GTG of this 1894-s Morgan on a cold & windy day in NYC

[FILTHYHOARD]

Since it's cold & windy outside, I chose to stay indoors instead of going on my morning run. I decided to image some coins that I haven't gotten around to.

Soooooooo, guess the grade on my 1894-s Morgan

 

[robec1347]

Nice date!! With the few scuffs and ticks my first impression was MS64. I sure do like it.

[$ilverHawk]

Strong strike. Even looks like a little frosting on the devices. At least MS65 in quality. I think the Obverse field and device hits cost a grade point. So I'll go with MS64.

 

Carl

[Schatzy]

I like it!! MS64

[Kamillion]

ms64 sounds good.

[physics-fan3.14]

I like it at 64. The obverse is too baggy to go any higher.

[rrantique]

Nice one Don i agree 64+ very appealing. (thumbs u

[BillJones]

I see a few too many marks in the obverse field and on Ms. Liberty's cheek to call this an MS-64. MS-63 is my grade. The reverse is very nice and perhaps as good as MS-65, but the obverse really sets the grade. The reverse comes along for the ride, unless it has a significant problem that would drag the coin down.

[physics-fan3.14]

I see a few too many marks in the obverse field and on Ms. Liberty's cheek to call this an MS-64. MS-63 is my grade. The reverse is very nice and perhaps as good as MS-65, but the obverse really sets the grade. The reverse comes along for the ride, unless it has a significant problem that would drag the coin down.

 

Normally, I would agree. If we were to split grade this, I would call it 63+/65. I think the reverse is strong enough to bring it up to a 64 overall.

[mtnstyne]

Wow, guess I am the devils advocate on my guess but I would say a solid MS63. The obverse has a lot of marks in the field in front of liberty and her cheeks really detracts from the appearance.

[James_OldeTowne]

MS-63.

[Walkerfan]

This coin has always been one of MY FAVORITE DATES in the Morgan series! I would grade it at MS 63+ overall. It would easily make it to 64 if not for the chatter in the left facing field. VERY NICE semi-key coin!!

[FishyOne]

Looks like a very nice 63. It would take blistering luster for me to see that one as a 64.

[cpm9ball]

For me, there are too many detracting marks. I'm with the MS63 crowd, but what do I know!

 

Chris

[FILTHYHOARD]

Thanks for your guesses and your kind words. First and foremost, I think the bag marks and chatter definitely hurt this coin's grade, but as for being distracting, not really. I think the lights just make it look worse than it really is. The strike is real strong and the reverse is definitely 64+/65. The luster is absolutely booming and the devices are frosted. I feel it has trememdous eye appeal and at MS64 I feel the grade is fair. But in all honesty, I could also see where some of your guesses of MS63 come from. Overall I like it, I like it a lot and much better for me than spending $4000+ on a MS65

[mtnstyne]

Those pictures are much easier on the coin and I am sure in hand it looks much better than the blown up as well. I can agree with the TPG on this one at MS64.

[coinman_23885]

I call it MS63, but I wouldn't be surprised with a MS62 grade. My experience with NGC is that they are tougher on better dates. I have an 1894-s Morgan in a NGC MS64 holder that looks favorable to most MS65 common date coins (I still haven't gotten around to getting the coin properly imaged yet; if I can have this done reasonably soon, I"ll post images).

[James_OldeTowne]

I guessed 63, and 64 seems maxed out to me.

 

Maybe 64-minus? ( a very small minus )

[FILTHYHOARD]

I guessed 63, and 64 seems maxed out to me.

 

Maybe 64-minus? ( a very small minus )

 

James I've actually used that grade before!

And I think I'll go with something like MS63+/MS64-