1857 dime - details, but darkened. grade opinions?

Help me understand this.
From the images I see nothing that would make me think the coin is double-struck. What am I missing?

 

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The simple fact that the coin has a double rim at the top of the Obverse and top of the Reverse! This in it's self indicates the coin was struck once then struck again with a slight off-set from the first strike. Then you add the fact that there is extra ticking on the Reverse although it is very light, also indicates that the coin was Double Struck!


Frank

 

What is this "ticking" you are referring to? I have never heard that term used in numismatics. Are you referring to the denticles?

 

Hobo,

Yes, I am referring to the denticles! A lot of folks refer to the denticles as ticking and at the time, I could not remember the term, so that is what I used. The old brain just doesn't work as good as it used to and I was too busy to spend the time to look up the correct term, sorry!


Frank

 

I learned two things today.

Am I the only one that is concerned about the damage on the reverse of this coin? There is a huge gash across the rim, the wreath and the E in ONE. This damage would lower the effective grade substantially and most likely would prevent the coin being slabbed by PCGS or NGC.

 

The gash in the E in one bothers me some, but still a nice coin.

 

Do you think that is post-mint?

 

Without a doubt.

 

Thanks, Frank. I understand it now.

 

You are welcome! I am sorry if sometimes my descriptions are not understandable because I use the wrong terms (it's a sign of old age!) and that I sometimes get carried away with my descriptions as well as my zest to get the point across. I do have a tendency to carry on and on and on but I do mean well!


Frank