How to Grade the Morgan Dollar || Coin Grading for Beginners

Watch to the end, I will grade my own 1904 O Morgan Dollar with VAM 2, and see chapters below:
0:00 - Intro
0:25 - History and Specifications
0:51 - Design Modifications & Grading Challenges
2:37 - Collecting, Die Varieties and Research Resources
4:10 - Confusing aspects for inexperienced graders
5:55 - Examining the Grading Heat Map
6:34 - Design High Points
7:12 - Grading a Morgan Dollar from my Personal Collection
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  • @SpokaneSilverStacker
    @SpokaneSilverStacker Жыл бұрын

    I’m not new to grading Morgans but this was definitely informative. What a great video, definitely felt like I learned more. Great breakdown of how the coin wears and the high points. So I would say MS 62 on that one

  • @LenHere

    @LenHere

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your encouragement, I hope it's helping people.

  • @jameskerry3826
    @jameskerry382611 ай бұрын

    Excellent: esp. the part of the (specifics) of the High Points and the Heat Map. Excellent again; thank you.

  • @LenHere

    @LenHere

    11 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching, so glad you found it helpful! Lots of other videos like it on my channel, and more to come!

  • @awakenotwoke4830
    @awakenotwoke48308 ай бұрын

    This is one of the best explanations of grading Morgan's. I learned alot thanks.

  • @LenHere

    @LenHere

    7 ай бұрын

    I'm glad you found it helpful!!

  • @PirateStacker
    @PirateStacker Жыл бұрын

    Wow man, so much good info here... Thanks for pointing out so many things to look for. It is clear that you have forgotten more about coins than I will ever know! Carry on!

  • @LenHere

    @LenHere

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the encouragement, I am new to it, just studied a bit and still have a LOT to learn.

  • @jamesmartell8917
    @jamesmartell89174 ай бұрын

    Just getting started in the hobby. Sure seems like it will be a fun time. I've got a small collection of coins from the folk's. not much, but it might get me started.I really enjoyed your video and hope I learned something. Thanks!!

  • @blazin302
    @blazin302 Жыл бұрын

    I would say MS62 on the grade. The main part I learned was about the high points.

  • @johnnyb3126
    @johnnyb3126 Жыл бұрын

    I would agree this coin is MS61 👍

  • @LenHere

    @LenHere

    Жыл бұрын

    I could MAYBE justify MS62, but I lean conservatively in most cases.

  • @B29p
    @B29p Жыл бұрын

    I've got one Morgan. At least I know what to look for when I decide to get another. These are some great videos, Potts.

  • @tridentstacking
    @tridentstacking Жыл бұрын

    I’ll have to rewatch 👌

  • @ShawnTheRazor
    @ShawnTheRazor9 ай бұрын

    You earned my subscription. This video was much better than I thought it was going to be.

  • @ShawnTheRazor

    @ShawnTheRazor

    9 ай бұрын

    I think you were being a little conservative with your estimate though. I'd have this at a MS-62 all day long.

  • @LenHere

    @LenHere

    9 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed, thanks for watching!

  • @bernieharaldson5665
    @bernieharaldson56653 ай бұрын

    Just starting out with researching Morgans and watching lots of videos, but this is one of the best. Thanks! I just get the 2025 Redbook and I’ll check out the 1982 book you described as the best texting on Morgan’s. Is there a free or low car only guide to currency pricing fuel the many mintings of this series? Thanks again.

  • @LenHere

    @LenHere

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for the kind words, so glad it was that helpful!!

  • @efrengarcia-oh8zv
    @efrengarcia-oh8zv Жыл бұрын

    Morgan Brass 1898 For Sale Now

  • @Poppy-en8iz
    @Poppy-en8iz2 ай бұрын

    Just picked up a 1891cc in a newmans belt buckle. Jeweler is currently pulling it for me. Im not sure it ever left the sock drawer.

  • @mikeschmid5133
    @mikeschmid5133 Жыл бұрын

    I have a 1903 o mogan that is in pristine condition, I think it's in the ms65 condition but it has one scratch on the cheek, how much would this downgrade the over all grade?

  • @LenHere

    @LenHere

    Жыл бұрын

    If it's a scratch it may not get a straight grade, but it could be considered damaged. It really depends on the severity. Some 'chatter' on the cheek is expected, but scratches are indicative of damage or cleaning.

  • @B29p
    @B29p Жыл бұрын

    Request, peace dollar next.

  • @LenHere

    @LenHere

    Жыл бұрын

    On it!

  • @jkpioneer.
    @jkpioneer. Жыл бұрын

    First!!!

  • @johnnyfranklin5213
    @johnnyfranklin5213 Жыл бұрын

    Hello TPS, I just came across your video from a few months back, on how to grade a Morgan dollar. I hope you get this post, as I've purchased a 1921D Morgan dollar and I think I got ripped off. I was wondering if you could help a new stacker out and maybe I won't make this mistake again.

  • @LenHere

    @LenHere

    Жыл бұрын

    How did you get ripped off? I will help if I can, what would you like me to do??

  • @mariuseduard7688
    @mariuseduard7688 Жыл бұрын

    At least MS62, maybe even 63.

  • @LenHere

    @LenHere

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for watching!!

  • @4_Science
    @4_Science5 ай бұрын

    Turn up the music. I can still hear the presenter /s

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