I don't know how you Roosevelt Dime collectors do it!

llafoe

I just went through 10 1999-P MS-68FB dimes to find a decent one for Larissa's collection. There were spots, marks, scratches, etc., on every dime! Maybe my expectations are too high for an MS-68? The one we "settled on" was polished to proof-like fields above the torch. Here's her 1999-D:

coinman420

very nice roosie!!!

BigE

"You Roosevelt dime collectors"? Come on, you gotta admit it, you like that shiny, well struck little peon of a coin yourself dont you-------------BigE

keyman64

Ooooooooo, pretty!

llafoe

<< <i>We cry a lot, especially when we submit nicer coins and they come back graded lower than all those lousy ms68s. >>



I hear ya! Of the 10, there was one with a PERFECT obverse, but regretfully it had a reverse too!

It's amazing the dramatic difference (at least to me) between an MS-67 (modern) and an MS-68 (modern)... moderns take so many hits (or are made of lesser quality planchets?) that an MS-66 and lower looks like crap to me. An MS-60, 61, 62 modern looks really funny... marks everywhere, no surface wear and 100% luster remaining!

fcloud

I tried moving to Roosevelt Dimes when I competed the Merc. I just can't get excited about them. Your dime looks nice, but a 68 should be a 68 and not all marked up.

georgiacop50

Very nice image!

wondercoin

"I don't know how you Roosevelt Dime collectors do it!"

Easy ... you need to go through 100 of them


Wondercoin

DRUNNER

Just got back from the ranch . . did some metal detecting at the confluence of the OR-CA-Mormon Trails . . .only found one coin . .

A 1999-D dime. Not even in a Doily . .

Drunner

llafoe

<< <i>Just got back from the ranch . . did some metal detecting at the confluence of the OR-CA-Mormon Trails . . .only found one coin . .

A 1999-D dime. Not even in a Doily . .

Drunner >>



Well, at least you have confirmation that Mormon's were time travelers!