SGS coin grading question. 52 S Dime

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  1. Newbie69

    Newbie69 Doesn't make cents!

    So I did my research on this coin grading company and they seem to be (Harbor Feight) at best! For lack of a better analogy. So this 1952 S dime is graded MS70 by SGS which I figure to be off a bit. Now I'm still learning to identify errors and such I have never held an MS coin so I wouldn't know what to look for. I'm posting some pics, the best I could take through the holder to see what you more experienced eyes think! One more thing, the last pic is the mint mark which appears to be a RPM but could be the plastic causing this. Thanks in advance! BTW I hate Harbor Freight only because I spend too much money every time I walk in there. LOL ATTACH=full]836349[/ATTACH] IMG_20181019_214900980_HDR.jpg IMG_20181019_214846562_HDR.jpg IMG_20181019_214535442_HDR.jpg IMG_20181019_214142154_HDR.jpg IMG_20181019_212640243_HDR~2.jpg
     

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  3. paddyman98

    paddyman98 I'm a professional expert in specializing! Supporter

    Definitely not MS70
    Struck with a worn die

    Picture of slab also please.
     
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  4. Newbie69

    Newbie69 Doesn't make cents!

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    Here you go @paddyman98 . Thanks for responding at such a late hour BTW!
     
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  5. Conder101

    Conder101 Numismatist

    A lot of people will tell you that SGS never saw a coin that wasn't a 70. That is a bit of an exaggeration, there are some 69's a even a few 68's out there as well.
     
  6. Santinidollar

    Santinidollar Supporter! Supporter

    Just curious so I looked. PCGS has never graded 52-s above MS68. NGC has graded one in MS69.
     
  7. BooksB4Coins

    BooksB4Coins Newbieus Sempiterna

    I kind of like Harbor Freight too. Lots of junk with some decent stuff, but is a good option for those of us who've no need to spend up for tools used once or twice.
     
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  8. Michael K

    Michael K Well-Known Member

    Too many inferior Chinese made tools at HF.
    If that dime is MS (and IDK) it's in a 63 area and is prob only
    a very slight premium over melt.
     
  9. ldhair

    ldhair Clean Supporter

    Yes and this has harmed many US companies and factories.
     
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  10. Newbie69

    Newbie69 Doesn't make cents!

    Thank goodness this is a coin website or we could go on and on, on this subject! Lol
     
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  11. Newbie69

    Newbie69 Doesn't make cents!

    That's interesting. I have 2 graded by NGC @ 65 and 66 that look the same as this one to my untrained eye. I will have to examine these a little closer and make a decision on what to do with it!
     
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  12. Treashunt

    Treashunt The Other Frank

    you are lucky if it is unc
     
  13. Newbie69

    Newbie69 Doesn't make cents!

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    One 52S graded MS 66 NGC, one 52D NGC MS66 and two 52 NGC MS65 ! In the lot I purchased!
     
  14. Conder101

    Conder101 Numismatist

    I believe he is saying you are lucky if the SGS slabbed coin is even and Unc. (Although from the images of it I would say it probably is.)
     
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  15. bsowa1029

    bsowa1029 Franklin Half Addict

    I’m not seeing an RPM.
     
  16. desertgem

    desertgem Senior Errer Collecktor

    I think the mm is MD with flattening on both sides. Jim
     
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    Rheingold Well-Known Member

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