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I picked up a nice Capped Bust Dime last week and wanted to see what the forum members had to say about the grade in comparison to PCGS, and whether it was a JR-9 10. I initially thought it was a JR-10 based on the reverse die clashes, but, the seller had it listed as a JR-9. I am sure that the die diagnostics would override the die clashes, which could pop up on any variety. Thank you for your interest and comments.    |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Looks au53 based on flatness of the obverse and lack of luster. The flat head on the eagle looks like a weak strike, but detracts from the eye appeal such that I would only shell out XF money for it if that. I would have held out for a well struck piece.
IN NECESSARIIS UNITAS - IN DUBIIS LIBERTAS - IN OMNIBUS CARITAS THE MAN IN THE ARENA, Theodore Roosevelt at the Sorbonne Paris on April 23, 1910: " It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles or where the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly, who errs and comes up short again and again, because there is no effort without error or shortcoming, but who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, who spends himself in a worthy cause; who, at the best, knows, in the end, the triumph of high achievement, and who, at the worst, if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who knew neither victory nor defeat." My coin website: https://fairfaxcoins.com |
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Typical light strike on reverse which might appear as wear at first glance. Halos indicate a very old cleaning, but the tone over makes it market acceptable. Tiny bit of luster showing on reverse in tight detail areas.
Very few distractions of any kind. I'm torn between 45 and 50, but given the great coins you usually snag ill stay with the 50.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Seems JR-9 to me, from the Star 13 position.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Nice going forum members XF45, and I can see the pup on the JR-9 variety, thank you!
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Posted 09/05/2017 10:12 am
