Morgan dollars: Carson City mint, PCGS coin grading
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- Опубликовано: 16 окт 2024
- Take a short tour inside the Carson City mint museum, and see how Morgan dollars were made in 1880. PCGS coin grading, Nevada state commemoratives, and history. Steam engine footage courtesy of Dave Richards. See all his great steam engine videos at:
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What a great video. Wish you still where making videos.
Amazing history, I felt like I was watching a documentary on TV. Great job on this, wow, you deserve millions of views.
Haha, thanks a lot Jason, I appreciate it. 👍👍
Thank you for the History lesson. Great Video.😀
You’re welcome my friend. Thanks for the note. 👍
Holy Toledo. Next vacation, Carson City - here I come.
Dr. G your the best! I absolutely love the coins and the great history lessons you give out. To me your videos are second to none on RUclips. Keep them coming!
Thanks a lot Dale. That means a lot. It's not easy to make these and your kind words are much appreciated.
It's been a while but... wow! What a way to get yourself started on a Sunday morning! Bowl of porridge, strong mug of coffee and twenty minutes in the company of Dr G!!!! Stunning coins (jeez man, where do you find them?) and those old photos transported me right back to the 19th century.
Absolutely brilliant video, doc. I had no idea what a work horse that old press had been - it certainly earned its pension!!!
Thanks, big lad; great to see you back!
Hi Ian, Dr. G is one of the greats!
You said it, MM!
Oh, man. Now you guys are giving me a complex... LOL You're both too kind. I'm glad you enjoyed. I plan on making more videos like this. Kind of less quantity and more quality. Like you Ian, I love to be transported back in time, and these little coins do a pretty good job for me. Thanks again guys.
Excellent video, thank you so much for this. 🤠👍
I appreciate the comment. 👍👍
One of the most informational videos on Carson City on YT. Thank you!
You're welcome my friend, thanks for the kind words.
I went from son of a coin dealer, to hobbyist, to collector, to working for a dealer, to running my own coin and collectibles business. When I can, I very much enjoy watching peoples videos, when they are done appropriately. I have to say, this is among the best video i've ever watched from a youtuber. Superbly done, incredible information, extremely articulate, and easy to understand. The videos of the working press and photos alone are scholarly. I sent it to my father and he said he watched it three times just to absorbed the information about the minting process he was not aware of (the stretching of the metal sheets). Keep up the videos!! This was simply excellent. THANK YOU for making this
Ryan thank you so much for your kind and articulate comment. Coming from a seasoned coin collector/dealer it means a great deal to me. I'm relatively new to numismatics and I'm having a great time learning and collecting. It's a fantastic hobby. So glad you enjoyed. Thanks again.
Those are WOW coins. Your description of the CC mint and pictures were equally great. Thank you for doing it.
Hey, thanks so much for the kind words Paul. It takes me a long time to make these videos, I appreciate the encouragement. 👍👍
Love your vids man. Im very new to all of this, and I am learning so much just watching your grading vids. There is a lot of benefit in seeing the final grades after a careful examination from our point if view of each coin. I can see some flaws in this whole grading system, but its still very helpful in my learning curve. Thanks for sharing
Glad you're enjoying them Justin. I'm pretty new to all this as well. Lot's of fun learning though.
This is an awesome video it is as good as any PBS station programming of the Carson City Mint history it has a direction and subjects that flow from one item to the other awesome awesome video you have mentioned the strip scratches I was wondering about that myself on the Morgan Carson City dollars especially 1884
Hey thanks buddy, I really appreciate it. I try hard to connect everything up without boring people too much.. LOL Glad you liked it.
Very cool! Thank you!
Wow! This was a sensational video, thanks for this!
Thanks Anthony. Appreciate it. 👍
This is the best and most informative Carson City coin video I've ever seen. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you.
