Need your thoughts on these raw Morgans.

[rrantique]

Will probably go in next submission to NGC.

 

 

 

 

[SPeck95512]

I'd give it a 65. There's a lack of heavy marks on her cheek, and everywhere else really, which is fantastic. However, I don't like the weaker strike of the New Orleans mint from this era so I'm not going with a 66 or higher.

[BillJones]

There are no heavy marks, but there are frost breaks on the eagle's breast feathers and other minor marks. The 1885-O is a common date that comes fully struck. Not all New Orleans dollar issues were poor strikes. The "O mint" got it right in the mid 1880s.

 

The only way this coin is worth the cost of postage and slabbing is if it gets an MS-65. The Gray Sheet bids on this coin (which is the true market value of the piece) are $84 for MS-64 and $215 for MS-65.

[FishyOne]

My guess is 64 unless the luster is stunning and then it has a shot at 65.

 

It's one I would spend a few bucks on to find out.

[James_OldeTowne]

The Gray Sheet bids on this coin (which is the true market value of the piece) are $84 for MS-64 and $215 for MS-65.

Yeah, and good luck getting those prices for this ultra-generic date. If forced to buy, I would pay about $70 and $185 respectively, hoping to dump them quickly, STILL at below sheet.

 

I do like the coin, and could see it at MS-64 very easily, and MS-65 possibly.

[BillJones]

The Gray Sheet bids on this coin (which is the true market value of the piece) are $84 for MS-64 and $215 for MS-65.

Yeah, and good luck getting those prices for this ultra-generic date. If forced to buy, I would pay about $70 and $185 respectively, hoping to dump them quickly, STILL at below sheet.

 

I do like the coin, and could see it at MS-64 very easily, and MS-65 possibly.

 

That's why I used the phrase, "true market value of the piece.' In this case the Gray Sheet price is the retail price in many venues.

[rrantique]

I appreciate you're thoughts, guys. I haven't used my 5 free submissions this year and am trying to decide. on a few raw Morgans. Will post some more later on. (thumbs u

[Bruceswar]

There is a shot at MS 65. Good luck!

[BillJones]

I appreciate you're thoughts, guys. I haven't used my 5 free submissions this year and am trying to decide. on a few raw Morgans. Will post some more later on. (thumbs u

 

Since the grade is a freebee that will expire, it's okay to give it a try if you don't have anything else to send in for grading. I just would not spend the money to have this graded if the grading fee were out of pocket.

[relicsncoins]

A little more closeup on the photos would help. Based on these photos, I would say MS64+ is the grade.

[rrantique]

I appreciate you're thoughts, guys. I haven't used my 5 free submissions this year and am trying to decide. on a few raw Morgans. Will post some more later on. (thumbs u

 

Since the grade is a freebee that will expire, it's okay to give it a try if you don't have anything else to send in for grading. I just would not spend the money to have this graded if the grading fee were out of pocket.

 

Thanks Bill appreciate your help. (thumbs u Relics I'll see if I can find them.

 

[relicsncoins]

Based on the new photos, I think MS64 will be the grade.

[coinman_23885]

64