speaking of luster or lack thereof which 1927-D Mercury Dime do you like better, why? gtg if you wan

mikee999

hint: gtg if you want, it’s a lil tricky

Relaxn

Au-50
Xf-40 or XF details

Neither for me.

d9lowe

The first one look more appealing to me. I have no idea how to grade dimes.... or any coin for that matter

emeraldATV

@d9lowe said:
The first one look more appealing to me. I have no idea how to grade dimes.... or any coin for that matter

Think of it this way.. Look at your yard after you cut the grass. How's it look ?
Ever bake a cake ? How's it taste ? Is it sturdy and level ? Do you need a beverage as it's eaten.
Take in all the facets you've looked into for errors and add them up. Don't forget eye appeal.
I won't give a grading until I feel comfortable. lol

privatecoin

I'd take the 1st one over the 2nd.

ricko

I prefer the first one... Not as much obverse wear and no ding on the reverse. Cheers, RickO

sellitstore

Yes, the first one is nicer in multiple respects (less wear, more luster, less harshly cleaned). Top one looks like an AU55 and bottom a cleaned AU50.

lkenefic

The top coin seems to still have some luster so I'd prefer that one over the second. The second coin looks like a dipped/cleaned XF...

291fifth

Both look like they have been cleaned or dipped, especially the second one which is very unappealing.

mikee999

remumc

I see from the photos of the slabs they are both the same grade. Still, the first one is a much nicer dime! More luster, less wear, fewer hits. The second dime looks to have been cleaned to me.