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SilverEagle420
SilverEagle420 Posts: 255 ✭✭✭
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Hey everyone so I got a couple dimes yesterday, very pretty mercs, but I'm curious what you guys think about whether they're fb or not, the 44 d I believe it is, it's the s I'm wondering about

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  • oldabeintx
    oldabeintx Posts: 3,214 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    D looks yes, s, not in my book.

  • SilverEagle420
    SilverEagle420 Posts: 255 ✭✭✭
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    I can't quite tell on that s if it's an unbroken separation lol, thanks :)

  • jmlanzaf
    jmlanzaf Posts: 43,061 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    D yes, S no. Not sure it matters on those. What the heck is on the obverse? It looks like paint.

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  • SilverEagle420
    SilverEagle420 Posts: 255 ✭✭✭
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    @jmlanzaf said:
    D yes, S no. Not sure it matters on those. What the heck is on the obverse? It looks like paint.

    You mean on the s?? It is actually a rainbow tone on it,, but the angle I took the pic makes it look mostly red, on the other one it's mostly amber but it is a lil splotchy, and I know it's not necessarily relevant, but I was curious,, I know they aren't expensive though if that's what you meant

  • jmlanzaf
    jmlanzaf Posts: 43,061 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @SilverEagle420 said:

    @jmlanzaf said:
    D yes, S no. Not sure it matters on those. What the heck is on the obverse? It looks like paint.

    You mean on the s?? It is actually a rainbow tone on it,, but the angle I took the pic makes it look mostly red, on the other one it's mostly amber but it is a lil splotchy, and I know it's not necessarily relevant, but I was curious,, I know they aren't expensive though if that's what you meant

    Both of the look like they have some kind of foreign substance on them. What is that white stuff that appears textured?

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  • thisistheshow
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    I suggest an acetone bath for both of these. May improve them.

  • SilverEagle420
    SilverEagle420 Posts: 255 ✭✭✭
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    @jmlanzaf said:

    @SilverEagle420 said:

    @jmlanzaf said:
    D yes, S no. Not sure it matters on those. What the heck is on the obverse? It looks like paint.

    You mean on the s?? It is actually a rainbow tone on it,, but the angle I took the pic makes it look mostly red, on the other one it's mostly amber but it is a lil splotchy, and I know it's not necessarily relevant, but I was curious,, I know they aren't expensive though if that's what you meant

    Both of the look like they have some kind of foreign substance on them. What is that white stuff that appears textured?

    All I see is flow lines that are "textured" but I will soak em tonight and see what happens lol

  • thisistheshow
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    @SilverEagle420 said:

    @jmlanzaf said:

    @SilverEagle420 said:

    @jmlanzaf said:
    D yes, S no. Not sure it matters on those. What the heck is on the obverse? It looks like paint.

    You mean on the s?? It is actually a rainbow tone on it,, but the angle I took the pic makes it look mostly red, on the other one it's mostly amber but it is a lil splotchy, and I know it's not necessarily relevant, but I was curious,, I know they aren't expensive though if that's what you meant

    Both of the look like they have some kind of foreign substance on them. What is that white stuff that appears textured?

    All I see is flow lines that are "textured" but I will soak em tonight and see what happens lol

    And please post the after pictures.

  • RogerB
    RogerB Posts: 8,852 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    D - Yes
    S - No (although the mm is nice and crisp)

    (Your photos are getting better, too !)

  • 291fifth
    291fifth Posts: 25,218 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    D is yes.
    S is no.

    All glory is fleeting.
  • Smudge
    Smudge Posts: 10,001 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    D yes. S close.

  • morgandollar1878
    morgandollar1878 Posts: 4,006 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Yes on the D and no on the S.

    Instagram: nomad_numismatics
  • SilverEagle420
    SilverEagle420 Posts: 255 ✭✭✭
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    Ok guys I dipped em for about 10 mins a side, there is some gross stuff left in the acetone,, and the coins look sweet now if I do say so myself


  • SilverEagle420
    SilverEagle420 Posts: 255 ✭✭✭
    edited May 8, 2019 9:44PM
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    @RogerB said:
    D - Yes
    S - No (although the mm is nice and crisp)

    (Your photos are getting better, too !)

    What does mm stand for??

    Edit-- of course right after I post this I realize you meant mint mark, sry I'm tired lol

  • Stooge
    Stooge Posts: 4,701 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    The "D" is a lock FB, the "S" is a coin flip.
    I've seen worse in FB slabs.


    Later, Paul.
  • ricko
    ricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    The D is FB.... The S will be questionable... it does look FB in the magnified pictures... but barely. Cheers, RickO

  • SilverEagle420
    SilverEagle420 Posts: 255 ✭✭✭
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    @Stooge said:
    The "D" is a lock FB, the "S" is a coin flip.
    I've seen worse in FB slabs.

    Are you implying I should slab these? I didnt think they were really good enough?

  • grip
    grip Posts: 9,962 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Yes on the D Maybe on the S.

  • Hemispherical
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    @SilverEagle420

    What a difference!

    Before (kind of looks like dried soap scum).

    After.

  • Stooge
    Stooge Posts: 4,701 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @SilverEagle420 said:

    @Stooge said:
    The "D" is a lock FB, the "S" is a coin flip.
    I've seen worse in FB slabs.

    Are you implying I should slab these? I didnt think they were really good enough?

    That’s really up to you. There are so many ‘44-D Mercs. I’m implying that is a lock Full Band dime. As for the grade, I wouldn’t unless it can go a 7. Otherwise it’s up to you. Not sure about the other one.


    Later, Paul.
  • SilverEagle420
    SilverEagle420 Posts: 255 ✭✭✭
    edited May 9, 2019 1:40PM
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    I've had bad luck with mercs so I honestly couldnt slap a grade on the D,, its sparkly as hell in person though... theres a very light scuff in front of her mouth, but the back is very clean, 65s and higher are ok in the price range,, I'm into both for 14 ea

  • DIMEMAN
    DIMEMAN Posts: 22,403 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    D is nice FB....S is a maybe like others have stated.

    I wouldn't slab either one myself.

  • ike126
    ike126 Posts: 803 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    There both nice d is a lock fb the S is 50/50. They would look nice in a capital holder or a album etc

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