1880/9-S VAM-11 Morgan (New Pics Added)

[coinman_23885]

Any perceived differences could simply be the result of the angle the coin was photographed from. I do, however, see more contact marks that I didn't notice before. It may end up in a MS65 holder, but t am leaning more towards MS64. It's definitely NOT a DMPL/DPL, and it as indicated before, it appears PL from the previous photographs and the information that you provided for us.

[tallguybry]

Even with the 6"+ of reflectivity, DPL would be nice, but PL is still good too.

[coinman_23885]

There is a great book that I read when I started collecting that addresses this and many other facets of coin collectng. It is Scott Travers's Coin Collector's Survival Manual. I highly recommend it. With this said, I feel that I should disclose that the edition I used (then the newest edition) has been followed by an edition or two, so some of the information may have changed, especially on counterfeit detection. I purchased the newer edition, but I have not had a chance to reread all of the sections. Nevertheless, I have no reason to believe that it will be any less useful or entertaining to read.

[tallguybry]

I will try to find it.

 

I did buy the 6th edition of the ANA Grading Standards for 3 bucks. I know there is a newer version, but something is better then nothing....

[coinman_23885]

The ANA guide is definitely a great start. I also recommend Q. David Bower's book on investing in rare coins (the title is similar, but I cannot remember it), and the PCGS Guide to Counterfeit Detection is also a useful book. Once you also pick a series, then you can start looking at specialty books addressing this series. This is the best way to find great deals. It is possibly to become an expert in a field and you will probably (at that point) know more than many dealers. A rare error or die variety can make a huge difference in value and it is impossible for most generalists to memorize every die variety (this would be a feat even for a specialist).

[James_OldeTowne]

MS-64 PL, but barely.

[noow]

MS63+ DMPL

[tallguybry]

Alright guys. I have quite the conundrum.

 

Send her for grading or sell her as is??

 

 

[coinman_23885]

I'm not sure that certifying it would increase the resale value enough to slab it, but then again, it may improve the coin's liquidity during turbulent market conditions. Another fact that may or may not make a difference: the price you paid for the coin.

[cpm9ball]

Alright guys. I have quite the conundrum.

 

Send her for grading or sell her as is??

 

 

For what it's worth, VAMWorld lists two recent sales this year:

 

Jul 17 - PCGS MS63 $65

 

Sep 18 - PCGS MS64DMPL $452

 

Chris