1917-D And 1927-S Dimes - Solid AU-53 Problem Free?

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one_fine_dime Pillar of the Community United States 591 Posts	Posted 02/06/2020 11:07 pm can't tell if these exhibit original skin or if they've been dipped and retoned. Legit grading via TPG I assume (no details)? Thanks! Edited by one_fine_dime 02/06/2020 11:08 pm Report this Post to the Staff

John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 02/07/2020 05:33 am You know I can't grade, but I Like the eye appeal on the 17 better. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
T-BOP Rest in Peace United States 18456 Posts	Posted 02/07/2020 08:19 am 17-D EF-45 27-S EF-40 Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 02/07/2020 09:30 am I agree with 45 and 40, respectively. Report this Post to the Staff
panzaldi Bedrock of the Community United States 18687 Posts	Posted 02/07/2020 10:14 am 17 - AU50 28 - XF45 I don't think they were dipped Report this Post to the Staff
one_fine_dime Pillar of the Community United States 591 Posts	Posted 02/07/2020 10:35 am Ok, I'm wondering if T-BOP and Coinfrog have slightly more conservative grading standards than others: Check out XF-40 on page 7 here: https://www.PCGS.com/resources/guid...Dime-web.pdf See XF-40 on this page: https://www.thesprucecrafts.com/how...dimes-768393 My impression was that at XF-40, the curl that juts out across from Liberty's nose is typically merged with her cheekbone, the wispy hairs below the wing are generally flat. On the revers, the horizontal bands at the top and bottom of the fasces (ignoring the often weak strike of central bands) are often merged together to some extent. Can you tell me what criteria you use for discerning between XF and AU...not a formal reference, just what do you look for? Thanks. Report this Post to the Staff
one_fine_dime Pillar of the Community United States 591 Posts	Posted 02/07/2020 10:46 am Interesting, so far 3 folks say the 17-D is higher grade. Here's something to consider, take a look just at the red boxed area on both coins. Report this Post to the Staff
merclover Bedrock of the Community United States 10635 Posts	Posted 02/09/2020 8:36 pm You have to look at other areas besides the red box, specifically the reverse, which typically where grade is assigned. I agree the 17 is a higher grade. I agree with T-BOP and coinfrog, 45 and 40, respectively. Report this Post to the Staff
one_fine_dime Pillar of the Community United States 591 Posts	Posted 02/09/2020 9:10 pm Thanks for your thoughts merclover. Yes, I certainly realize that grade isn't determined by features in the red box alone. That was one example. In any event, after carefully examining a slew of PCGS and NGC XF40-AU53 graded Mercury dimes, I'm certain these two would be AU50 minimum any day of the week. If you can find a PCGS or NGC merc at XF40 that looks as good as this 27-S, I'd love to see photos! Quote: ...specifically the reverse, which typically where grade is assigned I respectfully disagree with this too. Grading Mercury dimes is certainly not limited to reverse features. Bidding on these two coins ends momentarily. I considered them, but in the end decided not to bid. This seller's photos seem off to me. My instinct tells me these coins were dipped and retoned, these do not say "crusty original" to me. 1927-S: 352958180719 1917-D: 233484025325 The surfaces are just too uniform in color and in the AU range wear-wise, I'd expect more toning all around the edges of the devices. Report this Post to the Staff
one_fine_dime Pillar of the Community United States 591 Posts	Posted 02/09/2020 9:18 pm Here's a classic XF40, with a CAC sticker to boot! I think you guys gotta up your game. Report this Post to the Staff
IndianGoldEagle Bedrock of the Community United States 36839 Posts	Posted 02/17/2020 12:32 pm Both look original. 17-D AU-50, 27-S AU-53. Report this Post to the Staff
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