Thank you so much for the kind words Jennifer, I really appreciate it. :)
Hello Dr G ! Simply put, this video, to any coin collector, is gold ! But, my friend, as you probably remember I am a Morgan Silver Dollar collector. Your video is more than gold ! Since our last encounter, I have completed my Business Strike collection of 104 coins. I have only upgraded one of my Carson City Morgan Dollars. I think You remember to whom and where my original coin found a home. I continue to upgrade my collection, The two beautiful Morgan Dollars you have shown, are high on my upgrade list. Thank You ! for all your hard work, time and research in the making of this wonderful video. It is very much appreciated by me ! :-))
I knew you would like this one. :) Congratulations on completing a great collection, definitely a rare accomplishment. But more importantly your reputation for being extremely generous is carved in stone as far as I'm concerned. I'll never forget watching that video when Ian realized exactly what you had given him. That was worth much more than the coin will ever be worth. Your legacy is safe with me. Thanks for the kind words. Be well my friend.
This video is absolutely fantastic, the way you took us through the pictures and gave us a historical tour...your coins are amazing and your rounds are emotional! Makes me want to find some Nevada memorabilia and just send it your way as a thank you for putting out great content! Looking forward to the next one!
You're very nice my friend. Thanks for the kind words.. :)
This is the best video you have done. I spent a couple years working in a shop that had a bunch of old flywheel presses that were originally designed for water power. I loved those old things. Those presses ran for well over 100 yrs until the Chinese started turning out finished products for less than our cost for raw stock. They all ended up getting scrapped.
Hey thanks Jeff. I would have loved to see the old flywheel presses. The machines themselves are works of art. It's sad they are getting scrapped. 👍
Mate, honestly, I really enjoyed this video. Particularly the Carson City Mint history & curiosities. It was so fun to watch. Thanks. ;)
Hey, thanks so much for the kind words my friend. I appreiciate it. 👍👍
@@Dr.G Exceptionally well done videos. :)
Wow what a great video! It’s so hard to research context of this nature and you made it well edited and packed with great facts!! Thank you and will be on the lookout for new videos..
Hey thanks, Victor. That video took me a while to get together. I appreciate the kind words.
Glad you are back. Looking forward to more. Some of the best I have ever seen.
Thank you Brian, I appreciate it.
Went to the Carson City Mint Museum as a younger person and had a commemorative coin struck on this historic press. So much history! That collection is amazing, too. I acquired an 81-cc in 67.
So glad you got to see the mint. I love that place. A fantastic building, and the surrounding area is very much like it was around the turn of the century. Thanks for the comments my friend. 👍
That same mark is also on the infamous 1794 SP66 flowing hair on the top right of the obverse!
Does this guy makes videos anymore?
Wow, it's been a while since I've watched a video this long all the way though, but you have a true talent for captivating your audience with great history and content! Great coins, great history, doesn't get much better! Saving this video to my favorites. Thanks much!
Hey buddy, yeah, I was pushing it with the length, but all my stuff ends up being so long I don't really worry about it. I just keep rolling LOL. I'm going to shorten up the next one a little. Maybe 15 min. Since it will be a continuation video anyway. There is so much stuff I would like to share with each coin, even with the length of time I spend already, there is so much info I'm leaving out. I have been blessed with a long attention span. But I know most people can't watch much more that 4 or 5 min. LOL Nice to hear from you my friend.
I don’t know where you went but we sure miss your videos, G. I’ve seen these “strip scratches” on dozens of Morgans as I have built my CC collection. They do not appear to affect the grade or the value. Thanks for solving the mystery and please drop some more videos soon!
Hey thanks for the note Tim. I'm buried over here, but have lots to show and lots of ideas. Hopefully soon... Take care bud.
Thanks Dr. G. Can't wait!
Great videos ! Appreciate the time you take to make these videos !! Keep it up man✌💪
Thanks Victor, not many people know how long it takes to put a short video like this together. I'm not a pro at this which makes it take even longer. LOL. Thanks so much for the comment my friend.
I LOVE U Tube University ! Great Video Professor ! Keep on educating us ! Thank you ! I have 3 uncirculated Morgans 82'83'84 ' CC's a 21 P ms 65 , love them ,
Hahah, Thanks Jonathan I appreciate it. 👍
Best coin video I've watched.
