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Toughie. I'll say EF-40 by a nose, but scratches under the eye (pic 1) and across the neck (pic 2) will probably detail it.
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06/18/2021 8:31 pm
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 with coinfrogs details assesment, I think the grade might go EF40 just due to the eye appeal and reverse strength, but it's really close to a VF35. "Buy the Book Before You Buy the Coin" - Aaron R. Feldman - "And read it" - Me 2013! ANA Life Member #3288 in good standing since 1981, ANS, Early American Coppers Member (EAC), Colonial Coin Collectors Club member (C4), Conder Token Collector Club member (CTCC), Civil War Token Society (CWTS) member, Liberty Seated Collectors Club (LSCC) & Numismatic Bibliomania Society member (NBS), USMex, Member in good standing, 2¢ variety collector. See my want page: http://goccf.com/t/140440 |
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I agree with EF Details, too bad about the scratches but still a nice looking coin. Is there PVC damage on the obverse? Funny how lots of these O dimes from the era have odd stuff going on with the rims - reverse lower right on this one.
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@kbbpll I went to this LCS because a few friends of mine told me the dealer was upstanding. I bought this coin and an 1899-o and a circulated 1896 proof both Barber dimes. I was told he popped all the coins from an old album; however, he couldn't promise me that this 1902-o would straight grade....but they all now reside in my Dansco album. The 1899-o has a bit of color too, but nothing like this. I'll probably post a "grade this coin please" in the next following days since I'm out of town. I just became an uncle.......hopefully the fun uncle.....and since I'm the only uncle...my vote is "the fun uncle." Edited by DoctorBurnzy
06/19/2021 12:24 am
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congrats on the new addition to your family tree. I have to put in the XF details box as well.
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EF-40 , But It's borderline on Details or straight . I think it can go either way .  |
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I'm at EF-40 Details, Scratched, due to the hits mentioned earlier, but I do find the toning to be pleasing.
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I'd say a solid XF-45, and the reverse actually looks low AU, but likely details from the scratch below the eye.
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I definitely see the eye appeal, regardless of the scratches. The reverse is definitely nice. I'm on the VF-35/EF-40 fence. This may be one that a TPG straight grades as VF but details if it crosses the EF line. I see it as a bourse floor haggler, where it likely would be called EF but priced between VF and EF to compensate for the scratches. I don't find the scratches distracting. Nice coin. Congrats on becoming an uncle! It's a great gig. My wife and I sure enjoy spoiling our niece and nephews. It's a tough job, but somebody's got to do it. |
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Will probably straight grade EF-40.
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The toning is really, really nice!
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Scratch or not, beautiful toning.
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Are you thinking of sending it in?
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Ef40 details. Nice toning.
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