Thoughts on this 1909D Dime

I have had this Dime for years. Any ideas on what it would grade? I know the photos are bad...just looking for some general thoughts. thank you.

 

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Possible VF, but....
the reverse looks like it has scratches

 

XF, environmental damage with all the dark splotches.

 

I'm right with @messydesk. XF details, environmental damage.

 

So, I guess sending it in would make no sense.

 

I'd try a good long acetone soak. There's a decent chance that black crap will come off. Is well worth a try. Soak it overnight and see what that does

 

XF for sure. As others have said, the toning looks rather blah! I don't know if it would qualify as environmental damage, or just unattractive toning. The former would give it a details grade, the latter would not change the technical grade.

 

Just want thank everyone who chimed in. Love this forum, so much great info. Might try the acetone...

 

Even if the black comes off (which, I don't think it will), you'll be left with the results of the corrosion. And, the reverse appears to have been cleaned with some sort of harsh treatment. I'd say the coin has strong VF details (maybe EF?), but because of the corrosion and cleaning is probably only worth $50-$65.

 

I thought you were crazy with that value, and then I looked.

I forgot that it is a better date, lower than 1 million mintage.

Sorry for my thoughts.