Poll - which AU58 Barber dime do you prefer and why?

Casey · August 12, 2007 8:15AM

Both of these are PCGS graded AU58 dimes. Please indicate which dime you prefer and why. I realize the quality of the images isn't the same. The first coin was imaged by Mark Goodman, and the second by yours truly.

Russ · August 12, 2007 8:22AM

First one by a mile. The second one looks cleaned and retoned.

Russ, NCNE

fc · August 12, 2007 8:23AM

the bottom images are hard to interpret.
i like the look of the top coin, but i really have to wonder if the
one below is a much higher grade or not.

soo i shall choose the top.

Barndog · August 12, 2007 8:25AM

what Russ said.

Musky1011 · August 12, 2007 8:27AM

<< <i>First one by a mile. The second one looks cleaned and retoned.

Russ, NCNE >>

OffCenter · August 12, 2007 8:28AM

I'm a sucker for color so will go with coin number TWO. I'll bet it looks much better in hand.

ricko · August 12, 2007 8:30AM

Number one... second is hard to judge, picture not nearly the quality of the first one... Cheers, RickO

speety · August 12, 2007 8:31AM

What Barndog said Russ said.

MidLifeCrisis · August 12, 2007 8:35AM

I agree with Russ and Barndog and Musky1011 and speety and...

AnkurJ · August 12, 2007 8:37AM

There seems to be a lot of hits on the first coin around the lips and face, which is why I dont like it. This is why I like the second one. This is being said assuming there has not been any tampering done with the coins.
AJ

Myqqy · August 12, 2007 8:38AM

Definately the first one- it looks more even and original...

crito · August 12, 2007 8:50AM

I voted #2, not because I like it better, just to disagree with Russ. Plus there was no option that said "they both look cleaned and retoned"

dizzyfoxx · August 12, 2007 9:03AM

<< <i>First one by a mile. The second one looks cleaned and retoned.

Russ, NCNE >>

I agree with Mr. Russ. I think they both definitely have a nice look to them, but I prefer the originality of the first.

tightbudget · August 12, 2007 9:12AM

<< <i>First one by a mile. The second one looks cleaned and retoned.

Russ, NCNE >>

Yup.

stev32k · August 12, 2007 9:17AM

From a purely photographic standpoint the first image is far better. The second image is slightly out of focus, not well lit, and so small that it is hard to see any detail - even the date is hard to read. The top photo shows good detail, has good lighting, and is a better image. The second coin might have better eye appeal in hand, but you can't tell it from the photo.

Bochiman · August 12, 2007 9:41AM

1st one...more natural look.
Less garrish. Smooth toning

Poll - which AU58 Barber dime do you prefer and why?

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