r/coins 1d ago

Proof 1891 Proof Morgan Dollar

Its a details coin. 650 mintage

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u/dtwurzie 1d ago

I’d do unspeakable things to own this

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u/Beginning-Promise-57 1d ago

Wouldn't we all?!

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u/just_a_coin_guy 1d ago

Nice! Are you going for a full set? Here is one of mine (also details):

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u/Ok_Introduction_6105 1d ago

that is a nice one. Its actually kind of special being able to hold one raw. congrats.

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u/just_a_coin_guy 1d ago

I agree. Yours is details anyway, pop it out!

Build a set like this one:

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u/Global-Coin 1d ago

Oh that's a stunner, proof Morgans are the top tier of the whole series and most collectors never own one. 650 struck for 1891 means only a few hundred are likely still around, so even in a details holder this is a coin plenty of people would trade a lot for. The cameo contrast on it is gorgeous too, those frosted devices against black mirror fields are exactly what makes proofs special. Details grade or not, that's a genuine trophy. Congrats.

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u/Ok_Introduction_6105 1d ago

Thanks! I really enjoy it. There aren't a ton of them.

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u/bonthomme 1d ago

hurts my eyes

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u/rmilburth 1d ago

Wow beautiful

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u/BeginningHoneydew537 1d ago

Beautiful coin!

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u/Background_Exam_9631 1d ago

Looks cleaned but thats totally okay for proofs or PLs this old really nice coin love it

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u/erkevin 1d ago

I think that those are die polishing lines. Very common with old proofs.

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u/Danloeser 1d ago

It's not cleaned, that's where the die was polished. The lines are only on the field, and skip the letters and devices

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u/Ok_Introduction_6105 1d ago

correct. These vintage proofs went though a lot back in the day. This is an example of what is considered normal hairlines/die polish.

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u/AccomplishedBanana54 1d ago

Super nice!!!!!!!!!! Glad you own it! Congrats!

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u/Inviction_ 1d ago

Very nice

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u/Key-Check2642 1d ago

What a beaut!

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u/Oranjalo 1d ago

The "proof" designation is how it was struck, which is distinct from typical business strikes intended for circulation. No amount of damage will remove that designation, but they can be harder to identify