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Which EF 1859-s dime would you choose of these two? Which one costed $2000 and which one $1000?
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The 1859-s Dime is extremely difficult in XF and better grades.
I'm curious:
Of these two coins, which would you rather own?
Which one cost $1000 and the other $2000?
Thank you,
Ken
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Number one...It appears to have more detail, a better strike. Cheers, RickO
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Door #2.
1 appears to have a little luster, but 2 has better eye appeal and very slightly better reverse detail. 2 also has a nice scratch across the reverse I don't care for. I guess I'll say luster and no scratch wins.
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Collector, occasional seller
My guess is that the second one cost more.
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
No doubt about it #2
Neither!
You didn’t answer either of the questions asked. The question was which would you choose from among those two, not “which one, if either”.
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
Easily #2
2 but #1 may be a victim of poor lighting.
I believe I would rather have #1 as it appears to have a nicer strike and some luster hiding behind the patina.
2 for me.
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Lighting looks different, resolution different so apples and oranges. But I'll guess #1 to be contrary, and in addition agree with 3CSilver, especially as to STRIKE.
If I must-2.
Nicer looking and cheaper for $1000 Alex. What is number 2?
I would purchase #2 for $1,000, but neither for $2,000.
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I think the lighting does not do #1 justice. I am going with #1 is the better coin.
Number 1 is a straight graded EF coin that went for $2025 recently. Number 2 went for $1004 on labor day last year. It is EF cleaned. I own 2 it and like it more than #1. So far we are about 5 for number 1 and 10 for #2. I knew that #1 would go for a lot more money as straight graded. As much as I would like a straight graded coin, I did not go for number one.
Thank you for all of your responses!
Was somewhat of a trick question because you originally said they had the same grade (EF).
I think it would have still worked as a challenge if you said up front that one was EF details.
Then you could ask if people could figure out which one was EF details.
Having one as a details grade definitely will help explain the difference in price.
The pictures of #2 don't show the evidence of cleaning. Since you own it and like it, I assume the cleaning isn't egregious. The only thing I noticed that detracts from that coin was the scratch across the reverse, which is probably very minor and accidentally accentuated by the lighting.
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How is the first coin not cleaned/dipped and retoned [in an ugly fashion]?
Well, just Love coins, period.
I'm sure no. 1 fetches more money, even though I'd prefer to own no. 2.
Slam dunk for me: 2. Looks way more original.
Dave
Number 2 for me...…..I don't even like number 1.
I sold mine a couple years ago for over $1000. It was NGC VF 25
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I will take the third coin
Between 1 and 2, I would keep my money, but picking between them, 2.
Very original! Nice.
This is the series I am on at the moment. The first is a details VF25 at best. Harshly cleaned, sad. I'd pay $400 tops but have to be drinking at the time to do so. Number two is a solid EF40. This is the $2,000 coin. Do you have photos of their grades?
For the record, I still need this lady. Very tough to find above fine.
Pics aren't comparable. And neither looks accurate, with regard to color, exposure, lighting.
I wouldn't pick one over the other without better photos or the coins in hand.
Lance.