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1797 Draped Bust Dime-Is This Surface Abrasion? Correctly Graded?

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 Posted 11/12/2021  11:42 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Adam590 to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
When given a second chance to get this coin (after the original post, in which I did not own the coin, but was dreaming of one day owning a coin like it), I actually took the opportunity, after much deliberation. I respect everyone's opinion about AT and despite these opinions, I love the coin's details--and DL was really willing to work with me on price (and trade-ins!). This coin is by far the fanciest acquisition in my collection. I know everyone says this, but it looks better in person!

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 Posted 11/12/2021  11:54 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Adam590 to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
@Numismatic Student: I think there are 30 or less 1797 dimes (with 16 stars) in this grade or higher. It is probably in the top 30 specimens for 1797 dimes in general, though. I also really like the eye--again, at this time, DL also had a 1796 dime in an AU(50) holder that was CACed with some bits of the same green toning, but in weird, less attractive patterns. The wear was a lot more substantial, though, and I found the coin to be ugly. For some reason, this dime spoke to me a lot more than other similarly graded specimens did. I am sure that there may be 1796 AU(55) dimes that look a little nicer, but I don't mind this one representing its type in my collection with its good strike and bold details.
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I think it looks great. Congratulations on your acquisition.

Heritage has this 1796 10c in AU55 that I was considering purchasing if I didn't win the one yesterday at auction. I think it is very attractive too, but that eagle looks like a plucked chicken with no feathers and a flat head compared to yours.

https://coins.ha.com/itm/early-dime...bnail-071515
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I thought I saw this one in Sunshine Rare Coins' ebay store--the toning is gorgeous (as it is on so many of his coins!), but yeah, the details on the reverse underwhelm me for an AU(55). My 1797 was less than this (even before the partial trade-ins!), and I wouldn't trade :).
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A lot of dealers are offering their coins for a fixed price through a consignment at heritage. I think it's a newer thing they're trying out. It's a good idea and Heritage gets a cut of dealer sales to third parties. They're sort of killing it right now. Let's see how long it lasts.
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