worn down they get flattened out and make another edge so it looks like it is doubled but it is just worn out. But keep looking you never know what is out there.  

4 hours ago, Woods020 said:

It may just be my phone screen resolution, but does the color look off to anyone else? I know it’s partially lighting but it looks almost copper on my screen. 

It looks copper on my PC also could be the lighting

What are the odds of finding another 2016 Cumberland Gap with the same Die deterioration doubling on both sides. There must have been thousands punched out before they changed the die. Now I have 2 of them not that it is worth anything but still a cool find.

1 hour ago, JT2 said:

shes a beauty one of my favorites...

Thanks JT2 it is. I really wanted at least one nice looking Graded gold piece. I am no expert for sure but I think it is under graded. LoL I think most collectors would say that. One thing I did see is it has a filled mint mark is that a common thing ? But other than that it is a clean bust and eagle and hardly any field scratches. What is your say on that coin? JT2

1 hour ago, Tridmn said:

Have a newer microscope otw. Light and lins go straight up and down. Along with magnification up to 1k. Will probably get that hingh, because you basically said I was no good.

Your Microscope is fine you just have to remember to look at the coin from different angles and learn about the die variety's that make a coin look the way it does. I am still learning every day. I roll hunt for errors and find stuff all the time but is it the real deal 99% of the time it is not. It is a worn out die or grease or damage that looks like a mint mistake that got away. Don't give up there are some cool finds out there still but not all is what it seams to be. Here is a good shot of what looks to be doubling, if you look see the scratches or flow lines in the background they have polished the die to try to get some more use out of it  but it is just a worn out die making reflections it looks like a big double deal.

3 hours ago, JT2 said:

Oh i happen to be a big fan of the Indian series. 2 1/2 , 5 and 10 dollar golds.    anywya i was curious as to the "investment" part of your answer.  are you looking at the gold investment coins to out pace and out gain any other investment that you are making or are you just adding as part of your portfolio?   I think that it has been a big misconception that the metals out pace other investment and the only way to make and keep money is with the metals.  dont get me wrong i do have metls as part of my over all portfolio but it isnt more that 15%....With that being said i would go with the old stuff..  moderns are only for bullion stacking in my opionion.......

Not sure I would call it a portfolio I am still green at this game.  I look at it this way I am a coin fan first. Hopefully a coin will always be worth more than just metal that is why I got the silver eagles. I love the artwork some coins are only base value but some have already gone up 25% 0r 50% I think I will always go for the coin before the bullion . I am loving finding Morgan's at a deal we got a nice bean at the same time. But when I looked at this coin and saw how clean it was and the color was brighter than most the wife and I had seen on line. We were hunting for this particular color if we could find it. The photo I took does not do it justice I will try to get a better shot. This Indian MS 63 is the lowest priced on on the PCGS list but the dealer took $150 off the price so as long as the coin keeps it's head up I should be good. LoL  I will probably get in trouble for using this, But this is a Trueview shot of my coin

1 hour ago, RWB said:

Suggest that before buying, have a conversation with yourself about why you want to buy gold. Then decide which form of metal best supports your first answer.

We did actually RWB and we were just hunting for any gold coins that would be close to the mark just for a investment purpose. But when we looked at this coin I thought for the price maybe one nice coin to keep for the future. I have always wanted this particular Indian head design. This is not a rare piece by no means but I think it will hold it's value. You would know better than me LoL. The other one I like the most is a Saint- Gaudens. She will be next on the list if I can find a deal out there.

Its ok James , Don't be discouraged the guys are just trying to put you on the right track . If I had  a place like this to get help from years ago I never would have saved the stuff I have today that is only worth face value.

17 hours ago, J P Mashoke said:

My wife picked this out today she liked the color .She also sweet talked it down 15%  I hope she did good.

 

 

This was a real nice looking coin so much nicer than I could hope for after looking at so many MS 60,1,2,and 3 on line that are scratched and pitted . The dealer gave us a great deal. Thank you all for your help. 

I almost forgot I was so happy about the other coins I forgot to post this one. We also grabbed this 64 proof set.

I like Silver Eagles they sell just like bars but they can also go up more in value just because they are artwork And of course there are your Morgan's and other wonderful silver coins.  LoL

3 minutes ago, Alex in PA. said:

And well you should be.  Don't take all those out in the sunlight - it'll blind you.  Beautiful coins.  well done.

Ya they are shiny, LoL well most ,some have a matt type finish, But thanks for the complement it was fun to build it, First for the grandkids birthdates and then for the Wife who said just finish it off.. ,  

36 minutes ago, Lem E said:

I wonder if your proof ever gets lonely?

We have two  and they all sleep Cozy in the same Oak box in the safe. Someone told me years ago that a hardwood box helps to keep out the moisture. I also have them all in Airtight brand holders.

On 4/9/2021 at 9:46 PM, J P Mashoke said:

Well today the wife and I went coin shopping at a real nice coin shop in Nashville and we got some big coins. My wife said what are the shiny coins over there?

So we decided to get two of them ,the first year and the last year 

Well after almost two months of shopping six or so locations I received our last type1 ASE today. I hand picked almost all of them. I had to send away for three to Tennessee I could not find them anywhere around here. I am happy now.

3 minutes ago, VKurtB said:

Highly unlikely. Occam’s Razor applies here. It’s been plated after minting. I myself have created hundreds of these. 

Agreed, it is plated 

Nice mixed package looks like it was a good deal.

Yes 51 is to young ,Condolences to you and your family.  

11 hours ago, VKurtB said:

Unless the proof coin is still in the pliofilm original package, ESPECIALLY the ones used in 1963-64. They are unusually adept at hiding the mirror fields.

I have a 63 and a 57 in the packs and they are very nice but not mirrored fields

It's a Rainy 3 day Memorial Day Weekend here on Cape Cod. You do not want to go out there in a car and try to drive anywhere. Just looking for a little sun or maybe a rainbow .So I am crashing and going through a jar of 1970 and 1960 Pennies. and I found a rainbow LoL It's not worth anything but it's pretty. I think the jar the pennies are in is worth more than all the pennies put together look at the expiration date.