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Which coin do you like better and why?

BoosibriBoosibri Posts: 12,506 ✭✭✭✭✭
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I own or have owned both coins. One graded one is still raw.



1915-S $10 number 1...

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1915-S $10 number 2...

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  • lordmarcovanlordmarcovan Posts: 44,140 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Tough call for me.



    Both have roughness to the cheek, but I find the marks on #1 a little less distracting.



    I like the color on #2 a little better, based on the pix, anyway.



    Guess I'd go with the one that was already graded. (What kind of grade are we talkin' about, anyway? 58? 61? 62? Can't see any higher than 62, on a good day... or lower than about 55...?)

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  • ACopACop Posts: 1,479 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Coin 1 58 Coin 2 61?
  • BoosibriBoosibri Posts: 12,506 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Originally posted by: lordmarcovan

    Tough call for me.



    Both have roughness to the cheek, but I find the marks on #1 a little less distracting.



    I like the color on #2 a little better, based on the pix, anyway.



    Guess I'd go with the one that was already graded. (What kind of grade are we talkin' about, anyway? 58? 61? 62? Can't see any higher than 62, on a good day... or lower than about 55...?)





    The first one made 62, I think the second will as well.

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  • lordmarcovanlordmarcovan Posts: 44,140 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Yeah, I've had a 62 $10 Indian or two that had similar marks. Seems about right, though I'd max out at 62 on either of those, as mentioned, and who knows whether the raw one would 61 or not?

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  • TopographicOceansTopographicOceans Posts: 6,535 ✭✭✭✭
    The pictures make a difference, but I guess I'd go with #1 but I bet in hand they have pretty much the same look and eye appeal.
  • coinkatcoinkat Posts: 23,998 ✭✭✭✭✭
    The second. FWIW, I agree that the second coin will grade 62. The color on the second coin looks rich adding to the eye appeal

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  • DollarAfterDollarDollarAfterDollar Posts: 3,215 ✭✭✭✭✭
    The first one is weakly struck but the second coin has lots of chatter. I'd rather the first one myself. Far less distracting.
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  • TwoSides2aCoinTwoSides2aCoin Posts: 44,717 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I like 'em better, in hand. Ask TDN for the inside scoop. image

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  • sparky64sparky64 Posts: 7,053 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I'd pick #2 because it has that rich look like coinkat stated.

    Could just be the lighting I suppose.



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  • BillJonesBillJones Posts: 35,093 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I like surfaces better on the first one, but the color on the second one.
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  • ProofmorganProofmorgan Posts: 838 ✭✭✭✭✭
    1.) Appears more lustrous and clean. Fewer distracting marks.



    2.) I like the rich color, but the marks on the cheek/nose are pretty distracting.





    Overall, I'd have to see them in hand but I'm leaning #1 due to the marks on #2.
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  • lkeigwinlkeigwin Posts: 16,894 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Originally posted by: BillJones

    I like surfaces better on the first one, but the color on the second one.




    Same here, assuming the color is accurate in the photos.

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  • kazkaz Posts: 9,311 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I prefer #1 due to it being less baggy.
  • SonorandesertratSonorandesertrat Posts: 5,695 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Originally posted by: lkeigwin
    Originally posted by: BillJones
    I like surfaces better on the first one, but the color on the second one.


    Same here, assuming the color is accurate in the photos.
    Lance.



    I agree
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  • david3142david3142 Posts: 3,637 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Originally posted by: Sonorandesertrat

    Originally posted by: lkeigwin

    Originally posted by: BillJones

    I like surfaces better on the first one, but the color on the second one.




    Same here, assuming the color is accurate in the photos.

    Lance.






    I agree





    +1 more from me. The cheek is pretty beat up on the second but the detail and color are slightly better.
  • mercurydimeguymercurydimeguy Posts: 4,625 ✭✭✭✭
    Coin 1 has a better strike/frost, but I like the color of Coin 2.
  • DDRDDR Posts: 1,643 ✭✭✭✭✭
    There are things I like and dislike about each one.



    But based on the photos posted, I prefer #1.
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  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I like number one best.... gold is my favorite... number one has more 'life'...

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  • CatbertCatbert Posts: 7,863 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I'd kiss both....
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  • keyman64keyman64 Posts: 15,605 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I like #1 better. #2 has way too many distracting marks for me.
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  • BryceMBryceM Posts: 11,893 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Originally posted by: lkeigwin

    Originally posted by: BillJones

    I like surfaces better on the first one, but the color on the second one.




    Same here, assuming the color is accurate in the photos.

    Lance.




    Exactly how I see it too.



  • CharlotteDudeCharlotteDude Posts: 3,216 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I'm more a fan of #1. Based on the lighting, I'd bet #1 has more similar coloration as #2, yet #1 has less hits in the center areas, particularly on the reverse.



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  • msch1manmsch1man Posts: 809 ✭✭✭✭
    As others have said, I like number 1 because it appears to have less marks and better overall surfaces, but number 2 has a really nice rich, orangey color. If I had to choose based solely on the photos, I'd go with number 1.
  • YorkshiremanYorkshireman Posts: 4,588 ✭✭✭✭✭
    The color of #2 makes it my pick.
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  • WalkerfanWalkerfan Posts: 9,914 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I like #1 as the surfaces look better preserved.

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  • FlatwoodsFlatwoods Posts: 4,248 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I'd take the first one. I try to pick coins that are as mark free as possible.

    I like nice surfaces and color too but marks drive me crazy.

  • coinhackcoinhack Posts: 1,197 ✭✭✭✭
    I like them both for reasons already expressed but number 1 would be my final choice.
  • BoosibriBoosibri Posts: 12,506 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Number 1 seems like a heavy favourite. It graded 62. If the second can also grade 62 it will be a great result, even 61 would be a big win. Will let you all know the final grade in a few weeks.

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  • goldengolden Posts: 10,163 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I will take door #1.

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