I agree. Coin collecting is so rich with history and is why I like it
Amazing collection! Enjoyable to watch the old coins. Thank u for the video.
You're welcome Delsa, glad you liked it.
I missed your wonderful videos. This is one of your best!
You're very kind my friend. As I said before these videos take me forever to complete, "as I'm not a pro at editing", and you always keep me encouraged to continue. Thanks again. :)
I'm a retired carpenter I have always wanted to get any Carson City, DMPL, I actually lost a auction yesterday and I had a bid for 751 dollars. One day I will finally get one
You have a beautiful one there Mr. G. 👍👍👍😃😎
Thanks for all the comments Conrad. I hope you find a nice DMPL CC. You just have to be patient and hang in there. A nice one will pop up. 👍👍
Good to see you back! I love all of the history!
Thanks Moosesox, I'm glad to finally have something to post. :)
Best private documentary about the Morgan Silver Dollar I have ever seen. Very nice job Dr. G
Thanks Mike, I appreciate it.
By the way. I am attending my 1st Coin Show here in Florida this coming August. Very excited
They have a lot of coin shows in Florida. I guess the big one is the FUN show in Orlando. Have a great time.
Welcome back, Dr. G. The history behind old coins makes coin-collecting so much fun. Thanks
I agree Compton. The history is amazing. It makes the coins so much more valuable to me. I'm going to continue with emphasizing more history. Thanks, as always, for your comments.
Thanks Bro. Also, the amount of time and research you put into your video. Thanks again Bro.
Love watching your videos. By far the best on RUclips! Enjoyed the fun facts about the press's and Carson City mint. Thanks for sharing, looking forward to future videos.
You're very kind Tom. I appreciate it. I do my best to not bore you guys to death.. LOL I have to work on cutting the length down though. Once I get going, I can't seem to stop....Hahahah. Thanks for the comment my friend.
In a book about James Crawford superintendent of the Carson City Mint it had a interesting item about the amount of cord wood needed for fuel to run the whole operation. Quite the undertaking to cut, split and ship to the mint. Great historical videos. Thanks, Doc.
Thanks my friend. Yeah it’s amazing how the old timers produced so many fantastic things before electricity was discovered. Coal and wood were the main forms of energy. You really have to hand it to those guys. I wish I was back there to help them. Lol. Thanks for the great comment.
Absolutely great video. Enjoyed it all, the pictures, the footage, the history. Keep 'em coming.
Thank you very much Mark. I worked hard on this one.... really appreciate it.
An awesome video , makes me appreciate my CC's even more than before !!
Thanks my friend. I worked hard on this video 😊 glad you liked it.
Amazing video, one of the best coin videos I think I have ever seen. Thank you from Perth Australia .
Hey Perth, nice to hear from you. Thanks for the great comment. 👍👍
Wow,Thank you for the time you put into these videos.Amazing learning while i'm stuck at home.
You're welcome Ken. Thanks
Thanks for all the interesting video's you're posting here Sir, good stuff!!!
I enjoyed every minute of this great video thanks for taking the time to tell this wonderful story about the Carson City mint and all the extras!!!
I knew you'd like this one buddy. Being a craftsman your whole life, I figured you would appreciate the technical aspects. I know you have some health problems and I hope you're getting along my friend. Nice to hear from you.
Welcome back. This was a very informative video. Thanks for he history lesson.
You're welcome my friend. Thanks for the comment.
Absolutely amazing vid, learned so much. Thanks
After a 4 month hiatus,you put up a TREMENDOUS video.👍I absolutely love the history and your coins are beautiful.Being an ex-machinist,I can tell you they dont make machines like that or ever will ever again.I've been to Vegas a few times and did the Hoover Dam tour.I have a pic of a Nevada,The Silver State highway sign that I love to look at
Hey, thanks JRW3. I'm glad you can relate to the technical part of the video. I also do a lot of metal fabrication, so this is super cool to me as well. If you love mining and wide open spaces; You'll love Nevada. It has lots of both. :) Thanks again.
