Popular Post J P M Posted July 29, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted July 29, 2022 A new addition to the collection. My first toned Morgan (not by much). I cant decide if I like it or not, It is a nice strike. The holder has some scratches but the price was right so it works for this cheap old guy. Lem E, jimbo27, The Neophyte Numismatist and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleRJO Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 (edited) Nice! I do like the toning on yours which I think gives it character with that golden like appearance. Sometimes it's a little over the top or looks dark brown or covered with a splashed rainbow which doesn't look that great and I think takes away focus on the nice coin details imo. That one looks like a later year 1879-S Morgan (Rev of 79) as it has the sloped feathers at the end of the clutched arrow that the Rev was switched to later that year. Earlier that year they used the same Rev as the ones produced later in 1878 which had the 7 Tailfeathers for the eagle as well as a clutched arrow with straight feathers at the end of the arrow (called an 1879-S Rev of 78 Morgan). I think the sloped arrow feathers looks more natural. Attached are my 1879 Morgans I picked up recently, but I like my Morgans "Raw and Wiggly" as Gollum would say. Edited July 29, 2022 by EagleRJO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleRJO Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 I meant to post this earlier for those that do not know there are variations in the 1879-S Morgans. J P M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J P M Posted July 30, 2022 Author Share Posted July 30, 2022 I think it will be a good addition to my Morgan set. After removing most of the scratches on the case and putting it with the rest of the set it seams to fit in quite nicely. Also purchasing a Morgan for half price always makes it look even better. EagleRJO 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J P M Posted July 30, 2022 Author Share Posted July 30, 2022 On 7/29/2022 at 5:52 PM, EagleRJO said: I meant to post this earlier for those that do not know there are variations in the 1879-S Morgans. I purposely purchased a 1878 with that change on the label of the holder so whoever receives that coin when I am gone would know there are some coins that have variety's I also like to pick up VAM's if the price is nice. EagleRJO 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleRJO Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 (edited) On 7/30/2022 at 8:11 AM, J P Mashoke said: I purposely purchased a 1878 with that change on the label of the holder so whoever receives that coin when I am gone would know there are some coins that have variety's Thats why when I label the easy-open holders I keep my coins in all the variations are labeled, including the regular issue variation. I do something similar with parentheses when there is no mint mark like for the 1878(P). For 1878 I labeled all 6 circulation strikes like that, and for the above "1879-S Rev of 78 Morgan Silver Dollar" and "1879-S (Rev of 79) Morgan Silver Dollar". The way the Red Book notes those reverse variations (for 1879 and other years/coins) was a little strange for me at first with 1879S "2nd Reverse" and "3rd Reverse". Initially, I was like okay, where is the third coin for that year/mint with the "1st Reverse". Edited July 30, 2022 by EagleRJO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JUDY-TIME Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 Any thoughts or helpful advice as to how grading might turn out on this 1879-S Morgan? Would it even be worth sending in? Thank you in advance! ***Apologies, I do not know why these keep loading upside down*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleRJO Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 (edited) On 11/14/2022 at 2:46 PM, JBTrust said: Any thoughts or helpful advice as to how grading might turn out on this 1879-S Morgan? Would it even be worth sending in? Thank you in advance! ***Apologies, I do not know why these keep loading upside down*** @JBTrustLooks like a 1879-S Rev 79 with some wear. You should start a new thread with better pics, as those are too blurry. Maybe check the PCGS CoinFacts to get an idea of a close grade with the coin in-hand and post that too. It's prolly not worth submitting unless it's a unicorn very high MS grade. Edited November 14, 2022 by EagleRJO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J P M Posted November 14, 2022 Author Share Posted November 14, 2022 Yes JB ,,it is hard to say for sure the hair and the right wing looks worn but it could be the photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JUDY-TIME Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 Thank you for the feedback! I will try to get some better photos, review PCGS and create a new post. Cheers! JB EagleRJO 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J P M Posted November 18, 2022 Author Share Posted November 18, 2022 On 11/17/2022 at 2:29 PM, JBTrust said: Thank you for the feedback! I will try to get some better photos, review PCGS and create a new post. Cheers! JB Yes stop by anytime and feel free to ask questions that is what it is all about. If I can help a new member out cool , if not someone here will know the answer. EagleRJO and JUDY-TIME 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
