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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Poll Question
I have two coins that fit in the same slot, Seated dime, No Drapery, and one needs to go to another collector. They both have their pluses, but I am having a hard time deciding which one gets to stay. I am requesting your opinion as to which one you would keep. Thank you for your interest!  1. 1838 Small Stars DDR FS-801 2. 1839 O/O RPM FS-501
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Moderator
 United States
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They both have their odd features, but I think the 1839 has better eye appeal and I find O/O RPM more interesting than DDR  |
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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I prefer the toning on the 1838 although I agree with Fuzzy that the O/O is the more interesting variety.
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
7840 Posts |
Something that does not help the RPM is that it is not a Trueview image.
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Rest in Peace
United States
10625 Posts |
That O/O really pops out.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1432 Posts |
If I were still adding to my collection I would advise you to sell the 1838 - - - to me.  My first quick look I liked the 39 with it's smooth gray tones. Then I looked at the higher res pics. The 39 has some black spots in front of the lady and above "TATES OF AM". Went to the 38 and  . The mottled toning gives it great eye appeal IMHO and I bet it looks even better in hand. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
649 Posts |
I like the look of the 1838.
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Valued Member
United States
373 Posts |
1838 for eye appeal by a mile. But I am not a varieties collector, so the O/O doesn't matter to me, even though I agree it is cool.
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
3098 Posts |
The 1838 is more appealing to me, but I like nice toning.
Paul Bulgerin
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4409 Posts |
I chose the 1839 because it has a nice circulated look. I also think New Orleans minted dimes are tougher to find in higher grades because they circulated extensively.
-MV
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4337 Posts |
I'll buy the small stars if you decide to not keep it, just PM me if you're interested in that
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Pillar of the Community
United States
824 Posts |
I chose the 1838 because the toning and overall look is awesome.
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Valued Member
United States
401 Posts |
For me the 38 is the clear winner for a type set, but on the other hand if you're building a New Orleans type....
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3755 Posts |
The 1838 wins due to the awesome toning on it. Were they of equal coloration, then I would say the 39 because I love New Orleans coins.
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I really like the eye appeal of the 1838 based on the photos. If it were me though, I would probably keep both of them  |
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Posted 03/21/2014 05:56 am
