Is this Dime Worth Another Shot for FB?

ProofCollection

This dime looks pretty close to FB (full bands) for me. FBs are uber rare for this date. And would there be a better shot with reconsideration or regrade? Most 98-Ds are plumb smooth.
PCGS definition:
For Roosevelt dimes, PCGS evaluates the horizontal bands on the torch. The Rule: Both the upper and lower pairs of horizontal bands on the torch must be fully separated. Condition: The dividing line between the bands must be complete, unbroken, and free of significant cuts or marks.

jmlanzaf

I don't think so, but it's your money.

Meltdown

That's a heck of stike for the date. I'd say 50/50

PeakRarities

The way this explained to me by a PCGS grader was that you have to imagine the lines are like a river and water needs to flow from one end to the other without obstruction or a diversion. Looks pretty close to me.

Shurke

The bottom bands might be a little too weak. But on the other hand, if you’d told me this coin was graded with FB, I wouldn’t have questioned it.

manlye1

See if you can get FT from across the street then cross it?

ProofCollection

@manlye1 said:
See if you can get FT from across the street then cross it?

I thought about that. Now the question is, do I cross it to 67FT only? or do I crack it out to remove bias?

The answer there kind of hinges on this next question:
Is the coin solidly/reliably MS-67? I'd hate to lose the grade.

alaura22

If it's in a p 67 holder it's worth the shot going from 65/850 price level
It would be worth a try, many times!
It's the bottom bands that are of concern
My vote is to send it in for reconsideration

oreville

20/80

Cougar1978

No

johnny9434

No

mr1931S

It's a waste of money to send this piece in to a TPG for further evaluation. No.

skier07

Is there a monetary upside?

alaura22

@skier07 said:
Is there a monetary upside?

See my post above

Walkerfan

I wouldn’t do it.

I’m not seeing full bands/torch.