I hope I am not causing too many problems, posting the coins, I really struggle with grading. I appreciate your knowledge and time. A 1903 Barber dime, Philadelphia Mint? Many thanks Allan
Yes, that 1903 was minted in Philadelphia. A shame it's got that one spot of corrosion. Other than that it would have had nice eye appeal.
It has EF sharpness. If the green spot on the obverse would lift, it would be a nice coin. It takes an expert to do that. Don't try it yourself.
It’s a Philadelphia mint and it’s a shame about that spot. You’re not bothering us do keep posting and asking questions. It’s the only way to learn. Welcome to CT.
Welcome to CT. Nice dime. Its needs proper conservation ASAP. For help with grading and to up your game try https://www.pcgs.com/photograde I suggest you try photo grade first, then post your coin with your own grading results including what you see that influenced your own grade. Fellow CT members will help with your progress. Happy collecting!
I could even go AU50 on a technical grade - the Liberty headband is distinct across all of the lower edge. How was the coin stored? The bright green blob looks like PVC damage to me. I've read soaking in acetone can help but since I've never done it somebody else should advise on that.
Careful application of acetone on a Q-tip might be a relatively safe thing to attempt, I would imagine? I agree that the coin could have AU50 details- the only reason I backed away from that above is because of the lack of luster.
It was in a plastic page of a coin folder, it dosent seem "deep" , if you understand my meaning , mainly surface.
Acetone might help, and it might not. I've tried it on PVC spots, and it will help if the spot is not deep. If you are careful not to swab too hard, the acetone will not hurt it. Rinse the whole coin, not just the spot, however, since the acetone will lift off dirt and you don't want an uneven effect. If the spot is corrosion, nothing will help; even if you remove it there will be damage left, but, still, it might look better.
