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Valued Member
United States
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The Mercury dime is one of my favorites. I love the design and the overall look of the coin. This 1920 is quite pleasing to look at. It has full bands on the fasces and great details on both the obverse and reverse. The motto is weakly struck on this piece. Thoughts on what it may grade?   |
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Pillar of the Community
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MS details. It would not grade problem free.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
5417 Posts |
I'm with chasingtaller, the coin seems to have field issues.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
602 Posts |
late AU to earl MS, I see no luster?
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Valued Member
 United States
191 Posts |
Sorry about the yellowish tinge on the above photo by the way. It was due to improperly setting the white balance while taking the photo. Here is another photo while held in the Dansco album.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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It's been dipped by the looks and the dark spotting takes away from the reverse appeal. It's not problem free, agreed. MS details.
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Valued Member
United States
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dsfreeworld > It's been dipped by the looks and the dark spotting takes away from the reverse appeal. It's not problem free, agreed. MS details. Not dipped. It is a metal detecting find. The spotting is due to tarnish starting to build up while buried. No cleaning other than holding it under running water to remove the bit of loosened surface soil it had on it.  I agree too that it's not problem free. It sure look good in my album though.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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It seems to be MS but I agree that it is a problem coin.
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Australia
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
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Regardless of grade, a very nice metal detecting find.  |
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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 with Shafta, nice fine! |
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Posted 04/09/2014 11:28 pm
