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Pillar of the Community
Germany
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I have been expanding my early dime collection lately by adding some Seated dimes, focusing specifically on the early dates. The Seated dime Type which succeeded the Capped Busts was first introduced in 1837. Two distinct varieties were minted at Philadelphia that year: small dates and large dates. The large date variety is slightly more plentiful than the small date. The Red Book states that 1837 being the first year, many were saved and consequently many can be found today in higher grades. I recently added the Large Date type to my collection. The coin is lightly toned, possibly dipped and some marks present, but it shows quite a bit of lustre as well. The 1837 small date which I have had for a while is colourfully toned, specially the reverse. For once I was able to capture the colours in this new set of pictures. Let me hear what you guys think, thanks! Large Date:   Small Date:   |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Great examples of the varieties.
That's some excellent color on the SD.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
5887 Posts |
 Very nice coins! Unfortunately, I'm not very good with grading so I can't give you a grade. The toning on the SD is very nice, and they are both great examples of those varieties as well. Also a nice die crack on the large date.  -CH27 Collector of U.S. Coins, Varieties, and Colonial Coinage
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Pillar of the Community
United States
772 Posts |
I'm going to throw out a grade somewhere in XF for both. I really like the small date. Nice pickups!
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
94367 Posts |
I'll say AU-58 on the Large and AU-55+ on the Small. Stunning examples.
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
8938 Posts |
The LD I'll throw UNC Details Ovedipped, the SD I'd put at AU58  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
18663 Posts |
LD - AU58 possibly cleaned
SD - AU55
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3486 Posts |
I do like the small date better than the large date. Just WHERE do you find these in Germany? I have a large date dime in XF or better so and it looks nice.. My 1837 Half Dime is a small date.. I have spent LOTS of time studying these varieties. My eyes are tired...... Edited by matthewvincent
06/01/2019 4:04 pm
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Valued Member
Canada
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I have a large date with the same die crack at the 4 o'clock
great pair of dimes!
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
11882 Posts |
LD AU55
SD AU details cleaned
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2125 Posts |
LD AU58
SD AU53 cleaned retoned market acceptable.
Very nice!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Posted 06/01/2019 10:41 am
