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bigindiebigindie Posts: 553
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I just got a 1944-D Mercury Dime from Ebay graded MS-64 from NGC. According to the description the coin has full split bands, and as far as I can tell from the picture it does. I assume it was slabbed before the FSB designation was given. So, the question is this... If I get the dime and it does indeed have full split bands, do I send it to PCGS to be regraded for the FSB designation?
Just My 2 Cents,
Big Mike <><

Let your roots grow down into him and draw up nourishment from him, so you will grow in faith, strong and vigorous in the truth you were taught. Let your lives overflow with thanksgiving for all that he has done. --Colossians 2:7

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  • WondoWondo Posts: 2,916 ✭✭✭
    If you are into FB - go for it!!


    p.s. I like Vegas!! image
    Wondo

  • Dog97Dog97 Posts: 7,874 ✭✭✭
    You do if you want the official Band designation.
    Change that we can believe in is that change which is 90% silver.
  • bigindiebigindie Posts: 553


    << <i>You do if you want the official Band designation. >>



    I guess what I'm getting at is, will it serve any purpose? Will the value of the coin increase based on the FSB?
    Just My 2 Cents,
    Big Mike <><

    Let your roots grow down into him and draw up nourishment from him, so you will grow in faith, strong and vigorous in the truth you were taught. Let your lives overflow with thanksgiving for all that he has done. --Colossians 2:7
  • lordmarcovanlordmarcovan Posts: 43,662 ✭✭✭✭✭
    According to the PCGS priceguide, the difference between a coin in MS64 and a coin in MS64 FB is only six dollars, so I doubt it would be worth the expense of resubmission. The '44-D is a common date in high grade and with split bands. My old Registry type set had a '44-D in PCGS MS67 FB, and even that was a relatively affordable coin.

    So I would say leave it as it is. Sounds like you got a good buy.

    Edited to add: if by some chance you were to gain a couple grade points AND the FB designation, then it might be worth resubmitting. But that's a gamble.

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  • Dog97Dog97 Posts: 7,874 ✭✭✭
    Oh I wondered what you meant by the question. You want to know about the value of the added band designation.
    I second what lordmarcovan posted.
    Change that we can believe in is that change which is 90% silver.
  • coinguy1coinguy1 Posts: 13,484 ✭✭✭
    bigindie,

    You said :

    << <i>I assume it was slabbed before the FSB designation was given. >>



    To my knowledge, both PCGS and NGC began using the FB/FSB designation from day one. So, apparently, NGC did not feel the coin merited the "FB" designation.
  • lordmarcovanlordmarcovan Posts: 43,662 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Ah, yes. He has a good point. I have a Merc dime in an early, first-generation PCGS holder with an FB designation, now that I think of it. And I'm pretty sure I've seen early NGC holders with the designation, too.

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  • bigindiebigindie Posts: 553
    Ok, I was under the impression that the bands designation was a new thing. I guess I probably won't resubmit it then. Thanks for setting the record straight, everybody.
    Just My 2 Cents,
    Big Mike <><

    Let your roots grow down into him and draw up nourishment from him, so you will grow in faith, strong and vigorous in the truth you were taught. Let your lives overflow with thanksgiving for all that he has done. --Colossians 2:7
  • dldallendldallen Posts: 359 ✭✭
    Full Bands is new for Roosies, not Mercs! Welcome aboard, Dave
  • Dog97Dog97 Posts: 7,874 ✭✭✭
    coinguy1 I thought PCGS began using the FB designation sometime in the mid-late 90s. I may have to stand corrected on that.
    Change that we can believe in is that change which is 90% silver.
  • coinguy1coinguy1 Posts: 13,484 ✭✭✭
    Dog, I am not 100% certain about the "FB" designation having being utilized from the get go, though I'm pretty sure. I, too, am willing to "stand corrected" if need be, though. image

    Edited to add: In this case, I don't think it matters anyway, since, as has already been noted, the "FB" would not be worth the cost of the grading fees.

  • BearBear Posts: 18,953 ✭✭✭
    What is the world coming to when the big dog ,must stand corrected.

    I might have to take an extra strength Tylenol for the headache this

    situation is giving me. Where is the certainty of the all knowing, insightful

    and ever knowledgable big doggie. Can nothing be depended on anymore????image
    There once was a place called
    Camelotimage
  • melikecoinsmelikecoins Posts: 1,154 ✭✭
    Mark is right if the coin did not get FB the first time at NGC it more then likely is not Full bands, no matter how good it looks.
    Glen
    I don't buy slabs I make them
  • Dog97Dog97 Posts: 7,874 ✭✭✭
    Must have been the FBL on Franklins I was thinking about..............
    I guess this settles it; the PCGS type 1 issued from 1986-89:


    image
    Change that we can believe in is that change which is 90% silver.

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