1896 TONED MORGAN DOLLAR
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.