1921-s - Worth a shot???

[SWNGC]

Common Date 1921-s, - Worth a shot??? Opinions greatly appreciated!

[SWNGC]

Come on guys - post an opinion or two - a little flat struck on the breast, but they all are... Even some at the top grades... unbiased feedback please...

[bsshog40]

I have to apologize here as to I don't like the pic quality of these morgans popping up. They all seem to be hiding things to me. This 21 has what looks like some corrosion issues going on but the pics are being subdued to hide the extremes. I think with some more close to in-hand pics may help grade these effectively, if that's what you're looking for.

[jgrinz]

That coin would body bag for numerous issues

 

thumbing

tooled

environmental damage

altered surface

 

 

 

[SWNGC]

Tried to eliminate glare with softer type of light to expose more detail - I hate the way glare often obscures big sections of coins and have had trouble taking higher res photos that reveal much more detail than it's a shiny coin - tough... Obverse has a very small contact mark under and between the us. Otherwise very, very nice. Reverse is free of any mentionable defects, but does have very dark pinhead spots on the surface (do not think it has necessarily impacted the surface - i.e. no pitting, but it's wierd) would possibly send to conserve if good chance at being a decent grade, but it's such a common year that it hasn't been a priority.... More of a learning opportunity than anything... Advice???

[James_OldeTowne]

1921-S is really undervalued in MS-63 and above, in my opinion. Nonetheless, I do not think it is MS-65, which is a must to justify the cost of certification for this issue. There's a huge jump between MS-63/4 ($52/$130) and MS-65 ($750).

 

Save your money on this one. And, I agree it needs conservation.

[Oldtrader3]

Mostly likely an MS63 with corrosion and thumbed surfaces. This would drag the value down.

[Oldtrader3]

Mostly likely an MS63 with corrosion and thumbed surfaces. This would drag the value down.

[SWNGC]

Thanks to all...

 

New pic's - Soaked in Acetone (NOT fingernail polish remover:), Residue on surface is gone with no damage left beneath.... May give another brief soak...

 

[bsshog40]

Need to shrink the pics. Very distorted!