Elbesaar Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 I have been hot for this coin for months - but I was unable to persuade the owner to sell... Yesterday was my lucky day... this is on its way to me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brg5658 Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Can anyone fill me in on what I'm missing? Why is that in an MS63 holder? I only see two abrasions on the obverse, one on each leg. There is a bit of chatter on the lower shield rivets, and the head is not full, but that's about it. The reverse has a small "dig" in the left field. But, the luster is strong, and the strike is superb for 1919 as far as I can tell. Again, this isn't my series, but I'm seeing MS64 or slightly better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robec1347 Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Beautiful 1919-S SLQ Mike. I agree, way better than MS63. Perfect candidate for a gold bean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FILTHYHOARD Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Beautiful coins everyone!! Took a break from my Morgan set and picked up this proof IHC from Teletrade last night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schatzy Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Can anyone fill me in on what I'm missing? Why is that in an MS63 holder? I only see two abrasions on the obverse, one on each leg. There is a bit of chatter on the lower shield rivets, and the head is not full, but that's about it. The reverse has a small "dig" in the left field. But, the luster is strong, and the strike is superb for 1919 as far as I can tell. Again, this isn't my series, but I'm seeing MS64 or slightly better. Did you also take into account all of the nicks on the rim. There is also an abrasion across the face. It also seems like it has a lot of detail missing to get the higher grade. Don't get me wrong I love the coin!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsshog40 Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Very nice IHC there FH!! I have to agree with Mike's SLQ. Very nice and looks better than 63 to me too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrantique Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Nice additions Mike and Don. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lehigh96 Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Can anyone fill me in on what I'm missing? Why is that in an MS63 holder? I only see two abrasions on the obverse, one on each leg. There is a bit of chatter on the lower shield rivets, and the head is not full, but that's about it. The reverse has a small "dig" in the left field. But, the luster is strong, and the strike is superb for 1919 as far as I can tell. Again, this isn't my series, but I'm seeing MS64 or slightly better. I am going to say it has been dipped and retoned and the luster may not be good enough to support a higher grade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FILTHYHOARD Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Thanks Bobby & Irvin. I figured everyone was getting tired of me posting Morgans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elbesaar Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Beautiful 1919-S SLQ Mike. I agree, way better than MS63. Perfect candidate for a gold bean. I am resubmitting it to NGC as soon as I receive it. I think it belongs in a 64 Holder, too. It'll go to CAC once it's in it's new holder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsshog40 Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Thanks Bobby & Irvin. I figured everyone was getting tired of me posting Morgans I never get tired of pretty Morgans!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jom Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Beautiful 1919-S SLQ Mike. I agree, way better than MS63. Perfect candidate for a gold bean. I am resubmitting it to NGC as soon as I receive it. I think it belongs in a 64 Holder, too. It'll go to CAC once it's in it's new holder. Why do you think so? The strike is great and the marks are minimal...but given luster doesn't always translate well to photos is that where you think they got it wrong before? Lehigh could be right about it being lackluster. Let's us know when you get it.... jom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenneth F Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Got this coin at the FUN via Heritage. To my suprise, this coin is a VAM2A. I opened the package today and was looking at the coin. I noticed alot of interesting marks on the Reverse so I went to VAMWorld to check it out. I was suprised when the big pictures on VAMWorld were of the coin I was holding in my hand. Pretty neat! I now have the only Star grade VAM2A (according to NGC's population report for this VAM). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elbesaar Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 I will definetly let you know how this coin fares in the upcoming weeks. I have had this coin in my possession before and it has screaming luster; and you're right, luster doesn't always translate well in images. At the moment - all I care for is what the graders at NGC have to say about it. ======================================================== Another coin presented itself to me today and I couldn't resist: Nice Half Eagle if I do say so myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsshog40 Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Nice Morgan there Kenneth. Nice Gold there Mike! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coinman_23885 Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Beautiful 1919-S SLQ Mike. I agree, way better than MS63. Perfect candidate for a gold bean. I am resubmitting it to NGC as soon as I receive it. I think it belongs in a 64 Holder, too. It'll go to CAC once it's in it's new holder. Why do you think so? The strike is great and the marks are minimal...but given luster doesn't always translate well to photos is that where you think they got it wrong before? Lehigh could be right about it being lackluster. Let's us know when you get it.... jom The luster looks good enough for a 64 to me. Congratulations on the new purchases everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jom Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Beautiful 1919-S SLQ Mike. I agree, way better than MS63. Perfect candidate for a gold bean. I am resubmitting it to NGC as soon as I receive it. I think it belongs in a 64 Holder, too. It'll go to CAC once it's in it's new holder. Why do you think so? The strike is great and the marks are minimal...but given luster doesn't always translate well to photos is that where you think they got it wrong before? Lehigh could be right about it being lackluster. Let's us know when you get it.... jom The luster looks good enough for a 64 to me. Congratulations on the new purchases everyone. I don't necessarily disagree but I'm curious to what El thinks when he sees it. Along these lines I've got a 19-P that NGC graded 62 that I find rather undergraded. So maybe NGC is just being difficult. Note: both of these coins seem to be in similar holders... jom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hard Times Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Got this coin at the FUN via Heritage. To my suprise, this coin is a VAM2A. I opened the package today and was looking at the coin. I noticed alot of interesting marks on the Reverse so I went to VAMWorld to check it out. I was suprised when the big pictures on VAMWorld were of the coin I was holding in my hand. Pretty neat! I now have the only Star grade VAM2A (according to NGC's population report for this VAM). That is a real stunner, nice pick up! Best, HT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkman123 Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Nice coins everyone!! I love Elbesaars slq! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrantique Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 That is a real stunner, nice pick up! Kenneth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timely Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 I am VERY happy with this one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicdonna Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 I am VERY happy with this one! That is cool, West. I sold my MS65 blast white Morgans last year. I wouldn't mind picking up a nice MS66 Morgan sometime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenneth F Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 I am VERY happy with this one! Sweet sweet Morgan!! Wanna sell it? ha ha ha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schatzy Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Nice Pickups!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsshog40 Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 That';s a very nice looking Morgan Timely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamillion Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 why does that morgan have a "+" ? i thought NGC gave stars and PCGS gave the plus.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrantique Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Very nice looking Morgan Timely! (thumbs u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coinman_23885 Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 why does that morgan have a "+" ? i thought NGC gave stars and PCGS gave the plus.. Both NGC and PCGS give out plus designations for coins that are high end for their grade. NGC additionally uses a star designation to denote a coin that has superior eye appeal (e.g. luster, toning, etc.). A coin that is low end for the grade could star for instance, but would not receive a plus grade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lehigh96 Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 I wish my NEWP had a star, that would inch me closer to the number one spot in the war nickel registry. Guess I will just have to settle for top pop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elbesaar Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 (edited) Edit: I finally found a nice 1917-S Cent in a 64 RB holder with out SPOTS !! This coin seems to have more RD than BN as well. Paid a premium for it. I think it's worth it... ( images to follow... ) Couple of additions to the 1917 Mint Set [ My Father's Birth Year ] 1917-D 1917-S This is my first US Note - Edited January 31, 2012 by Elbesaar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
