Traghan Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 This is a lightly struck coin & the date & mint mark are visible, but looks like a mint error. Any info? Unique to me. Appreciate any help. Thank you guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reno Raines Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 On 8/11/2023 at 5:06 AM, Traghan said: This is a lightly struck coin & the date & mint mark are visible, but looks like a mint error. Any info? Unique to me. Appreciate any help. Thank you guys. For maximum coverage you'll need to post this question in the newbie coin collecting questions section of this site. You will also need to post clear, cropped photos of the obverse and reverse of the coin in question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RWB Posted August 11, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 11, 2023 Yes, very lightly struck --- so much that it's invisible.... ldhair, Hoghead515, rrantique and 1 other 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Coinbuf Posted August 11, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 11, 2023 On 8/11/2023 at 2:06 AM, Traghan said: This is a lightly struck coin & the date & mint mark are visible, but looks like a mint error. Any info? Unique to me. Appreciate any help. Thank you guys. Looks like the new transparent variety. Traghan, GoldFinger1969, rrantique and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traghan Posted August 11, 2023 Author Share Posted August 11, 2023 I’ve tried everything to upload the photos but it won’t upload. I’ll try again later. Help me figure what I’m doing wrong I’m well below the max threshold for posting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldhair Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 The images are up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandon Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 First of all, this 1901-O Morgan dollar isn't a weak strike. It's a well-circulated coin that is worn down to Very Fine or so grade. The strange markings on the reverse that have all but obliterated the words "ONE DOLLAR" do not appear to be a mint error but are likely the result of someone's crude attempt to convert the coin into a keepsake, which collectors usually call a "love token". The giving of engraved or otherwise altered coins as "love tokens" was a fad during the mid to late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Love tokens were most frequently created out of smaller coins such as Liberty Seated dimes and gold dollars but are known on coins of all denominations, including silver dollars. They are usually much better executed than this one, but I've seen crude ones like this as well. Perhaps the coin was created by or for a person whose name began with "L", explaining why that one letter was left intact. The wear on the coin may be due to the coin being carried as a pocket piece. I've also had sporadic problems uploading photos to these forums, which may be due to maintenance or other technical issues. Sometimes you just have to be patient. For future reference, you could have inserted the photos or additional language into your original post by clicking on the three dots at the upper right corner of the post and selecting the "Edit" option. GoldFinger1969 and Henri Charriere 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoghead515 Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 Alot of times I have to compress photos before I can share them. I downloaded a photo compressor from google play and it solved my problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWB Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 Damaged and worn coin. Worth only its silver value. (The first photo was better.) GoldFinger1969 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
