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Me: AU-50.
PCGS: MS-62, possibly FB.
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AU-50. Has the crispness of an AU but missing the lustrous original surfaces.
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AU50 the reverse could be close to 53 but I don't think its enough to pull the grade. I like the P overdate rather than the D. I have a graded VF20 I bought in the early 70's, doubt I would ever sell it.
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AU50. Very scarce and lovely example. Obverse is more worn than the reverse.
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I would say AU50 or so. Was looking for one as well till my wife told me know more coins for a while. Not a huge fan of the hit on the chin though.
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Trick question, I suppose. Two correct numerical grades, but Brandmeister was on the right track with "PCGS: MS-62, possibly FB." Who knew that PCGS gives the FB to circulated coins? But apparently only the 1916-D and 1942/1. But beyond that, does anybody think this coin should get FB? I only see 50% of a split band.  |
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From PCGS The bands on a Mercury dime are found within the fasces design element, serving as the main reverse device that resembles a bundle of sticks and an axe wrapped within vines of olive leaves. Binding all these elements together are the bands, which are shown as three sets of twin belts. The Full Bands designation is granted to Mercury dimes in which the central (middle) set of bands shows a complete split in the middle Qualifying for the Full Bands Designation For the most part, Full Bands designations are bestowed only to Mercury dimes that grade MS60 or better and exhibit a complete separation of the central crossband on the reverse of the coin. However, there are exceptions made for the rare 1916-D Mercury dime as well as the 1942/1 and 1942/1-D overdates, which can receive a Full Bands designation on a qualifying coin grading as low as AU50. In all cases, there must be no interruption of the separation of the subject crossbands, including marks, gouges, nicks, or other surface imperfections This coin does not appear to qualify for the FB designation. Edited by Everest
02/29/2024 04:08 am
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PCGS population report actually shows full bands coins for this variety graded VF30 and VF35, one of each. That's in addition to the 43 they have graded AU50-AU58. Even if the VF coins are a typo, it seems pretty clear that they openly acknowledge they won't grade all Mercury dimes under the same standards. A preference is given simply due to the popularity of the variety. |
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I was at AU-53 and it is not even close to FB to me.
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The entity that submitted the coin for grading got really, really lucky and/or pulled some strings to get what they got.
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Enlarging the pic suggests it was indeed a gift.
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Amazing, the TPG's are in a world of their own. |
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