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1837 Seated Liberty Dime, Small Date

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It does appear to have been cleaned at some point, but still a very nice piece with great remaining luster.

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 Posted 03/11/2010  7:24 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add echizento to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
AU-55 because of the scratches on the shield and it being dipped.
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 Posted 03/11/2010  7:27 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add rustyboy to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
Yum. This is my favorite of all the seated varieties, and it isn't even close. Dipped coin for sure, but still makes my mouth water.
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Dipped tes
AU details
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Personally, I don't mind a light cleaning on a high grade coin, under the condition that the luster is not seriously impaired. However, a high grade AU/BU coin without luster really really bothers me, and I would much rather have a lower grade.

Your coin is quite nice. Definitely dipped/lightly cleaned; but I think a month or two in the windowsill will bring the surfaces back to life.
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Magnificent coin! Yes, dipped but not badly.

I would also go with AU-55. A real beauty!
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It was probably AU-58 before the dip, which was possibly a misguided attempt to give it a BU look. Still, it looks pretty nice and after a period of retoning it should acquire a more natural appearance. The windowsill suggestion might be worth a try!

For comparison, here is my example of this date, graded AU-55 by ANACS. Your coin shows less wear on the high points so I think it would be solid for an AU-58 details grade.

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