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1880 Morgan S with "shadow" text
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1880 Morgan S with "shadow" text
I am new to coins, and have tried to find out the cause of the "shadow" text that appears on a 1880 Morgan S dollar. It appears to be a collar strike coin, as the denticles (ridged edge) is flush at the bottom of the coin, and there is a rim at the top. The coin exhibits a frosted shadow type text next to the date, some text, and the stars. I have searched the Internet to find probable causes, and/or value. Any help would be appreciated.
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The frosted shadow letters appear to represent a case of surface film doubling. If the planchet is covered with a thin film of oil or grime, you get this effect.
As for why the denticles are flattened, I don't know. My guess would be that it's post-strike damage.Mike Diamond. Error coin writer and researcher.
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Premium for surface film doubling?
Mike,
In another forum, I noted that you indicated to a man with surface film doubling on a dime, that it would sell for a premium.
Would the type of doubling on this Morgan cause it to sell for a premium?
If so, I do not have any idea what that would be, and any help others can offer so that I can assess the value of the collection would be appreciated.
It would probably grade at about AU 50, if I had to make an educated assumption.
Bob
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