What's the deal with this barber dime?

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• Barbercoin Posts: 1,035 ✭✭✭

  July 19, 2008 1:49AM

  I'm gonna guess first of all, the photo is poor. I can't tell if it's a dark coin or it's tilted away from the original light source. This pictures does not give you the chance to see items like corrosion or previous cleanings.

  WTB: Barber Quarters XF

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• DorkGirl Posts: 9,994 ✭✭✭

  July 19, 2008 1:59AM

  It looks like a scan. Most scanners don't do well with shiny.

  Becky

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• copperfan Posts: 803

  July 19, 2008 2:01AM

  First, welcome! Crummy pic, bu looks like it has a big hit on the bust. Also might be harshly cleaned and or retoned.
  
  I would avoid such coins. If your still new in the hobby, I recommend reading every book you can about the series you like and every grading book too. Nothing beats looking at the very coins though.
  
  I wont say stick to slabbed coins, others will. I would say, stick to your comfort zone. Good luck and remember, its your hobby, have fun.

  Looking for Au Classic Commems...
  Also looking for VF-EF Seated halves.
  
  Sell me your old auction catalogs...

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• lcoopie Posts: 8,873 ✭✭✭✭✭

  July 19, 2008 2:24AM

  as you noticed,
  you can't see it well
  therefore, avoid it
  
  I don't think you can say any more

  LCoopie = Les

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• MFH Posts: 11,720 ✭✭✭✭

  July 19, 2008 3:14AM

  
  Polarbeer,
  
  
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  Re: The Image of the 1910 Dime.
  
  Its the image - its not that great - the lighting is off.
  The color in hand won't be that steel-blue-gray
  - unless its been dipped out and then artifically toned.
  
  Better to pass on this coin - you'll locate many others.
  
  Since you are new to the hobby - don't buy raw coins on line just yet;
  buy from a dealer at a coin show or in a shoppe who is helpful.
  
  ...and better yet, buy a precertified coin - and preferably already in a PCGS holder.
  ...that way you know you have a solid coin and it'll be something
  you can be proud of to have in your collection.
  
  Wait to buy raw coins until you've gotten a bit more experience.
  

  Mike Hayes
  ~~~~~~~~~~~~
  Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
  
  New Barber Purchases

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• pursuitofliberty Posts: 7,331 ✭✭✭✭✭

  July 19, 2008 3:44AM

  Welcome Polarbeer!!
  
  
  
  Re-read Mike's post ...
  
  seriously good advice
  
  
  
  
  and stick around and enjoy the ride

  
  “We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
  
  Todd - BHNC #242

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• 291fifth Posts: 24,709 ✭✭✭✭✭

  July 19, 2008 3:49AM

  My guess: A polished coin with bad photography. Who knows if the color is on the coin or just a reflection?

  All glory is fleeting.

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• commoncents05 Posts: 10,096 ✭✭✭

  July 19, 2008 4:02AM

  I agree polished coins with a scan.
  
  Welcome to the boards! I am truly shocked the avatar hasn't been taken by someone else.
  
  -Paul

  Many Quality coins for sale at http://www.CommonCentsRareCoins.com

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