Let's play GTG: 1881 S Morgan

[BLive1972]

Just want to see what you all think of the grade. Pics are pretty bad for this, but do your best The reverse pics aren't even decent. To the left of RI, there are a few tic's and a bag mark.

 

[wdrob]

 

MS66 MS65 depending on luster.

[BLive1972]

The fields are flashy with luster.

 

Another crappy photo. This time from iPhone to show some luster

[BillJones]

MS-65

 

This date is very common in MS-65, and it's really got to be an outstanding coin to get a higher grade.

[MarkFeld]

66

[BLive1972]

Yup, it's super common for sure, but was an inexpensive buy for me. It was mostly a slab/coin combo purchase.

[jpcienkus]

I'll say a 66.

 

I just added a 67 in this date and mint mark. Common, but very nice.

[mtnstyne]

MS66

[physics-fan3.14]

Could be a 66. Looks very clean, and attractive.

[BLive1972]

Thanks guys. I appreciate your opinions. I was somewhere closer to 65, but I'm also the one with the coin in hand I tried to get a shot so you can see the cheek in the light. They aren't distracting unless the light catches it right. I wanted to include that as well as the NGC grade. Does it change your opinion?

 

[physics-fan3.14]

It appears to be solidly undergraded at 64, that's for sure! There really isn't enough price difference to warrant resubmitting it, though - even if it were to come back a 66. It's probably just a nice 65 - enjoy it as it is. Nice coin.

[BLive1972]

For $93, I can't complain. I will bring it to CAC on my lunch break next week though I'll see if I can get a gold bean on it rather than resubmitting.

[jpcienkus]

Nope. Nice pick up.

[BLive1972]

Well, my appointment has been made for next week.

 

If it's good enough for a gold bean, I'll ask JA if it's a possible 66 (which I doubt). If so, my dilemma would be keep the bean or resubmit.

[morganguru]

Way to clean for a 4. A 6 in my book, nice piece.

[BLive1972]

Thx Mr. Guru

 

We'll see what happens.

[BLive1972]

Just got back from CAC. No gold (this one anyway). John said it was borderline 65, and if it was, it would grade on the low end. For that reason, it just got a green bean.