Proof & Prooflike Morgan Dollars - How to Tell the Difference - MS66 & MS67 Morgans, Proof 1879 Dime

[@judesullivan2502]

Took me way too long to find a video like this. Thank you

[@jrduke45]

This was one of the better videos I've seen in a long time. I study Coins very often but I feel like you just got my knowledge up way better! Thanks for the schooling Ben! Have a good weekend.

[@doctorgoldbud1321]

I got 1889 s that looks proof like Morgan

[@MichaelC_22]

Another great video topic. I've been on the hunt for a nice MS66-MS67 Morgan.

[@chrisramirez980]

Hmm.. what's one of those worth to you?

[@TheRugghead]

Very educational. Thank you

[@thewolfe1099]

Great video Ben. I have always wondered the answer to the question that you posed and answered in this video. I really appreciate showing the details of the rim that explain the difference. This question has bugged me for years

[@morgansinner]

I searched for a video that explains this different for quite awhile here on your channel but could never find one, then low and behold this one appears in my "recommended " long after I'd given up the search...go figure 🥴

[@staleydu1]

Like most, prefer the 98-o over the 1903. The 98-o is gorgeous and looks like a 67. Not sure about the 1903 but that might be the toning. Thanks Ben. Keep up the videos.

[@TheCoinGeek]

That 1903 needs a new case!

[@SpokaneSilverStacker]

Learn something new about Morgan’s all the time. Man I’d like a Morgan with a proof only designation like the one you showed

[@brucetelfeyan]

I would love to have a proof Morgan. Maybe someday! Thank you for energizing me in that direction!

[@prawnstar9213]

THANK YOU! Finally someone talks about Morgan PROOF! So difficult to have graded correctly!!!!! Like almost impossible if you’re not known in the business. The dead giveaway is that I think you called it acrylic?? I call it waxy over glaze.. not all have perfect rims but they will be square along with boxy denticles. Higher “hair bumps” than BS. Boxy raised lettering and numbers

[@fifteenbyfive]

Thanks for teaching about the wire rims I was not aware of any of that but this was a perfect first lesson. So many amazing Morgan silver dollars here lately! Wow!

[@ronaldhigashiyana4607]

The unique "stuff" you find doesn't really last long on either site. Thanks for the great information in your videos. Great education for the new and even experienced collector.

[@Ontario100]

WOW. Love that proof Morgan. Thanks for all the good information too! 😀👍

[@conradpons9238]

Very educational my man. I'm armed with knowledge about what a proof Morgan looks like. I have never seen one ever,in person like in a coin shop, cool video 😃👍✌

[@davidufford1328]

Awesome details preserved on the reverse of that dime. The 98O is the most attractive of the dollars, but that proof is something that is pretty unique. Great show and tell on the wire rim and denticles.

[@feelalive1890]

Thanks a lot for useful info about wire rim of proof coins. A great respect for your job!!!

[@masterofcents.8175]

To me it’s quite obvious the difference but I am so used to looking at other coins that it is nice to see it on those. Thank you that was a cool video..

[@timothyloyd3802]

All my Morgan dollars are ms64 or lower. But I love looking at all your great coins. Thanks

[@jameskerry3826]

Thank you. Excellent information.

[@twojags88]

I like the 1898 ms66 and prefer a new shiny look versus toning. Although I don’t like those long cracks. Those proofs are spectacular !

[@Letsallcalmdown]

If i have a Morgan 1879 silver dollar with no CC or O or S no markings then how do i know if it’s considered ‘proof’ whatever that means ??

[@robertkeesee630]

Could you look at a coin for me.. Im trying to figure out if it's proof or prooflike.. it's a 1904 o Morgan dollar

[@ourdictatorship]

Second comment, since it is a PF, aren't the standards themselves different for the scale due to how categorically different the type of coin is?

[@nasirhusainsmansuri9990]

Thanks for information 👍

[@tekvet01]

Love the proofs! Great info in the video.

[@MikeSmith-yo9ch]

Thank you Ben for sharing those awesome examples of Morgan Dollars . I think the M.S. - 66+ should have got M.S. - 67 .

[@michaelslocinski7171]

Hey Ben, I actually have an 1898-O graded MS66 by PCGS and I just checked it and it has the same planchet infirmity as the coin in this video, your 1898-O PCGS MS66+. Maybe a VAM for the year? Just thought I’d share!

[@stackattackerwager2541]

Some awsome Morgans there hope to have a 67 in my collection one day thanks for sharing

[@charlesadkins7067]

great info ben awesome coins

[@jamesgoss1860]

That 66+ is a knockout, nice depth to the fields and devices. The 67 looks flat by comparison.

[@evenruderanger7617]

Yes! I'd take the 66 any day. That 67 could never get one of those stupid green stickers that confirm the grade. If you switched the grades, I wouldn't bat an eye.

[@silversurfer1986]

Gorgeous proofs Ben! Love both. I am in the market for a proof Seated Half. Still haven't one yet. I love my PR Morgan. Yes they are harsh on them. But rightfully so. Proofs display all of the details. Rubs of the coin really standout as hairlines with the super reflective fields. Anyhow, thanks for sharing!

[@TheCoinGeek]

Hopefully a proof seated half is in our near future!

