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12 May 2017

1896 TONED MORGAN DOLLAR

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I was lucky enough to win this coin from my favorite auction house and wanted to share it with you. As you can see in the photos, it's a 1896. It's graded MS 64 by NGC. This Morgan year issue is probably the most plentiful of the 1890's. In spite of that I fell in love with the toning. My photographic skills do not show it but this Morgan has great iridescent blues, greens and mint luster. Although being a bit baggy, I feel it is a tremendous example of the Morgan Dollar series. I am a firm believer of collecting what one likes. That I got a great deal on it doesn't hurt either. Thanks for looking and your comments.
Sourced: A Buyers Guide to Silver Dollars & Trade Dollars of the United States--Third Edition--By Q. David Bowers---2006

Comments

Alexyo?

Level 4

Thanks for sharing that wonderful coin with us! I look forward to more posts.

Kepi

Level 6

Love those beautiful toned Morgans! Great find Longstrider!

World_Coin_Nut

Level 5

Beautiful coin. Thanks for sharing.

Pliny The Elder

Level 5

Very nice. Love the degree of toning it has, too.

Conan Barbarian

Level 5

great coin indeed the toning improves it dramatically

"SUN"

Level 6

That is great, you got what you liked. That is what collecting is all about.

CoinLady

Level 6

I am sure it's prettier in person. Thanks!

Longstrider

Level 6

It is. Thanks!!

Mike

Level 7

I had know idea you liked toned coins. I like some. That's a nice coin. I'm the worst photographer on the site. Can see the toning on the obverse. It looks nice. I wish peace dollars would tone nice. Thanks for the blog and picture.

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