I think it would slab as a Fine, but I would hope to get it at a good bit less than 1k. BTW, this one is nicer than mine. . D.
No way in the devil I'd touch that coin in it's present conveyance.........holdered (gotta be) for that kind of 'jing'.
Ordinarily, I'd let this thread linger a bit longer for more responses, but the seller has not responded to my message. The coin, purported to be an 1885-S dime is actually an 1885 seated dime and the reverse of a Barber Dime from San Francisco. Seller has been advised and coin has been reported to eBay.
In this worn condition it’s quite hard to spot, especially if you don’t know the series... I guess it should look like this: http://www.seateddimevarieties.com/date_mintmark/1885svarpage.htm
I collect raw and buy raw. This is one of the 33 I'm lacking for a complete series, but like most I would not buy raw above $150 on EBAY or any where else sight unseen. I would however, buy it raw from a reputable dealer in person. The one in question falls within the stated grade, however I'm with toughCoins. The reverse looks off somehow. But again, not for me.
Yeah it took me a minute and then I said something really wrong here wreath a lot more thin and sparse than a seated coin should have. A barber reverse for sure.