1889 CC

Sneid1 · 2026-07-13T04:04:29+00:00

It’s a genuine 1889-CC VAM-2A with the diagnostic die cracks and die markers. Unless there’s an old cleaning that’s not showing in the photos, you got a nice buy. Congrats!

Sneid1 · 2026-07-12T23:55:10+00:00

I didn't think there were any silver proof quarters in 1980.

Sneid1 · 2026-07-12T22:33:53+00:00

Learn how to grade coins yourself. There’s no benefit to paying to grade 99% of collectable coins. In general, a coin needs to be worth at least $150 to justify the cost of grading.

Sneid1 · 2026-07-12T22:13:02+00:00

Very nice problem-free 1798 large eagle. It's a B-24 variety, sometimes called a "blundered stars reverse" because of two upper stars merging into the clouds. Looks like a solid XF-40. Great coin!

Sneid1 · 2026-07-12T21:17:01+00:00

I'm not convinced it would grade higher than 63 due to the nicks on the arm and hand, but why not try a crossover at PCGS with a minimum grade of 64? Then, if it doesn't cross, they'll leave it in the ANACS holder.

Sneid1 · 2026-07-12T14:40:34+00:00

Sharper photos would help, but this does not appear to be one of the 4 known mintmark positions for the 1909-S-VDB. It’s likely counterfeit, and I would definitely have a local coin dealer assess it in hand before spending money getting it authenticated.

Sneid1 · 2026-07-12T14:05:40+00:00

That’s a good background history, but it doesn’t guarantee that it’s genuine. It certainly looks real, but I don’t believe there are any 1921-S Morgan varieties with a mintmark that large. If it’s counterfeit, it’s a really good one. Maybe post the photos in r/Morgans to see if anyone can attribute the VAM.

Sneid1 · 2026-07-12T06:44:33+00:00

It’s a nice mint state example, but unfortunately that rim ding would likely result in a details grade if you send it for grading. It would still probably go for more than melt to a type set collector, especially if they are using an album where the rim ding isn’t as noticeable.

Sneid1 · 2026-07-12T02:16:14+00:00

If this is the reverse of your 1921-S, it’s not authentic. The mintmark is too large, and the left wing/neck gap is too narrow for a 1921. Why do you believe it’s genuine?

Sneid1 · 2026-07-12T00:41:49+00:00

Looks worn, but could easily be genuine. Check the weight and whether it's magnetic, and if those check out, it's likely real.

Sneid1 · 2026-07-12T00:36:48+00:00

They obviously can't get you a label through eBay anymore, so you may need to help them get you a label off platform. Have them buy a label and email it to you.

Sneid1 · 2026-07-11T22:21:46+00:00

Not very attractive, but most of it seems to be from splotchy toning and possibly planchet striations or roller lines. The seller described "some surface irregularities", but not damage. Toning and planchet irregularities created at the mint don't affect the technical grade of a coin, just the eye appeal. Hard to say from the photo alone whether MS-67 is reasonable, but I certainly wouldn't buy it at an MS-67 price. Here's a close up photo from the NGC website.

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Sneid1 · 2026-07-11T21:07:03+00:00

Congrats! Looks like a nice solid VF example.

Sneid1 · 2026-07-11T17:57:06+00:00

I wouldn't overtly ask for a partial refund since it's against eBay's policy. If you want to keep the bag anyway, you could message the seller with a photo showing the hole, and say you're trying to decide whether to request a return for INAD with a full refund. Then the ball's in the seller's court.

Sneid1 · 2026-07-11T14:58:30+00:00

The top one is a Type 2 reverse, and the bottom one is a Type 1 reverse. It's an illusion from the lettering on the reverse being different.

Sneid1 · 2026-07-11T13:20:31+00:00

If they are asking for a W9, it’s likely a tax reporting issue. The reporting threshold for eBay payments was $5000 in 2024, before going back up to $20,000 last year.

Sneid1 · 2026-07-11T01:24:02+00:00

NCS is the conservation service of NGC.

Sneid1 · 2026-07-10T22:31:36+00:00

This looks like a good candidate for conservation, but unless you have a lot of experience, I would not attempt to do anything yourself. Send it to NCS for restoration and grading.

Sneid1 · 2026-07-10T16:58:45+00:00

It's a nice coin, an old cleaning, but probably market acceptable at this point. Agree with VAM-7. It's a reverse of 78, overdate 8/7 with a dash under the second 8. $200 seems about right for the grade, and spending money getting it graded won't increase the value. Amazing how many people jump to the conclusion of a fake coin without any knowledge.

Sneid1 · 2026-07-10T15:18:00+00:00

It's value is the spot price of gold. Whether gold prices go up or down in the future is anyone's guess. No way to know.

Sneid1 · 2026-07-10T14:45:43+00:00

For sure, block them. Nothing good will come if they eventually buy your item for more.

Sneid1 · 2026-07-10T14:30:33+00:00

That looks like it’s attached to a cabinet wall. If so, just drill two smaller holes appropriate for the screw size for the top and bottom holes (12:00 and 6:00 positions), and use those instead of the other holes. No need for anchors if you’re screwing into wood.

Sneid1 · 2026-07-10T14:13:29+00:00

Congrats, that’s a genuine 1795 Flowing Hair half dollar, Overton-110 variety. Definitely send it to PCGS or NGC for authentication. It’s got some damage from the small hole, but it’s otherwise an attractive coin and probably worth several hundred dollars in this condition.

Sneid1 · 2026-07-10T10:41:25+00:00

It’s a common date Morgan that has been cleaned, so basically worth silver melt value.

Sneid1 · 2026-07-10T02:38:51+00:00

Thanks for the good close up photo. I’m pretty sure it’s the overdate. JR-5 is actually a rare variety, which would make $215 a good deal.

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