1889 Morgan Dollar Opinion on grade and two raised lines across eagles chest anything else welcome and appreciated 0

[NeverEnoughCoins09]

Edited August 16, 2023 by NeverEnoughCoins09
not correct

[NeverEnoughCoins09]

[NeverEnoughCoins09]

I can take better pictures later if needed if these don't suffice.

[Sandon]

   The coin is dated 1889 (common date), not 1899 (scarcer date). The coin has Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated details but based on the photos has a peculiar color that could indicate that it has been "cleaned" or otherwise abused.  It also has a punch mark between the two obverse cotton leaves.  The "two raised lines" on the eagle's breast are scratches. You can see the displaced metal along their sides.

   As a generic and somewhat impaired circulated Morgan dollar, it is worth about $25-$30.

[NeverEnoughCoins09]

On 8/16/2023 at 11:42 AM, Sandon said:

   The coin is dated 1889 (common date), not 1899 (scarcer date). The coin has Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated details but based on the photos has a peculiar color that could indicate that it has been "cleaned" or otherwise abused.  It also has a punch mark between the two obverse cotton leaves.  The "two raised lines" on the eagle's breast are scratches. You can see the displaced metal along their sides.

   As a generic and somewhat impaired circulated Morgan dollar, it is worth about $25-$30.

Wow I'm putting my hand to my face..I need to make sure I take my time before posting. Knew I should have waited to wake up more. My apologies..how embarrassing! Thank you for what you added Sandon.

[Sandon]

   One of the things that you must learn to be successful as a collector is how to look at coins. Some defects aren't readily apparent and are sometimes ignored, especially when the coin has other, positive attributes. I have to be careful myself about this after over 50 years of experience. I've missed things and so have top-tier grading services.