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I've gone through several coins looking for that valuable one. Can't seem to find any. I have about 3 tubes of mercurys, and 2 of Roosevelts. I have at least 2 1916's, but, they're so worn, I wouldn't be able to tell the mint mark, if it had one. Anyway, I have this 1917s, that I was thinking might be worth $20 or more. I've seen some that don't look as good, that are priced for way more than $20. I've read some things about grading, and, just when I think maybe I can decide for myself, whatever I'm reading throws a wrench into my head, so to speak. I know that you're supposed to use natural light, when taking pictures, unfortunately, it's dark and rainy outside. I just thought, if someone could tell me if I'm in the ballpark, or, ask me what I'm smoking, just to get a rough idea would be a help. Thanks.   *** Moved by Staff to a more appropriate forum. *** |
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Pillar of the Community
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Looks like AU details with a polishing. Is it overly shiny?
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New Member
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No not at all. I have it sitting next to a '64 Kennedy, that is really shiny. Sitting next to that coin, you can tell it has just a bit of tarnish?
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I've seen my fair share of Mercury's as have a lot of the CCF community. I have seen plenty that have that "polished" look as this one does but it's a good possibility you got a fresh business strike off proof dies and it creates that proof-like appearance on the devices. I think it's original. Quote:
I have at least 2 1916's, but, they're so worn, I wouldn't be able to tell the mint mark, if it had one. Challenge yourself here. There is an abundant amount of information available if you keyword search it on the CCF and online in general. The "D" MM 1916 dies have specific diagnostics on the reverse that allow aspiring numismatists to identify the coin successfully. The head-start I will offer is that there were only 4 known reverses for the "D" MM that year. Seek and ye shall find. |
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There's a lot of old guys who could use some help too :)
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Bedrock of the Community
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Could be the lighting. AU53
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Pillar of the Community
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Coin looks AU50 to me. Not sure about surfaces, coins can be difficult to photograph! Keep in mind that coin grading is a lot of learning and practice,and doesn't happen quickly! We can all learn from this forum..These guys know a lot!
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New Member
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I probably had the light too close, and on too bright a setting.
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Pillar of the Community
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Get some more pics' and post them..nice coin. Lots of info on NGC & PCGS website
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Pillar of the Community
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I bit of wear on the high points. Surfaces look OK. Coin has a bit of original luster. I think AU-53 is in the ballpark.
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New Member
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Ok, let me take a swing at grading. I'm gonna say G07. Am I in the ballpark?   |
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Bedrock of the Community
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your new pics are a little better. the surfaces do appear to be more highly polished than normal. probably the die was polished no long before this one was struck which would result in a more than normal polished look. y
on the 1893 dime,thats a pretty good guess on the grade. although technically there is no G7 grade it would grade a solid G6
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New Member
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So, I'm in the ballpark then. I'm getting the impression it's the better looking coins that are the more difficult to grade. Thanks for the input.
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Bedrock of the Community
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although technically there is no G7 grade According to whom, exactly? I've got plenty of old copper in G7 -- it says so on the envelopes!  EAC always has to be a "special" sort of folks, now, don't they...can't play by the nice ANA rules... :P Member ANA - EAC - TNA - SSDC - CCT #890 "Most of the things worth doing in the world had been declared impossible before they were done." -- Louis D. Brandeis |
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