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GotTheBug

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MidLifeCrisis

If I had to choose between just these two, I'd pick the slabbed one.

LanLord

Take em both, you can never have too many.

GotTheBug

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EVillageProwler

<< <i>Take em both, you can never have too many.

The thought had crossed my mind. I'd have to dip into my retirement fund to own the pair. Something tells me I might come out ahead in the long run LOL. >>



Keep the pair. The two coins are too different. There will be a lot of interest in the piece struck from terminal reverse state. Assuming it is otherwise ok, then that will be the more desirable piece, by far, to quirky die collectors.

EVP

crypto79

I like the raw one and that seller is stop shelf and I have had many of his raw coins make it into plastic. Drop him a line and he might drop his price too!

Barndog

another vote for the raw coin

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EastonCollection

Personally, I love the raw one as it has alot of character. The late die state showing the die cracks through the Eagle head makes this date one of my personal favorites! On the other hand, the holder coin is a perfect example of this very rare overdate that is CAC'ed. Keep them both as examples of what is was like making coins in 1811!

The first example probably won't slab with that huge rim ding on the reverse but its very cool. Both are winners! Sometimes, the fun of a raw coin is you can actually hold history, with a slab - your holding plastic. Another reason to keep both! Good luck with the decision!

GotTheBug

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STONE

If I had to pick I would get the raw one.

But, if I wanted to acquire an example for my collection I would wait a little while for another to show up.
Decent examples of this date do appear every few months, so I would be a bit more patient, even if you
have to pay a little more for one.

Patience is key when assembling a Bust Dime set. Wait and find the best examples you can and hold onto
them, you won't regret it in the future. This is mostly what I have stuck with when building my collection
and I have very few regrets as a result.

Cheers


Edited to add: I appreciate the compliment, but there are several here on this board who know their Bust Dimes!

EastonCollection

Fair point - but take a look at some late die states 1811/9 dimes pictured in the registry sets - and none have a reverse rim shattered at that spot. You are correct that on the reverse of many 1811/9 dimes the rim shows multiple shattered die marks.

GotTheBug

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EastonCollection

boy GTB - thank you for sharing the CBD dimes - I really love the 1833- very original and crusty and most important shows alot of history.....

CoinZip

I'm a fan of the TDS

BustHalfBrian

top one

GotTheBug

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EVillageProwler

What reverse rim ding? By 8 o'clock? Not convinced that's a rim ding.

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GotTheBug

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rec78

I like the raw coin a lot. The slabbed coin has that washed-out look that I just don't like. The raw coin has a lot more going for it. It is better struck has more detail and just looks majestic with character. I am not impressed at all by the one in the holder, cac sticker non-withstanding. The mark at 8' o'clock appears to be a planchet flaw.

Bob

hchcoin

I like the raw one. I don't think that is a rim ding at 8:00.

kookoox10

The raw example has an enticing reverse shattered die that makes it hard to ignore despite its problems. However, I would probably lean towards the slabbed dime because of the warm and fuzzy feeling of knowing I have a problem-free specimen.

mozin

If the prices are right, I say buy them both, but if only one to buy, I would normally choose the PCGS graded coin. Of course I would send the raw coin to PCGS for grading. Certainly, if the raw coin will not grade with PCGS, I would conclude that the original PCGS graded coin was the better choice. I gave up buying raw coins more than a decade ago.

lava

I like the raw one also. Detail and character have to count for something, even if the coin never earns a PCGS grade or a bean.

BustCuds

I'd choose #1, better detail and color. Love the reverse cracks from the die state.

The rim mark on the reverse is a planchet flaw.

Overall a nice Bust Dime

GotTheBug

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