Also the history that goes with your videos is amazing, gotta love learning
You're right PC. History is what keeps coin collecting so interesting. The art and history of coins just transport me back it time. I love it. Thanks for watching.
Another great video, welcome back from your little hiatus :)
Thanks GG, it's good to finally get something out. I have lots of great ideas and no time to do them.. LOL Thanks for the comment buddy.
Such a great video. Where did Dr. G go?
Amazing video & great history to learn, thanks a lot
Thanks Mustaq, I appreciate the comment.
Thanks so much for the intuitive video, very interesting hearing about the Carson City Mint and the machines and techniques that where used back in the day. I’m from Dublin, Ireland and I have a great fascination with the old west and I’m hoping to start a Morgan Silver Dollar date collection of hopefully all mint state coins however I know I’m in for the long haul as it can be a challenging and expensive endeavor. Thanks again 🙏
Wow, that would be awesome. Believe me you will love collecting those big silver coins. Learn as much of the history of the Morgan dollar as you can; you'll enjoy it even more. There are also lots of great books on Morgans. It's also fun to collect any ephemera, or old west stuff that would go along with these coins. You might want to think about opening an Instagram account to chronicle your progress. Have a great time my friend. 😊
Great coins Dr G! Congrats on the grades!
Love your videos Dr. G , I know I keep repeating myself but hurry up and get back to RUclips! . I miss your videos
Thanks bud. :)
I have a modest collection of
Morgan CC’s, Love The mystique the stinky dirty dusty old Wild West,Love the story of the Carson City mint one of the best videos yet truly enjoyable thank you
Thanks so much. I really appreciate the kind words. :)
Your vids are a lot of fun and I love the history you present.
Thanks Dee. I appreciate the kind words. :)
I watched at 1.5 speed. couldn't tell it was sped up. nice vid very interesting stuff.
I love the history you present with your videos
Thanks jset 14. It takes me quite a long time to do the research on these coins. I enjoy it, but it is a lot of work. Thanks for the comments.
your videos are awesome Dr. G. We miss you! Merry Christmas!
Same to you my friend. Just ordered a new computer so hopefully this year new vids. Be well Marty. 👍
Comps are $575 for your 1883-CC DMPL MS63 PCGS coin today. Back when you made this video it was a $250 coin. Morgans are on fire.
Yeah not good for us collectors. Everything is more expensive to buy. Investors and dealers are happy. I don’t sell so hopefully it will cool down again. Thanks for the update. 👍
Amazing! I love the history to compliment my he coins. This is an exceptional coin video. Thank you!
I appreciate the kind words my friend. I have lots of new ideas for vids. I just need to find the time. Thanks again.👍👍
I really enjoy all the educational stuff that you give us in these videos I think you do a very good job and I like it I'm going to subscribe to you
Thanks for the kind words Shawn, I appreciate it.
This video was amazing! Thanks so much for this great history lesson! I love your new pickups, as well! Gorgeous DMPL CC!
Hey, thanks so much Keystone. The history is so interesting to me, it really makes the coins come alive. Thanks again for the comment.
This is a terrific video! I really like the historical elements that you added included the photography videos and summarization. Really well done! I always Look forward to your RUclips videos. Keep up the great work and thank you very much
Hey, thank you so much for the kind words. I really appreciate it. The more recent videos I have made have taken me quite a bit of time to do research and editing. So I'm glad you enjoyed the finished product. Thanks again Marc.
Awesome video, I can't wait for the next one!
Hey buddy. Glad you liked it. At the rate I'm going, I have to start on the next one now. LOL Keep the ball rolling as they say... :)
I just found your channel & subbed on the spot ! I watched & re-re-re watched this video and took LOTS of notes.
I was lucky enough to find a good amount of cool coins metal detecting. I've found coins before some ok but nothing to get too excited about till now after finding a bunch of Morgan Silver Dollars and a few more since finding the first ones. Some are tarnished abit but most of the ones that were wrapped up & all & in a box are super shiney. Found them in an open field where a house from the 1800's used to be and a few other homes that was torn down in the 1930's.
