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Pillar of the Community
United States
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This is my third 1926-S that I bought in 2018. While it is far from perfect, I'm thinkin' third time's a charm (at least until I spot another one). In hand, this appears to be an honestly circulated specimen, unadulterated. There is a small scratch up on Liberty's wing between the 'R' and 'T' in LIBERTY. I'm hoping that (or anything else) would not prevent a TPG grade. Please let me know your thoughts on this one - grade and original surfaces. There is a cool story with this one too, that I'll post up on the main " US coins and Currency" forum soon. Thanks so much!        |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Looks XF40'ish to me. Nice coin!
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
21788 Posts |
I notice that there are big price differences for '26S dimes in the EF40 to MS60 range.
I am not a fan of slabbing, but this is not about me. My collection will never be sold into the American market.
Having made these two points, I would get this coin slabbed.
The potential nominal value of more than $100 justifies it.
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Could go EF-45 too bad about the obverse scratch . IMHO I would not send it in .  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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EF-45 tops, nice example but not worth insane submission costs these days.
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Pillar of the Community
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591 Posts |
Thanks for the replies thus far! My collecting goals right now involve locating problem free raw coins with generally original surfaces that would presumably receive a straight grade from a TPG in the event I submit at some point in the future (maybe 30 years from now) when I want/need to sell. I was able to pick this coin up for (only) $100, which is even less than VF35 greysheet. But I'd really be interested to hear if folks think PCGS or NGC would likely designate this as details due to the scratch (or any other reason). To look at the coin w/o magnification (naked eye), the wing scratch looks relatively minor. What do others think, is this likely to receive a "Details" grade? Edited by one_fine_dime
01/04/2019 10:35 am
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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i see the obverse scratch in the wing and a few scratches in the right reverse field to the right of the fasces may details this coin
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Thanks numismatic student. I see the reverse scratches as (hopefully) minor for TPG'ing, related to wear/circulation. The wing scratch seems relatively minor too, but I agree that with the way TPG's sometimes grade, it is hard to guess if they would "Details" this coin because of it. I found this, which indicates PCGS considers " Large - prominent scratch(s)" worthy of a "Details" designation. Very subjective. https://www.PCGS.com/news/my-coin-g...es-that-meanThe PCGS grading standards say the following: Scratch(s)
Depends on the severity and/or the quantity of the scratch or scratches. Faint, old, toned-over scratches may be acceptable; bright, fresh scratches may not. Placement is an important factor.https://www.PCGS.com/Content/pdf/PC...tandards.pdfOverall, it seems like a keeper at $100, but I'm going to try and stop in at my LCS and see what the owner says about it. |
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United States
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I use the app from PCGS photograde on my phone.
AU53 on this side of the screen for your Merc!
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I think this one would straight grade AU-50.
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Rest in Peace
United States
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I don't think the obverse scratch details this coin .  |
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United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Another good buy. I would grade it EF-45, there's also nicks on the face and chin area. But I got a feeling that TPG may possibly go AU-50 if there's enough luster, depending on who's looking at it. |
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United States
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With the luster remaining and how bold the bands are I like this coin at AU-50. Would be higher (55) if not for the scratches but not enough to details it IMO.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Thanks everyone, your comments are making my day! EF-45 to low AU sounds about right to me. I got lucky snatching this one up. Yes, it does indeed have real luster remaining! Here is a link to the other post I just made, regarding the ebay seller and the origin story of this coin! Pretty cool story, a great accompaniment to a great coin. http://goccf.com/t/336876Edited by one_fine_dime
01/05/2019 7:32 pm
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United States
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Revisiting this thread as I just came across another Mercury dime that was PCGS details graded due to a scratch. Based on this and comparison to the relative size of the scratch on my 1926-S, I'm leaning more towards thinking that PCGS would likely details my coin. I'm not super concerned by this presumption, as it was a good buy regardless and I think it is still "valuable" for the rarity of this semi-key and its overall condition. But I just thought I'd share and see what others think.   |
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