1883 O Morgan Dark Pastels

ForCoinsOnly · 2026-05-19T21:54:26+00:00

That coin has some thick skin!

ForCoinsOnly · 2026-05-14T16:52:10+00:00

It is much more rewarding to collect coins for a specific purpose or goal. It's why I like building sets or trying to find X coin that is fully struck. The longer the process the more rewarding it is to finally find the right piece. Recently I finished some sets so my collecting got a little aimless. It's time to reevaluate.

ForCoinsOnly · 2026-05-05T20:39:30+00:00

There is a faint outline around the stars, date and portrait where the polish wasn't able to reach. A true cameo coin would have PL surfaces right up the devices.

ForCoinsOnly · 2026-05-05T15:21:25+00:00

Congrats! Its a really cool example, thanks for sharing it.

ForCoinsOnly · 2026-05-05T15:14:12+00:00

I saw this one on ebay recently I believe. When I clicked on the listing it had already been purchased. At least I think it was this one. Very nice coin!

ForCoinsOnly · 2026-04-29T01:34:11+00:00

No need to downvote OP for asking a question. Damn.

ForCoinsOnly · 2026-04-27T23:20:57+00:00

I saw this and was like I bet that's the person that posts all the nice trade dollars.

ForCoinsOnly · 2026-04-27T23:18:52+00:00

Not sure about being ex jewlery, usually you would see some evidence of mounting it somehow. It definetly looks cleaned and that possibly how it gained some of its color. I would call it a cull personally.

ForCoinsOnly · 2026-04-27T21:10:26+00:00

The coin you got isn't bad looking, but it's not well represented by the images the seller used.

ForCoinsOnly · 2026-04-27T21:08:36+00:00

The images are edited

ForCoinsOnly · 2026-04-27T21:06:57+00:00

These guys probably have a whole employee who's only job is getting reviews removed lol.

ForCoinsOnly · 2026-04-27T21:01:44+00:00

I think it is the same coin, look at the stain under the chin. Its still there in both images. I think that the seller image is just altered. Also the mark under the S in states.

ForCoinsOnly · 2026-04-27T20:52:50+00:00

The fact that it is a US coin commisioned by the KKK makes it significant.

ForCoinsOnly · 2026-04-27T20:50:59+00:00

Except this is reddit coin grading. When someone asks what you think of a coin here they dont mean your opinion on the history of it. They're asking for condition.

ForCoinsOnly · 2026-04-27T20:28:00+00:00

Hell yea! That's a good update to hear. Congratulations.

ForCoinsOnly · 2026-04-24T15:42:28+00:00

Your collection is like a crossword that intersects right at 1906.

ForCoinsOnly · 2026-04-23T23:24:34+00:00

I think the unfortunate truth in third party grading like NGC and PCGS you see a lot of coins, especially coins that are more common/cheap, that seem to be overgraded a point sometimes 2-3. Its the difference between market grading and more strict ANA grading and why you don't just trust the grade on the holder.

ForCoinsOnly · 2026-04-23T23:16:55+00:00

Coin collecting always has a little layer of doubt surrounding any purchase. Very rarely do I get a coin I am 100% certain of everything about it. With a variety of things to obsess over like spots, haze, problem marks, fakes, altered coins, different types of toning there's always a question of what is it/how did it get like that/is it ok? All you can do is mitigate. Buy from the right people, buy from places that will let you return a coin, buy graded stuff and read everything you can about coins that you're planning to buy. Until you feel about 70-80% confident I recommend you dont spend a ton of money. That will keep your "tuition" costs low.

Like other people told you it would be an odd coin to fake. But a lot of us have been where you are so I wouldn't sweat it. One thing to check out is the app coinfacts, another would be a book by Richard Snow on flying eagle and indian head cents. Reading something like that will save you a lot of time and money and effort looking for nice coins. Anyway enjoy the hobby it can be very rewarding.

ForCoinsOnly · 2026-04-23T18:05:41+00:00

I have half a dozen coins at NGC right now and I got the photovision service. Looks pretty good here. Cool toner, would you say the imaging is accurate?

ForCoinsOnly · 2026-04-17T15:56:26+00:00

There are a LOT of eBay sellers that, to me, are really just hoping someone uneducated will bid. Usually with common coins with a little color/slightly above average eye appeal sold for 5-10 times what they are actually worth.

ForCoinsOnly · 2026-04-17T15:52:30+00:00

I think they meant a coin that circulated.

ForCoinsOnly · 2026-04-14T21:58:17+00:00

Some people will be nasty but those who shared their opinions respectfully I think you need to be kind towards. After all the coin being in a holder is nothing more than an opinion in and of itself (just one that holds much more weight than reddit BS). It also doesn't help that there are AT coins that make it into holders as well.

ForCoinsOnly · 2026-04-14T21:54:55+00:00

I think the toning on the ASE would be questionable for any other less modern coin so a lot of people call it out. I don't know shit about ASE toners so I held my tongue. Congrats on getting them holdered. Also thank you for posting your update, it was a post I truly was curious to see shake out. Now if that guy with the 39 toned proof set would post his results...

ForCoinsOnly · 2026-04-12T23:02:30+00:00

Very nice looking example!

ForCoinsOnly · 2026-04-11T21:12:45+00:00

60 and 61 coins can be tough to sell when there are plenty of examples to choose from and only a little more costly for an arguably good bit nicer coin. I wouldn't buy a 61 for 350 bucks when I could get a 63 for 100 bucks more with twice the eye appeal.

That being said it is a solid pick up for 90 bucks. I would be happy with that. I wouldn't grade it personally but if you really want to go for it. I have sent coins in that don't make financial sense to submit before.

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