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Valued Member
Canada
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Hello all! I may have had to wake up at an ungodly hour of the night, but I'm now the proud owner (well, when it arrives!  ) of an 1879 dime! Any thoughts on circulated proof vs. Circulation strike and the potential grade? Seller pics from the lot, sorry for the quality! Link to original listing: https://www.ebay.ca/itm/ANTIQUE-COI...254890696652  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I'll say EF-45, but larger pics would help.
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
5667 Posts |
I'd also say XF-45. The numbers look a bit too rounded for an impaired proof, but you got a fantastic deal for that lot, congrats!
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
18657 Posts |
the photos could be a little sharper but the strike on this coin and overall detail imo this coin is AU50. you stole this one.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4680 Posts |
At least XF-45, business strike. Great steal at that price!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
9792 Posts |
Minimum EF45 possibly an AU coin. As said we need better photos, closer, brighter and cropped tighter.
"Buy the Book Before You Buy the Coin" - Aaron R. Feldman - "And read it" - Me 2013! ANA Life Member #3288 in good standing since 1981, ANS, Early American Coppers Member (EAC), Colonial Coin Collectors Club member (C4), Conder Token Collector Club member (CTCC), Civil War Token Society (CWTS) member, Liberty Seated Collectors Club (LSCC) & Numismatic Bibliomania Society member (NBS), USMex, Member in good standing, 2¢ variety collector. See my want page: http://goccf.com/t/140440 |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
5825 Posts |
Wow! Nice auction win.
I agree with everyone else grades of XF-45 from these photos.
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
1273 Posts |
I'd say it creeps into AU50
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1959 Posts |
I'll jump on the bandwagon and go 45-50. I'm jealous. Great pick!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4691 Posts |
I would say XF-40-45. Perhaps 45, but photos are not very good and hopefully for the OP no scratches or other problems (like plugged holes).
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Valued Member
 Canada
242 Posts |
Thanks everyone!
Crossing my fingers for no hidden issues!
I promise nice full-size pics as soon as it arrives!
LRC
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Pillar of the Community
United States
7018 Posts |
Don't you just love those late-night ending auctions...great score...  |
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
6529 Posts |
I say XF-45 for now. Please post new pics when you get it
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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In terms of grade I agree with everyone else. Though as far as proof vs business strike I'd need better pics to try to get a definitive die match. There were a total of 8 dies used to produce both proof and business strike 1879 Dimes. Of those 4 dies were used to strike proof coins
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Posted 03/12/2021 09:31 am
