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[J&B 5858]

Just asking for some help grading this 889-CC Morgan Dollar if that isn't asking to much. Thanks Sue

[Mohawk]

Hi J&B....I don't think you *spooned* anyone off.  The 1889-CC is a big key with many fakes made of it and I think that people that aren't as familiar with Morgan Dollars, like myself, are waiting for one of our Morgan Dollar people to chime in on this one.  They may not be online right now......just be patient, I know someone with the right skill set and knowledge will chime in when they're online.

Sorry I couldn't be of more help. 

~Tom

Edited June 24, 2019 by Mohawk

[J&B 5858]

Thanks for your input ... I'll try to be more patient. Thanks for your time.

[Mohawk]

4 minutes ago, J&B 5858 said:

Thanks for your input ... I'll try to be more patient. Thanks for your time.

No problem.  There are quite a few people here who do collect Morgans and that have a ton of knowledge that I'm sure could help you out.  However, I do have one concern on a second look.....I do think that the coin has been cleaned, so you'll be looking at a Details grade if you submit it to NGC. 

~Tom

[J&B 5858]

What clues make you think it's been cleaned ... thanks again.

[Mohawk]

It's the coloration and the abrasion of the coin......it just looks unnatural, like someone messed with it.  A lot of Morgan Dollars have been cleaned over the years.  It could also be artificial toning, where someone messed with it chemically to create the coloration of the coin.  But I think cleaned because it looks abraded.

[JKK]

4 hours ago, J&B 5858 said:

Thanks for your input ... I'll try to be more patient. Thanks for your time.

That would be a really great idea.

It may come as a surprise to you that no one here gets paid to answer questions. If you do not get immediate gratification in response to a request for opinions, it doesn't mean that you have somehow offended people (though if you whine about it, you might do so). It may simply mean that people looked at the picture and did not have anything helpful to contribute, and rather than say anything unhelpful, they said nothing. Perhaps, just perhaps, not every single person here is an acclaimed expert on every single type or issue of coin.

[Alex in PA.]

1. I'm going to go out on a limb and say this is not authentic.  I may be completely wrong; the old eyes aren't as good as they were.
2. Now here's one reason for my guess:  The mintmark.  Here is a pic of an authentic 1889 CC mint mark:
3. And here is a 100% guaranteed fake 1989 CC reverse (Pic #2)
4. As I said - I'm just guessing but a 1889 CC that nice and not slabbed?

[jgrinz]

I can help but I usually wait till I get on my pc. I really hate phones.

It looks AT to me but as for genuineness I will reserve till I get home. 

Sorry for the delay in help ...it happens

 

 

[MAULEMALL]

2 hours ago, Alex in PA. said:

1. I'm going to go out on a limb and say this is not authentic.  I may be completely wrong; the old eyes aren't as good as they were.
2. Now here's one reason for my guess:  The mintmark.  Here is a pic of an authentic 1889 CC mint mark:
3. And here is a 100% guaranteed fake 1989 CC reverse (Pic #2)
4. As I said - I'm just guessing but a 1889 CC that nice and not slabbed?

No sir I think you are incorrect. Totally legit CC. This Pic is from vamworld. http://www.vamworld.com/wiki/File:1889-CC_RonH_VAM-2A_REV_03042012a.jpg

 

[jgrinz]

I agree too its real also has die clashes under all that color

Toning not to sure about though looks artificially toned to me.

Has a bunch of rim hits 

VF30 if able to be graded which I think it will not.

 

 

 

 

Edited June 25, 2019 by jgrinz

[J&B 5858]

Thanks to everyone for there help. S

[Alex in PA.]

11 hours ago, MAULEMALL said:

No sir I think you are incorrect. Totally legit CC. This Pic is from vamworld. http://www.vamworld.com/wiki/File:1889-CC_RonH_VAM-2A_REV_03042012a.jpg

 

 

11 hours ago, MAULEMALL said:

No sir I think you are incorrect. Totally legit CC. This Pic is from vamworld. http://www.vamworld.com/wiki/File:1889-CC_RonH_VAM-2A_REV_03042012a.jpg

 

And?

Edited June 26, 2019 by Alex in PA.

[MAULEMALL]

11 hours ago, Alex in PA. said:

 

And?

And you are wrong. Throwing out "it's not authentic" is pretty lazy IMO.

[Alex in PA.]

2 hours ago, MAULEMALL said:

And you are wrong. Throwing out "it's not authentic" is pretty lazy IMO.

Thank you very much for your reply.