Pulled trigger on this seated dime beauty within 3 seconds of seeing it -- Grade Revealed
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Two weeks ago I was surfing all the major dealer's websites just in case a nice seated dime might appear. Have done this many times recently with no luck, but in the past some major acquisitions were located this way. My 1840-O PCGS62, 1840 WD NGC63 and 1846 PCGS58 were all found throught some fortunate timing, getting to the coin before someone else does....
Well here is another one of those nice acquisitions that had a decision process of 3 seconds or less. This incredibly struck 1851 dime appeared on the Dave Lawrence website as a new purchase and yes, I got lucky that day. This 1851 dime is the F-108 variety with the last 1 digit repunched. The previous variety plate coin was only ANACS EF45, so this is a nice upgrade for both the variety and the NGC registry set. I used eye appeal, strike (full head) and technically original surfaces as the prime parameters for making the instant purchase decision.
I'll leave out the grading and see what board members arrive at for a consensus grade. Clue is the dime is holdered by NGC.
Thanks for the comments....
Grading estimates ranged from MS62 to MS64 after eliminating the suggestion of rub and an AU58 grade. Someone mentioned PF64, oh I wish!
Not bad guys, answer is NGC MS63. Yes, a hammer strike indeed!
Well here is another one of those nice acquisitions that had a decision process of 3 seconds or less. This incredibly struck 1851 dime appeared on the Dave Lawrence website as a new purchase and yes, I got lucky that day. This 1851 dime is the F-108 variety with the last 1 digit repunched. The previous variety plate coin was only ANACS EF45, so this is a nice upgrade for both the variety and the NGC registry set. I used eye appeal, strike (full head) and technically original surfaces as the prime parameters for making the instant purchase decision.
I'll leave out the grading and see what board members arrive at for a consensus grade. Clue is the dime is holdered by NGC.
Thanks for the comments....
Grading estimates ranged from MS62 to MS64 after eliminating the suggestion of rub and an AU58 grade. Someone mentioned PF64, oh I wish!
Not bad guys, answer is NGC MS63. Yes, a hammer strike indeed!
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MS63
Beautiful coin with what I think is gorgeous toning, just can't tell if that flatness on the breast and spot on the cheek is rub.
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Thats the extra plastic from the NGC holder.
I'll guess a grade of ms62, but it has the eye appeal of ms70!
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Are you going to cross it to PCGS for your registry set, Gerry? If so, what grade do you expect back?
No plans to cross this dime to PCGS. I have the Lemus 1851 dime out at PCGS for grading right now. Expect it to come back MS64. Will have 3 of 8 varieties in mint state holders.
There is no rub on this coin, so let's discard the thoughts of an AU58 grade.
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Sweet coin & great story of aquisition. Sometimes great days like this will sneak up on us for a very pleasant treat. Enjoy it! I'll take a stab at MS64.
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Congrats!
though i know little about these i have a couple.
me thinks its a 64 !
My first impression was that it had proof surfaces, though my better judgement thinks it is MS64. I sold a PF61 in an NGC holder, and this coin looks much better to me, inspite of the toning and splotches (can you tell I don't like toning?), the fields and details are great.