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[Coinbuf]

I just had a few coins imaged for me by Mark Goodman and I really like this coin, just wanted to share.  Take a grade guess if you like.

 

Edited May 25, 2021 by Coinbuf

[Lem E]

Pics are excellent CB. Nice coin as well. LGS64 

Edited May 25, 2021 by Lem E

[Henri Charriere]

[Edited to remove the inappropriate and misplaced attempt at humor]

Now, regarding the coin, I always look first to the person providing it for feedback.  I admire his collection despite the fact he belongs to a group that detests me on the merits. I do see agreeable toning and some lovely denticle work. I believe the Swiss Army Knife used by the unknown assailant on the mint-mark was mali🇲🇱cious but harmless. The original mint luster, the light circumferential toning and suggestive cartwheel effect more than make up for minor chute abrasion, the goiter of the 2d T in STATES, the minor PMD to the first four letters in DOLLAR as well as the minimal scratches to the chin and truncated neck.  So much for the symptoms.

Now the dignosis: What you have is the subject of envy to nimismatists everywhere. I don't know if the stars should be flat or more defined. 🤔 I would award this specimen an MS-65 (but I want to make it known I do so of my own accord and not because MarkFeld may be looking over my shoulder).  

[Alex in PA.]

Very nice Morgan Dollar..  I would estimate it turns out a MS 64 or maybe even a MS 65 but I cannot grade worth a darn.

[Alex in PA.]

25 minutes ago, Quintus Arrius said:

MarkFeld may be looking over my shoulder

You brought this on yourself and I am so happy M.F. has someone to focus on besides little old me.  

[Lem E]

18 minutes ago, Quintus Arrius said:

 

The reference to 64 eludes me.  

You are a trip brother. LGS (Lems Guessing Service). Free onion and such. I went back and forth with 64/65. (note the edit 2x) I like the coin. One of the cleanest faces I have seen on a Morgan.

[Alex in PA.]

1 hour ago, Lem E said:

One of the cleanest faces I have seen on a Morgan.

Agree.

[Oldhoopster]

4 hours ago, Quintus Arrius said:

@Lem E

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Now, regarding the coin, I always look first to the person providing it for feedback.  I admire his collection despite the fact he belongs to a group that detests me on the merits. I do see agreeable toning and some lovely denticle work. I believe the Swiss Army Knife used by the unknown assailant on the mint-mark was mali🇲🇱cious but harmless. The original mint luster, the light circumferential toning and suggestive cartwheel effect more than make up for minor chute abrasion, the goiter of the 2d T in STATES, the minor PMD to the first four letters in DOLLAR as well as the minimal scratches to the chin and truncated neck.  So much for the symptoms.

Now the dignosis: What you have is the subject of envy to nimismatists everywhere. I don't know if the stars should be flat or more defined. 🤔 I would award this specimen an MS-65 (but I want to make it known I do so of my own accord and not because MarkFeld may be looking over my shoulder).  

First part of your reply was inappropriate, IMO.  Keep it to numismatics

[J P M]

That is a really nice coin love it when the edge is toned not to many marks on it at all. I am a nice guy, I think it could be a 66.  

[Henri Charriere]

5 hours ago, Oldhoopster said:

First part of your reply was inappropriate, IMO.  Keep it to numismatics

"Never pay any attention to what critics say... A statue has never been set up in honor of a critic!"  - Jean Sibellus  (1937)

[Coinbuf]

Thanks for the comments and thoughts on grade, this is an old ACG holder graded as MS64.   A very conservative grade given ACG's reputation, hard to say how NGC would see it but I certainly think that 64+ or 65 is not out of the question.  I have no doubt that the coin was blast white when it was slabbed and the rim tone developed over time in the holder as the tone is more prevalent on the coin where it is closest to the label.   Fun coin to share and I hope everyone enjoyed playing along.

 

[Henri Charriere]

16 hours ago, Alex in PA. said:

You brought this on yourself and I am so happy M.F. has someone to focus on besides little old me.  

Wherever did you get that idea? That has less merit than My Cousin Vinny was being stalked by Edgar Allan POE!  Balderdash!  All of us are bosom buddies for life!