Does this Mercury Dime have full bands? The coin is graded by PCGS but I don't feel like divulging the date/mm or grade. Please vote in the attached poll. As always, comments welcome! Paul
I voted yes , the line is unbroken as far I can see . Seems like a week strike on the vertical and diagonal lines though .
I don't know, looks like there's some weakness & hits to the trough, which according to the PCGS definition would mean, not full bands.
I don't pretend to know what PCGS says, (so won't vote in poll), but when I used to collect these things I wouldn't call this FSB. Too soft a strike IMHO.
Correct, PCGS only looks at the center band, NGC looks at all three bands. Neither one of them have any requirements regarding the vertical lines of the fasces for a coin to get the designation. That said, based on the PCGS requirements, I'd have to say that yes this coin meets their requirements. The center band is clear and distinct, and there are no breaks that cross the center line. Personally, I disagree with the PCGS requirements and favor the NGC standard.
My guess is PCGS said they were not full bands even though I voted yes. I do not see why else this would be posted.
I kinda wonder as well Dick, but maybe Paul thinks it shouldn't be and it is and that's why he posted it. Could go either way as to why he did.
I think it could go either way, depending on the date/mm. If it was a year known for strong strikes, then I don't think PCGS would grant it FB status. Conversely, if it was a date such as 1945 P or a early semi/key date, then I think PCGS would give it FB. The only issue I have is the center part of the band, which appears to have some slight mushing together and chatter -- though, it may just be my eyes and/or the pixelated nature of my screen, haha
I saw yes. There are no hits across the bands and they are clearly split Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Looks like FSB's to me. Incidentally, on the NGC vs PCGS standard, is it common to find a merc that has a full split in the center band but not full splits in the top and bottom bands (outside of damage after the strike)? My impression has been that PCGS only uses the center band because it would be highly unusual to have a full split there and no full split on the other bands. Perhaps my impression is wrong.
It happens often enough. PCGS has more lenient standards than NGC for every special designation there is.
