GTG - 1903 Morgan Dollar

[drew|werd]

I picked this up yesterday and I am curious as to what you guys/girls think.

 

The color is off as I'm experimenting with a new lighting setup and I just noticed how blue the coin is. It helped pick up the toning but unfortunately is too blue on the spectrum.

 

 

[Coindude]

64 although its probably a 65 depending in how that cheek looks in hand.

[yonico]

looks like old small anacs holder MS65

[SWNGC]

Nice shot at 65

 

Good images

[mtnstyne]

I would go MS64+ and I like the album toning look.

[coinman_23885]

MS64 shot MS64+ if the luster is decent or at least average.

[drew|werd]

Thanks for your opinions. I bought this coin mostly because of the nice subtle album toning. It really does look nice in hand. It is also a pretty clean coin so I was thinking it was a strong 64.

[jpcienkus]

How is the luster? I can't really tell from the photo. I'd also guess it to be a strong 64.

[drew|werd]

The luster isn't booming but it isn't bad. I've sent it off with my recent shipment to NGC so I should get a grade back in a couple of weeks.

[wdrob]

That reverse is spotless and there is very few marks on the obverse. I would think it would go 65 at least. Nice martian coin!

[Deerefan8420]

Good luck on your submission! I've got 4 toners and 3 Mercurys on the way now. Here's hoping for good grades! Id say that coin is a nice 64, maybe a 64+ if it has the luster to carry it. I'd be proud to own this coin!

 

Edited to correct spelling.

[mikew148]

I think at least 64+ and wouldn't be surprised by a 65. I like the toning as well.

 

Nice coin (thumbs u

[BillJones]

Without the "booming luster" I can't see this coin making MS-65. I've seen this general "look" on Morgan silver dollars many times, and I've never seen a coin like this in a front line (PCGS or NGC) holder graded MS-65,.

 

MS-64 is this coin's "Peter Principle." You might even end up with MS-63 despite the smooth surfaces. The 1903 dollar does come with nice luster. Therefore a dull piece is not going to get any breaks.

[drew|werd]

Got my grades posted today. This coin came back at MS 64 like expected. Thanks for all your guesses.