And amazing history lesson. Thanks so much for sharing.
Thanks LL, nice to hear from you. Hope all is well.
I love the history lessons on this stuff!
The history is a big part of coin collecting for me. The coins are like a link to the past. :)
@@Dr.G kind of why I like sitting and talking to older folks about their lives lol. My step son thinks I'm crazy for being such a history "nerd" but i absolutely love it.
There's a wealth of information and enjoyment in listening to the old folks. You just have to learn how to direct their attention and not let it wander too much. There is a definite skill in successfully interviewing older people. It's a shame that these old folks are not appreciated more in the present society. I give you credit my friend.
@@Dr.G thank you sir! My exs grandfather was well known for not talking much but after we met he talked to me for hours about his childhood and where he was from and it blew their minds. People just dont know how to talk to them and think just because they're older that it's too much trouble getting them to open up. I didnt know about him not talking a lot til after and didnt understand why. It's a good gift to have indeed
Awesome video. Well done. And beautiful 1894s
Hey, thank you Ron. I really appreciate it. 👍👍
I remember when you first got into cameo and deep cameo lol you really jumped right into it! Awsome video and my last comment lol, keep em comming w/ the history!
Hahah, Looks like you beat me to it..LOL. Yeah, it's interesting to watch as person learns about a new hobby. I make these videos primarily so I can look back later in life and see how I progressed. It's funny to watch some of my early videos and see how "green" I was. :) I've still got a long way to go.... and I'm enjoying every minute. Thanks for the great comments.
Great video. Love the knowledge and use of photos. Please keep making more
Thanks Hunter. I appreciate it.
Superb production!!! Well done!! Thank you! 🍻
Glad you enjoyed it
Thanks for the history Dr G
Love your old videos, make more lol!
your videos are awesome. Please keep making them
Thanks Robert, I really appreciate it. :)
Love the historical info. Thanks for sharing.
You're welcome my friend.
very well made video, favourite coin youtuber by far! keep these videos coming!
You're too kind my friend. I appreciate the encouragement. Thanks again. :)
Great vid...thanks for taking the time for the history at Carson City.
Hey, thanks a lot. Glad you enjoyed it.
That was the best video I ever watched. Thanks man. And I subscribe.
Thanks Tim. I appreciate it. 👍👍
Enjoyed watching your video on Carson City and Morgan Silver Dollars. It was educating to say the least. Being a novice at coin collecting, I enjoyed your video tremendously, especially on the topic of the Carson City Mint Museum. It helps in my appreciation, understanding and working knowledge of my new hobby, which broadens with each passing day. Looking forward to your next video and the education lesson that's bound to accompany it. Take care.
Hey, thanks a lot Alex. I'm new at this hobby as well and I'm enjoying every new discovery. It's a fantastic hobby, and it just keeps getting better and better. Have a great time with the coins Alex. Thanks again for the comment.
CC museum just got Added to the Bucket List!
Thanks G. Great video, new sub. I appreciate the history. I recently sold back to the bank I bought it from, a Morgan dollar, that had to be a "test dollar". To insure the die was destroyed. If it hasn't been melted down then theres a chance that Morgan, with the big X cut across that ladys cheek, is still here in Europe somewhere. Same old story. Didn't know what I had when I had it. I thought" Who could do that to such a nuce coin?" I now know better. I think it was 1873 too. Thanks for sharing.
Wow, interesting story. I wish you still had it. :)
Just found your channel. Awesome Carson City Mint history and information in general and beautiful coins.
Hey, thanks my friend. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Damn Doc sorry I am so late to the party............. Some gob stoppers there for sure my friend !!!! Absolutely loved the history lesson also , you could teach !!!!!
mikegpo
Hahah. The party is always going for you buddy. We still have the bbq going. Lol. Thanks for stopping by :)
Welcome back, I learned a lot! Thanks!
