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Here is the Raw 25P Merc.

FairlanemanFairlaneman Posts: 10,424 ✭✭✭✭✭
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The Auction Picture.

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and now the pictures I took of the Dime. This graded, by the Forum folks, from AU55 to MS65 in the original thread. I said MS63 or maybe 64. I still say 63. The first slide mark on her neck kills the dime for a higher grade. The reverse is nice, real nice. Rims show full luster which IMO makes this coin MS.

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Ken

Comments

  • python1python1 Posts: 789
    I agree, now that the luster is in the pictures.....ms63.
    Dennis

    My Dimes

    << If it's worth doing, it's worth doing right the first time! >>
  • fcloudfcloud Posts: 12,133 ✭✭✭✭
    Ken,

    I agree, but we all know I can't grade coins! image

    Tony

    President, Racine Numismatic Society 2013-2014; Variety Resource Dimes; See 6/8/12 CDN for my article on Winged Liberty Dimes; Ebay

  • CocoinutCocoinut Posts: 2,512 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I had given it a 64, but now have to agree with your assessment of it being a 63. The slide marks are much more pronounced in your picture than in the auction photo.

    Jim
    Countdown to completion of my Mercury Set: 1 coin. My growing Lincoln Set: Finally completed!
  • remumcremumc Posts: 1,272 ✭✭✭
    Hi Ken,

    I agree with Jim, the slide marks show much better in your photos, I missed them in the original post. I also agree with Dennis, the luster shows much better also. As long as you are happy, nothing else really matters. It is a nice 25-P with FB, and they are difficult to come by. BTW, I finally received my 25-P from the Long Beach auction today, the Jay Eisenberg dime. Nice golden toning as pictured on the website and only a single vampire bite. Snaggle toothed vampire?

    Regards,

    Wayne
    Regards,

    Wayne

    www.waynedriskillminiatures.com
  • gripgrip Posts: 9,962 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Ken
    What's in front of the chin,that looks like a cactusimage? Is it on the holder.Now dont tell me it was bought in TexasLOL,Just kidding.Al
  • DIMEMANDIMEMAN Posts: 22,403 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Sorry, I'm sticking with my au grade. I actually see more circulation marks in the good pictures. I will be very very suprised if it comes back unc. But hey, I've been wrong before and will be again.

    JMHO,

    Jon
  • gripgrip Posts: 9,962 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Looking at the new scan, it looks MS 60 at best.Al
  • FairlanemanFairlaneman Posts: 10,424 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Jon and Al you guys are tough. I looked and looked at the dime and say 63. Could not find any luster breaks anywhere. Of course I have it in hand and you guys just have these crummy pictures. I am going to take it to a dealer frien of mine and see what he says. Usually we are very close on grading these babies. image

    Thanks for the opinions they are always appreciated.

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    Ken
  • izzy452izzy452 Posts: 929 ✭
    Im sticking with my first grade of ms63.

    Walt image
  • gripgrip Posts: 9,962 ✭✭✭✭✭
    The strike looks 63/ and 64 on the reverse,but the slide marks on the obverse look long,and may hold it back.Al
  • MarkMark Posts: 3,542 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Ken:

    I won't even try to grade the coin, but let me ask you--do you think it's FB? It's very hard to tell from the photos, but the bands look like they might not be quite full? What do you think?

    Mark
    Mark


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