Not sure what we got here with this 1881-S Morgan

[TheCount]

what do we actually have here? just a plain but somewhat frosty morgan. a PL, something else?

is there such a thing as an all frosty morgan?

 

and what grade? my guess 64-65

 

 

 

 

[physics-fan3.14]

That coin is not PL. I would probably call it 65. I'm not a big fan of it, but its alright for what it is.

[bsshog40]

It doesn't look Pl to me either. I'm wondering if this isn't hazed over.

[TheCount]

can't really say the coins is blowing me away either, just wondering if there is such a thing as frosty devices AND fields...

[cpm9ball]

Is there such a thing as "Mothball Toning? Technically, it's probably a 64. Note the lack of hair detail at the top of the forehead. Again, the '81-S is known for a good strike. But, this one lacks the POW! No lustre. I have a few specimens in 63 that hit you like a high-powered searchlight.

 

Chris

[L1ncolnF4n]

64-65 IMO...not even a prayer at PL.

[SWNGC]

Not pl, 64 - only chance at 65 if lustre better than pic - perhaps spent too much time at the bottom of someone's milk jug:)... (old practice to prolong freshness, really practiced by individuals & distributors:)

[CHABSENTIA]

Not PL. I would say MS64.

[coinman1794]

Coins are frequently found with frosty fields. This coin appears to be covered with haze and residue. I recommend a quick bath in denatured alcohol or acetone to neutralize/remove contaminants and bring out the underlying luster.

[$ilverHawk]

1881-S typically strong strike. MS64 for relatively clear fields. Photo anomaly? If photos are accurate as to luster this coin has been acid dipped and the fields are not recoverable. Milky fields are a clear indicator of a coin being over dipped.

[coinman1794]

It looks like the photo lightin is responsible for the washed out appearance. Its probably simple haze.