Fantastic Shrike, thanks for watching and commenting.
This video showed me so much. I needed this before I dropped so much on a CC.
Your Boy Alexander awesome, glad you liked it. 👍
Welcome back love your videos
Thanks Frank, I'll try and get the next one out a little quicker this time. :)
Awesome video I used to live in Reno Nevada and have been to the museum of the old mint building.
Thanks Jeff. There's so much to see in the Reno, Carson City area. Full of history. Thanks again for the comment.
Dr. G I hope you went to Virginia City too.
Welcome back! Cant wait for more PCGS Unboxings!
Thanks Coin Slacker. I'll continue with the unboxing as soon as I can.
Thank you for the information and history about the Carson city mint
Thank you Brian. Appreciate the comment.
Wow what a great video, I was about to ask where you got all that great video footage until I saw your comment. One of the best coin video on youtube. Thanks for sharing this.
GD
Hey, thanks a lot for the kind words GD, I appreciate it.
Amazing video and great story told. Thanks
Thanks for the kind words my friend. 👍
Always a pleasure to watch, thanks.
You're welcome Serby, thanks again. :)
Fantastic video! Love all the history.
Thanks Akeman. I'm definitely on a history kick. The following videos will be similar. Thanks for the comment.
Mackay school of mines at the Univ. of Nevada, Reno. The mining school is always full and one of the best in the country, IMO. I went to UNR, but not the mining school. My dorm mate did, and spent his life working in Carlin, NV in the gold mines as an engineer. I believe he recently retired to nearby Elko, NV. Thanks for the wonderful video.
Wow, that sounds pretty cool. I'm glad you enjoyed it. 👍
New subscriber. Great videos! I’m so happy to see you back. Semper Fi. Dave
Hey, thanks a lot Dave. I'm glad to "finally" be back. I'll try and get the next one done a little quicker. LOL
I must say EXCELLENT historical video. Especially enjoyed learning more about the CC mint presses. It’s on my list of places to visit. I concur with others below I thought that 94 Morgan would cut a 64. Either or still a great coin!
I appreciate it my friend. The CC mint is really worth the trip. Very close to Virginia City as well.
very good history! nice job on identifying that photo:) also very good assumption on the pulling scratches. imagine that cut out sheet w/ all the holes and all the coins to go with it:;)) nice coins!! and the DMPL was really cool!! It is a different feeling when the coins are CC !! Thx G.
Thanks buddy, CC is my home mint.. LOL
wow thx for the history lesson dr.G! You have a wonderful spirit! The museum is def. on my “list to visit someday” for sure:))
Thx for sharing. Really loved it. Love coins have maybe 2 dozen Morgans..common.Have some American Silver Eagles I bought about 20 years ago. The premium on them today is ridiculous. So been wasting my money on other hobbies but I will always love these things
Thanks a lot my friend for the kind words. Coins are a great hobby, as long as you don't worry about the future value too much. Enjoy the history and the art. It's better to get a good education and make your money at your regular job. 😁👍
Thank you very much for that story of Nevada and all that history . That is awesome of you To put that video together for us or for me I watched it all.. I have a Nevada Mother lode mine Bar And it's in my last video, Well the last one I made . You have some awesome coins DR.G Thank you for sharing them My friend.. The best part about collecting is the history..
Billy, it's great to hear from you buddy, and I always appreciate your kind words. Take care my friend.
This is one of my fav videos
Hey, thanks James, I appreciate it.
Can’t wait for the next part and I thought that 1894 was a 64
Great presentation as usual. The Morgan's you showed with the parallel lines are very interesting. I have a Morgan with these lines running through the breast feathers of the Eagle. I have wondered what the story is concerning them, and how they were formed. As you noted, being that the lines are parallel suggests they were not formed after leaving the Mint. I do believe PCGS doesn't hold those kinds of lines against the overall grade. The activity on the north of the reverse may have led to the MS-63 grade. Beautiful piece!
Allan Dinegar
Hey thanks bud. I would love to see your morgan’s. Make some vids man. :).