1889 cc Morgan

[Josh Brooks]

Hello,

 

I am new to coin grading, and am trying to learn how to grade a Morgan. Below is an 1889 cc that I am working with. I think it is either F15, VF20, or VF25. Any opinions (especially if accompanied by the supporting what, where, and why) are greatly appreciated.

 

Thank you for looking.

 

Very Respectfully,

Josh Brooks

 

 

 

 

 

 

[MarkFeld]

Welcome to the forum.

 

It would be preferable to see an image of the entire side of each coin and with corrected white balance. That said, my best guess at this point would be VF 20.

[Coindude]

I think I would have to net grade it due to what appears to be cleaning. To me a coin of this grade should have more crust to it. Either that or as Mark stated the white balance could be affecting what I see. F15 net if it's cleaned, 20 if it's not.

[BillJones]

The white balance is off because I don't think that the coin is yellow. You also should strive to photograph the entire piece in one picture, not just the centers.Graders need to the all of the rims as well has the grading point areas, to look for rim nicks or filing. Sometimes people file the rims to do away with rim nicks, but that results a "no grade" situation for the coin.

 

Having said that I would grade that piece as a Fine-15.

[johnny9434]

ill go f15 as well.

[cpm9ball]

First, welcome to the neighborhood, Josh!

 

Is there a possibility that you can get a close-up of the mintmark from directly overhead?

 

Thanks,

 

Chris

[Josh Brooks]

Thanks to all for offering a grade.

 

I'm going to send it in, and if it grades F15 I'll be in good shape. Anything better will be gravy, anything less will be paid-for experience.

[Josh Brooks]

Chris,

 

Yes, as soon as it gets here, I will take better photos, to include a close up of the mint mark.

 

Did something catch your eye?

 

Thanks,

Josh

[toyman-migration]

F-15

 

[cpm9ball]

Chris,

 

Yes, as soon as it gets here, I will take better photos, to include a close up of the mint mark.

 

Did something catch your eye?

 

Thanks,

Josh

 

The mintmark looks strange, and I wanted to compare it to known photos of authentic 89-CC's.

 

http://www.anacs.com/contentPages/ShowArticle.aspx?ID=18

 

Chris

 

 

[Josh Brooks]

Chris, et al.,

 

New photos attached. Based on the link you sent me, could this be a VAM-2? If so, how does that affect the value?

 

Thanks again.

 

Very Respectfully,

Josh Brooks

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Serif of C1 centered with bow knot