1893s for a friend 0

[Terence:)]

Hey all, I have a friend who sent me these pics (yes I told her not to handle coins like this). At any rate my initial thought was counterfeit. Right off I didn't like  the date or mint mark position. I am waiting for better photos so this is all I got from her .... opinions welcome 

And no she did not purchase the coin it was left to her.

[Mr.Bill347]

Check these specifics 

Category: Morgan Dollars (1878-1921)
Mint: Philadelphia
Mintage: 378,000
Obverse Designer: George T. Morgan
Reverse Designer: George T. Morgan
Composition: Silver
Fineness: 0.9000
Weight: 26.7300g
ASW: 0.7734oz
Melt Value: $21.31 (5/9/2021)
Diameter: 38.1mm
Edge: Reeded

[Terence:)]

3 minutes ago, Mr.Bill347 said:

Check these specifics 

Category: Morgan Dollars (1878-1921)
Mint: Philadelphia
Mintage: 378,000
Obverse Designer: George T. Morgan
Reverse Designer: George T. Morgan
Composition: Silver
Fineness: 0.9000
Weight: 26.7300g
ASW: 0.7734oz
Melt Value: $21.31 (5/9/2021)
Diameter: 38.1mm
Edge: Reeded

The weight checks out at 26.7 and it is the right diameter ... my thought was a philly with an s applied 

[Mr.Bill347]

The S looks legit to me.

[Cash mike]

Hey nice gift none the less. Possibly the planchet was maybe a tad thinner when struck or a tad worn over the years. But nice. I love the Morgan dollars. 

[RWB]

Go to VAMworld and check the 1893-S listings. There are two mintmark positions.

[Terence:)]

1 minute ago, RWB said:

Go to VAMworld and check the 1893-S listings. There are two mintmark positions.

I did ... that's why I thought it wasn't legit.

[RWB]

1 minute ago, Terence:) said:

I did ... that's why I thought it wasn't legit.

When you receive clear sharp photos, you'll likely be able to easily identify a fake.

[Terence:)]

1 minute ago, RWB said:

When you receive clear sharp photos, you'll likely be able to easily identify a fake.

Yup .... I told her if I had it in hand I could find out if it's real or a philly with an s applied or maybe a 98 with the eight changed to a three.

[Terence:)]

I have yet to get any better pics or see the Morgan in hand but the date is one of my concerns.

A pic of the coin against a known graded coin: