Ep.35 - How to Select Quality Morgan Silver Dollars with John Baumgart #numismatics #coincollecting

Morgan Dollar Collecting: Insights from Expert John BaumgartDiscover expert tips on identifying, grading, and investing in Morgan Dollars. John Baumgart shares decades of experience, revealing how to recognize quality coins, understanding varieties, and the importance of quality photographs in sales.In this episode:The significance of type coins, with focus on the 82S Morgan Dollar MS68How specific minting flaws like wheel marks and die polishing lines reveal a coin's historyThe story behind GSA Carson City dollars and their market impactTips for detecting dipped or cleaned coins using surface inspection techniquesThe importance of variety knowledge, such as the 78-P with deep mirror finish and the 21-S "ugly" coinRecommendations for essential books: Wayne Miller’s Morgan and Peace Dollar and the latest Red Book editionExpert advice on buying high-quality Morgan Dollars and the value of patience and eye for detailTimestamps:00:00 - Introduction and guest background02:09 - The allure of Morgan Dollars and collecting journey02:51 - What makes a perfect type coin? Focus on MS68 82-S04:37 - Recognizing proof-like versus lustrous coins05:41 - Toning characteristics and the GSA Carson City dollars10:01 - Deep mirror proof-like 84-CC and its market value10:51 - Grading insights: what affects coin grades?12:00 - How to identify and sell high-quality Morgans13:07 - The importance of quality photography for sales success14:58 - A detailed look at the 78-P with VAM 14-4 die variety21:13 - The iconic 85-O Morgan Dollar with toning25:43 - Recognizing the rare 21-S "ugly" Morgan Dollar33:44 - Identifying signs of dipping and cleaning37:31 - Collecting the 92 S Morgan Dollar variety48:45 - Die polishing lines versus post-mint cleaning marks50:28 - Recommended reference books for Morgan collectors53:47 - Final advice for collectors: focus on "special" coinsResources & Links:Wayne Miller's Morgan and Peace DollarMorgan Dollar Red Book (Search for the latest edition)VAMworld - John Baumgart’s profile (messydesk)Connect with John Baumgart:Email: john@varslab.comWhere to find Tony and Cabbage Coins:https://cabbagecoins.com/Email: tony@cabbagecoins.comIG: @cabbage_coinsNote: Always examine coins in person or through high-quality images, and consult resources for variety and grading details before purchasing or selling.Intro Music - "Obverse Fields" by Timothy Gryckiewicz