Fb or not??

SilverEagle420 · May 8, 2019 11:24AM

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 · May 8, 2019 11:37AM

D looks yes, s, not in my book.

SilverEagle420 · May 8, 2019 11:44AM

I can't quite tell on that s if it's an unbroken separation lol, thanks

jmlanzaf · May 8, 2019 11:49AM

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

SilverEagle420 · May 8, 2019 12:19PM

@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 · May 8, 2019 1:29PM

@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?

thisistheshow · May 8, 2019 1:52PM

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

SilverEagle420 · May 8, 2019 1:55PM

@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 · May 8, 2019 2:29PM

@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 · May 8, 2019 2:45PM

D - Yes
S - No (although the mm is nice and crisp)

(Your photos are getting better, too !)

291fifth · May 8, 2019 2:47PM

D is yes.
S is no.

Smudge · May 8, 2019 7:13PM

D yes. S close.

morgandollar1878 · May 8, 2019 8:43PM

Yes on the D and no on the S.

SilverEagle420 · May 8, 2019 9:42PM

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 · May 8, 2019 9:43PM

@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 · May 9, 2019 12:21AM

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

ricko · May 9, 2019 4:26AM

The D is FB.... The S will be questionable... it does look FB in the magnified pictures... but barely. Cheers, RickO

SilverEagle420 · May 9, 2019 6:07AM

@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 · May 9, 2019 7:15AM

Yes on the D Maybe on the S.

Hemispherical · May 9, 2019 10:34AM

@SilverEagle420

What a difference!

Before (kind of looks like dried soap scum).

After.

Stooge · May 9, 2019 12:16PM

@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.

SilverEagle420 · May 9, 2019 1:40PM

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 · May 9, 2019 2:17PM

D is nice FB....S is a maybe like others have stated.

I wouldn't slab either one myself.

ike126 · May 10, 2019 3:43AM

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

Fb or not??

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