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Can you determine the highest graded 1833 Bust Dime?
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A.
B. 
C. 
D. 
I'll give you some hints. There are 3 NGC graded coins and 1 PCGS. The highest grade is PCGS 66 CAC. Which one is it?
Can you determine which one is the lowest grade?
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I’m going with B highest and D lowest improperly cleaned
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I love the detail and strike on coin A. Just look at the stars. They are hammered. I like the color on coin B.
At that grade level, Luster is your friend. Can't see luster in the photos, so it's a bit of a crapshoot.
The images are poor. Won't hazzard a guess. My guess Is that the OP is trying to prove a point it's going to be coin c or d
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C & D look like almost the same coin...it's the same coin...I think. Right?
No. C appears to be an original gem whereas D has some high point rub on the cheek and fields
Photos aren't good enough to tell but A looks best untoned. B is for fans of color. I don't like the spots on C and D. D may be cleaned or too much dip.
The first 2 dimes are the "Last 3 high" variety, so technically they are different.
I like the 2nd one
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I like A & B.........you can have C & D.
A - highest
D - lowest
Judging just from these Obverse photos depicting only 50% of each coin...
I think A is highest grade, and like it best for Strong Strike and Flashy Mint Luster.
Although B may be lowest grade, it’s my second favorite of this group because of the High Eye Appeal, nice Original Toning and sharp strike. It may also be the best Value coin of the group if it’s an AU-58.
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A is PCGS MS-66 CAC
B and C are NGC MS-66
D is NGC MS-65
And, yes, I was just trying to make a point, one that a couple of you made yourselves: it is really hard to tell from auction photos.
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From a photo I would be afraid to guess the grade for a series I am not at all familiar with. That being said, regardless of the grade, #2 would be the coin I would prefer to own, even if it was to be the lowest grade.
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Once you’ve collected bust coinage, you can guess the grade somewhat accurately just by viewing the cheek. Pristine = 64 and up. Lack of luster = 64 and down
A is highest.
D is lowest.
I also like B but don't particularly like C.
A & B look to be the highest.......I like B the best.
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my guess would be A & B are tops. B would be my choice for my set - probably would have crossed to PCGS and there it would be graded as a 65, not 66. I would still be happy if it graded 65 as it looks nice. But of course without seeing it in hand, all bets are off. Just a guess though.
I want to gently dip C. For the rest, ICGFP