See it here: http://cgi.ebay.com/1947-S-SILVER-R...=39:1|66:2|65:1|240:1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14 Never seen that before. What does it mean? Thanks
Diocletian: They're talking about a designation on the NGC holder, not a marking on the coin itself. The grade will read something like "MS 66 W"
Only in 1996, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Roosevelt dime. 1996-W dimes were included in uncirculated sets that year. Technically, 1996-W is the key of the Roosevelt dime series, with a mintage of about 1.5 million.
I assume it was something they did on all silver coins and not just dimes. If that's the case, would they also have a designation (T?) for coins with extra nice toning? I assume then, they didn't use the "*" designation back then. Or am I WAY off.
Richie, Do you remember the thread a few weeks ago that discussed the "T" designation that NGC used to denote toning. The "W" designation was used in conjunction with the "T" designation during the same time period. I don't know what year it was, but it didn't last long. I am sure this is not surprising, but I don't own a "W" designation coin. I should get one and try to tone it through the holder, now that would be cool.
Here is a photo of the "T" designation. Here is the ultra cool re-holdered double desingation ("T" & *) pedigreed coin. Check out the certification numbers, from the same doctor, I mean submission.
