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So I posted this dime close to a year ago but I had lousy photography skills back then. I want a second and final opinion because I'm selling it on ebay right now, unfortunately, to help pay for a trip I'm taking in two weeks and I'm still not very good at grading. Thanks   Edited by jgettings00
08/17/2014 9:19 pm
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 I can't decide First impression is AU-something. I could be way off so I'm curious what others have to say. -MV |
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AU here too.
Also, that toning makes it look like the barber head is floating through a galaxy/space, and I love it.
Only thing I see being major are the slight wear marks on the reverse on some of the leaves and stalks.
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08/18/2014 12:00 am
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AU details, damaged. Heavy, dark, terminal-state toning that would be considered env damage by a TPG. Edited by chasingtailbar
08/18/2014 12:19 am
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That's awesome, looking at it now I definitely see deep space in the toning. Looks even better to me now
Man it's going to be a bummer when or if this one goes, I think I subconsciously listed the starting bid a bit too high in hopes it won't sell or sell for a price I'll actually be okay with.
And that's not damage at the 10:00, it just didn't tone there
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08/18/2014 12:18 am
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It's damaged because of the toning. It's so dark, that I'll bet it's considered environmental damage. Still a nice details coin, but I'll show myself the door if it ever ends up in a problem-free PCGS or NGC slab.
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I would not consider the toning damaged at all. I give it an AU.
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its artificially toned by the looks of it. its a details grade and not worth much more than $15 on a good day at auction or buy it now.
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I agree with AU details, toning looks a bit strange. Although looking at some slabbed barbers on ebay, some might have similar dark toning. Hard to judge without more pics, lighting may be affecting it. |
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I got this in a coin lot which was from someone's old collection. It was in a yellowed 2x2 and had rusted staples. I really don't think it's artificial toning.  |
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A coin with details like that should have some luster remaining. No luster = terminal toning = details grade. LOL I just went looking for it on ebay, thinking I'd put like, a $20 bid in and submit it if I won, just to prove my point... and found it. $205 opening bid? Okay... I could buy this one for less! http://www.ebay.com/itm/191124286143Edited by chasingtailbar
08/18/2014 3:08 pm
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Actually it does have some luster underneath the toning, I just wasn't able to capture it on my camera
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The black areas have no luster, that is terminal toning. Dipping this coin would reveal damaged surfaces. The coin is worth maybe 1/10th of your opening bid. A couple ebay bidiots might get you to $50. I don't mean to offend, but you need to get your head out of the clouds and realize what this coin is actually worth. Even a problem-free AU58 is worth less than $100. If you really wanted to sell it and really wanted to know what it's worth, you'd list at 99 cents and let 'er rip. Edited by chasingtailbar
08/18/2014 3:15 pm
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I don't think this is artificially toned. You see similar toning on higher grade coins that have been stored in a grimey environment for a long time. I'd say AU50 and I like it because of the originality When it comes to a coin like this who cares what a TPG would say, you either like this look or you don't. |
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Whether it has articial, terminal toning or not, your price is way off.
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Posted 08/17/2014 11:56 pm
