Late night (now Early Morning) Bust Dime Grade Opinion (Poll)
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It seems like every month there's an 1809 Dime being purchased by a board member, and here's my newest example! 
And it still has subtle hints of luster in the fields
Before you get to the Grade Opinion part of this post, please educate yourself with these few shorts points regarding
this date and how strike quality plays a role for this date.
1) Early Die States tend to have an uneven strike, often showing various signs of weakness!
An Early Die State will not show die cracks on the reverse and A1 and A2 will not be filled
2) Later Die States, where the reverse begins to show evidence of cracking will have a much
more consistent, strong strike, with few areas of weakness - the most common weakness will
be along the Dentils.
I am attributing these striking characterists to this date being the first year of issue and the
Mint still trying to figure out how much pressure will be necessary to strike these new coins - no
doubt initially using similar pressures as those of the Draped Bust Dimes.
As the Mint transitioned into the following dates production of coinage (1811), the Mint seems to
have solved the issue of optimal striking pressure, since almost all 1811 Dimes encountered show
very bold strikes - that is if you are lucky enough to purchase one of these coins - this information
was provided to me by our own USMoneyLover!
My example is one of the most well struck 1809 Bust Dimes I have ever encountered, and as
such it is also one of the latest die stages I have been able to find. Therefore, use this brief
information to guide you when providing your grade opinion of this Bust Dime.
And it still has subtle hints of luster in the fields
Before you get to the Grade Opinion part of this post, please educate yourself with these few shorts points regarding
this date and how strike quality plays a role for this date.
1) Early Die States tend to have an uneven strike, often showing various signs of weakness!
An Early Die State will not show die cracks on the reverse and A1 and A2 will not be filled
2) Later Die States, where the reverse begins to show evidence of cracking will have a much
more consistent, strong strike, with few areas of weakness - the most common weakness will
be along the Dentils.
I am attributing these striking characterists to this date being the first year of issue and the
Mint still trying to figure out how much pressure will be necessary to strike these new coins - no
doubt initially using similar pressures as those of the Draped Bust Dimes.
As the Mint transitioned into the following dates production of coinage (1811), the Mint seems to
have solved the issue of optimal striking pressure, since almost all 1811 Dimes encountered show
very bold strikes - that is if you are lucky enough to purchase one of these coins - this information
was provided to me by our own USMoneyLover!
My example is one of the most well struck 1809 Bust Dimes I have ever encountered, and as
such it is also one of the latest die stages I have been able to find. Therefore, use this brief
information to guide you when providing your grade opinion of this Bust Dime.
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Comments
Make that the first three...
EAC 6024
<< <i>Solid EF! I just didnt have the balls to lay down 2K on a raw coin on the bay. >>
<< <i>Solid EF! I just didnt have the balls to lay down 2K on a raw coin on the bay. >>
Derek, don't worry, I had a VERY strong bid for this coin, and I definitely got a better deal after eBay Bucks
EAC 6024
PCGS Registries
Box of 20
SeaEagleCoins: 11/14/54-4/5/12. Miss you Larry!
Looking for Top Pop Mercury Dime Varieties & High Grade Mercury Dime Toners.
I'm sleepy and will see how the morning crew votes on this poll
I really like your new dime---it has a great look (and the bifurcated bases of the USofA letters are wonderful).
WE
RMR: 'Wer, wenn ich schriee, hörte mich denn aus der Engel Ordnungen?'
CJ: 'No one!' [Ain't no angels in the coin biz]
<< <i>Winston,
I really like your new dime---it has a great look (and the bifurcated bases of the USofA letters are wonderful).
WE >>
Thanks WE
Now I just need to find an 1811 and 1822 to match, and I will have a nice VF/EF date set!