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oober
1000+ Penny Miser Member
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 Posted - 11/28/2008 : 20:42:06
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So I thought I would post a random coin and maybe we could get some people here to grade it.
The reason being is with new collectors, like myself maybe hearing opinions from others would help, people like myself learn to grade, and get some more discussion going.
So have fun and be brutally honest.
And for the heck of it. If you were in the market, what would you pay for this common coin in the condition you graded it.
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oober
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
1304 Posts |
Posted - 11/28/2008 : 20:51:43
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Just to add since I suck at taking and posting pics (really the posting only) The top and bottom bands on the reverse are FBS and the middle band is 25% FBS only worn in the center.
And it is perfectly round, don't know why my scanner shows the obverse that way. Also very strong reeding, little to no noticeble wear. |
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natsb88
Administrator
USA
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Posted - 11/28/2008 : 21:27:06
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Let's see if I can get the full size photos to show up...
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Nate
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aaron239
Penny Collector Member
USA
260 Posts |
Posted - 11/28/2008 : 21:56:50
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I dont know as much about dimes because I dont spend as much time looking at them.
Obverse appears to be AU mainly because of the slight wear of the hair details around the forehead. Its possible because this is a scan that the coin is actually better than scanned. The hair details to the southeast of the wing appears to also be very slightly worn.
Reverse appears to be a higher grade. I dont see much wear but there is a few knicks in the rim and one in the staff just lower than center.
Overal I would say AU 50 or AU 55 thought I might be wrong because like I said I dont really have any interests in dimes and dont look at them as much. |
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oober
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
1304 Posts |
Posted - 11/28/2008 : 22:35:04
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Thanks Nat, that looks awesome. I was hoping the FBS on the reverse would show. Please let me know what I did wrong?
You know Aaron, just trying to spark interest, if there is enough interest we may be able to get a post a week with various coins to grade together...
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Edited by - oober on 11/28/2008 22:36:36 |
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aaron239
Penny Collector Member
USA
260 Posts |
Posted - 11/29/2008 : 08:48:30
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Sounds Good!
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Kurr
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oober
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
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Posted - 12/04/2008 : 15:23:02
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Being that I am new to collecting.
RIm spot damage, could you give an idea to exactly what you would call rim damage. I just want to make sure we are on same page.
Use clock time and what side please. Thanks. |
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kieblera5
Penny Hoarding Member
USA
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Posted - 12/04/2008 : 15:48:42
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quote:
Originally posted by oober
Being that I am new to collecting.
RIm spot damage, could you give an idea to exactly what you would call rim damage. I just want to make sure we are on same page.
Use clock time and what side please. Thanks.
I think he's talking about the obverse around 1:30 and at 5:00. |
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aaron239
Penny Collector Member
USA
260 Posts |
Posted - 12/04/2008 : 18:54:00
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| The rim damage on the obverse is the scanner malfunctioning slightly. I assumed this because the reverse is not 'dented' like the obverse appears to be. |
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aaron239
Penny Collector Member
USA
260 Posts |
Posted - 12/04/2008 : 19:14:06
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Figured I would throw a coin I recently got in:
1922 D Peace Dollar purchased at a coin dealer last week. Keeping in mind the usual weak strike of this mint what grade would you call it? Im still working on my photo skills of coins. If there is any interest I would be willing to throw a coin in now and then.
Obverse:
Reverse:
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oober
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
1304 Posts |
Posted - 12/04/2008 : 19:22:12
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Well to keep threads down, we could have a monthly coin grading thread. THoughts? Or a weekly. I was planning on posting 1 coin per week, to learn about grading thru you fine people.
To end the discussion on the Merc. There is only the very few rim marks, the obverse "dents" are from the scanner messing up. (I need to work on setting the scanner up better).
I myself would give a grade of XF45( I think thats a grade)- AU50 (this could be generous). There are some minor marks (especially on the face, which are tough to see) and the middle band is not FSB.
The lower and upper bands are well defined and I think this adds to the value, and the hair is quite defined compared to others I see.
I paid 9x face for this coin and plan on keeping it separate to maintain the state it is in now.
I figure if I were to sell it on ebay I may get anywhere from $1.50-$3.00. (probably towards the lower end though). It's just a nice coin, but nothing special.
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oober
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
1304 Posts |
Posted - 12/04/2008 : 19:48:12
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THe opinion is one of a person who does NOT know his arse from a hole in the ground, but will take a shot.
Obverse:
Normal bag marks IMO, but these seems to be a large nick in the chin. Other areas look in fairly good shape, but in the 10:30 area is there rim damage? There seem to be some deeper scratches also in the neck area.
Reverse:
Again normal bag marks. Looks to be in decent shape. Some flatness(wear spots on the feathers in the lower right wing area(but could be the light). I think again the light could be the culprit but does the "c" in America have some damage near it?
Over all I would give this a high XF grade.
Please others elighten me to what I might have over/undergraded. Thanks.
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kieblera5
Penny Hoarding Member
USA
859 Posts |
Posted - 12/04/2008 : 21:16:54
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A little undergraded... The reverse shows very nice detail in the feathers. Of course, not perfect, but still very good detail. On the obverse, a few scratches in the left field and some on the cheek and near neck line. Very nice luster. I'd say that the overall grade could push up to an AU58-MS60. Of course, I'm not actually looking through a magnifying glass, but that should be pretty accurate.
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