[@tylonnplatinumthe3rd659]

The 1903 just doesn’t have quite enough luster for me to be worthy of a 67. That 66+ is a super solid example though and I wouldn’t bat an eye if it were in a 67 holder 👍

[@wangdang2220]

Can you do another in depth video explaining morgan proofs? Seems like your the only one on you tube with a video about them

[@TheCoinGeek]

I better go buy one 😆

[@mikepalet122]

WOWWWZERS Awesome Amazing Morgan's wow

[@ShutterEmotions123]

Nice Morgans indeed!👍

[@arnival3694]

More like this . Semi high grade rarities tutorial . Ty ty

[@TheCoinGeek]

Cool- thanks.

[@everettwhite9874]

I wish someone was tracking toning on coins based on storage conditions, eg 2x2, slab, other and including the general temperature range the coins might have been stored. Basically I’m interested in how much toning occurs and how long it takes for toning to occur. Nice coins you have and I love that blue toning. 👍🏽

[@Pacificstacker]

Great info. Almost as great as that morgan. Thanks

[@doctorgoldbud1321]

Do you want to sell some of those coins I like the 1892 Morgan dollar s Ms 63

[@ericdawson845]

IMO, the 1898 O looks better than the 1903, even though a half point behind. The proof dollar gets a 62 in my book with a lot of hairlines and the contact marks in the field to the right of Liberty bust, even scratches such as like on her neck.

[@fivefourbravoandlittlebrav3640]

Think the 98 66+ was way better and overall mutch more pretty. The 92 proof is lovely shiney coin.

[@TheMakaveli96]

Want to thx you iv been looking for a vidoe like this for a while I got a 1886 morgan with the wire rim on the back on one side

[@masterofcents.8175]

The dime is top shelf stuff..

[@jamesgoss1860]

One giveaway for a proof Morgan for me is how sharp and defined the denticles look. (Edit: I made that comment before I got to the part where you spoke of that very thing)

[@TheCoinGeek]

Hey, but we are speaking the same language!

[@prawnstar9213]

Agree on the harsh grade for that proof. You find pr-65s that look worse than that

[@simbathewhitelion887]

What would be the simple comparison of PF Morgan and Morgan DMPL?

[@antfrey302]

BEAUTIFUL HIGH QAULITY PIECES! LOVE THE TONERS!🤤😍🤤😍🤤😍

[@ourdictatorship]

Sorry for the triplepost, but I think they made the proofs at multiple mints! My guess doing a super lowball is 10-20k, which is fair to do considering they've had over a century to be subjected to all sorts of sad fates. They gave these to governors and colleges, so I can imagine a governor not caring for coins doing something like tipping a waitress with it, and it eventually winds up flea marketed to some excited knowitnone old fart who promptly takes it home and wirebrushes it to death. Or there could be some across several campuses stored in boxes, forgotten and just ... waiting. At any rate, I wonder if 2023's proofs will try to be styled similarly, and if so, how much that will change the price of these old proofs. PLs and DPLs will always have their own market for the reasons you mentioned, as they are somehow far stronger than any proof even made more recently in 90% and each just has that unique character about them, but these proofs will soon have only history on their side instead of overall type rarity. My guess, though, is that the proofs next year (though no doubt sure to be nice) will not at all be like that - I didn't even see these reflecting you, so I don't know if they are more of a satin finish proof like you mentioned, or if these tone well, or even if you just didn't get a good angle, not wanting to accidentally self-dox! Anyhow, loved the video! Coins deserve to be showed off, so thanks for showing them to us.

[@jameskerry3826]

I noticed that the 1903 MS 67 (seems to have a relatively weak strike...esp. noticeable on the week eagle's feathers)...yet it still got the extremely high grade. I read in books and have heard years ago, that if there's a weak strike, even if near perfect cheek/fields, etc, it can never get above a 65. Any comments are appreciated. Thank you.

[@upnorthcollector3267]

Thank you!

[@ourdictatorship]

Eagle looked a little strapped for chest feathers for an MS67.

[@davidho2977]

On the 03 MS 67, the strike isn't that good. Look at the hair over the ear. Or is that worn dies? With the toning, it's hard to judge the luster.

[@singlesideman]

I really wish there were a different term for wire rims on coins. It's the wrong word to describe a sharp rim. A wire rim means that the rim is shaped like a wire, which is a thin, round surface, not a sharp edge with sharp sides.

[@masterofcents.8175]

I’m surprised the 66+ did not get a green bean.

[@doctorgoldbud1321]

Do you sell your coins,

[@TheCoinGeek]

When we make new videos , if there are coins available they have links in the video content page of the video . Or just check out the site... www.oldpueblocoin.com

[@chrisramirez980]

What's an 1881 O MS67 worth?

[@beastmodeforever86]

Definitely the 98o

[@theblake5356]

That 1903 is a tad over-graded.

[@TheCoinGeek]

It doesn't have the eye appeal - and needs a fresh holder.

[@CDubRealTalk]

It has better detail in the hair over the ear

[@dskinyc]

This is a late comment, but the '03 is badly over graded.

[@champstar9669]

Does this video count as college credit? I feel like I just got educated. :o)

[@rogelfortugaliza7018]

I have Morgan dollar sir u buy

[@beastmodeforever86]

Weak strike on the eagles breast 1903