(Better Pictures added) Opinions on an 1809 Dime
kalshacon
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I tried to get some better shots and I think I succeeded, anyway here they are. I am looking to hear your opinions on this dime (specifically grade or net grade). My images are not very good, the color of the obverse more closely matches the reverse photo. Thanks.
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<< <i>F details, scratched. >>
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<< <i>F details, scratched. >>
Ditto, plus cleaned.
IMO the details are every bit of Fine for the issue, heck the reverse has claims to very fine, the obverse typically weakly struck?
sure it's got a few marks... but they look like contemporary "test marks" to me; I don't mind such marks as much as some people do... some folks are of the opinion "it's scratched, pass" whether it's a new staple scratch or an old cut where a shopkeeper or someone unfamiliar with the "new designs" made sure it was solid silver.
they do detract, I'd net it to a Good 6 as a first offer but would probably compromise at VG8. know what you mean about the color, some of my quick shots in oldfashioned round lightbulb lights turn out yellowish like that.
edited to add:
would like to see some pictures in shaded sunlight with the white balance set to "outdoor"
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