Just an average 1857 dime

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  1. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan 48-year collector Moderator

    Numista-9100.

    This coin is a wholesome lower-grade example with contrasting original toning. There is a faint textile pattern to the obverse toning, but that is less apparent to the eye when the coin is viewed in hand.

    The tint in these images is off just a tiny bit. In hand, it has more of a natural brown-grey appearance than the blue-grey seen here.

    Also, there is nothing wrong with the rims. The apparent flat spot seen at the top of the obverse is merely due to the photos having been cropped a little too closely. I should reimage this, but have not taken the time to do so.

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    lordmarcovan, Mar 29, 2021
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  3. furryfrog02

    furryfrog02 Well-Known Member

    I gotta say, I much prefer lower grade older US coinage.
    Maybe that's because I'm poor and it's all I can afford....but I think that circulated US coins from the 1800s tend to look really nice.
    I think yours is a great looking dime, Lord M.
     
    furryfrog02, Mar 29, 2021
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  4. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan 48-year collector Moderator

    I too learned to appreciate humble, well-circulated 19th century Type coins due to a small budget. Of course I like the higher grade ones, too, but it's all good.
     
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  5. furryfrog02

    furryfrog02 Well-Known Member

    I'm not saying I don't "like" them. :p
    I just prefer well-circulated. :)
    I prefer a lady who knows how to have a good time and has been around vs one who has been kept locked away for ~200 years lol.
     
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  6. Inspector43

    Inspector43 More than 75 Years Active Collecting Supporter

    I prefer coins that look like they had to work for a living. Eye appeal is my first criteria in judging any coin. If the coin isn't damaged and hasn't been harshly cleaned it will fit in my collection.
     
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  7. charley

    charley Well-Known Member

    I like this piece very much.
     
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  8. Silverpop

    Silverpop Well-Known Member

    :cool:dime
     
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  9. SorenCoins

    SorenCoins Well-Known Member

    I like this one too! It looks great against that woodgrain.
     
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  10. potty dollar 1878

    potty dollar 1878 Well-Known Member

    Just an average dime but its come a long way from 1857.
     
    potty dollar 1878, Mar 29, 2021
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  11. Mr.Q

    Mr.Q Well-Known Member

    For it's age, it's in above average condition, nice coin.
     
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  12. PlanoSteve

    PlanoSteve Well-Known Member

    I did that to one of my selfies & it looked like I only had half a' brain...:D

    I like the "ghostly" appearance of Liberty!...:happy::singing:
     
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  13. dimeguy

    dimeguy Dime Enthusiast

    I love the look of that dime. I just like the complete and even circulated wear it has, but still enough to appreciate the artistry of the design. Great pick up!
     
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  14. 1stSgt22

    1stSgt22 I'm just me! Supporter

    Beautiful dime!!! You're lucky to own it!!!
     
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  15. ksparrow

    ksparrow Coin Hoarder Supporter

    Nice! would look great in an album. I have a hard time NOT buying coins that look like that.
     
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  16. Rushmore

    Rushmore Coin Addict

    Circulated means its been around the book more than twice and probably has some good stories to tell if it could talk.
     
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  17. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan 48-year collector Moderator

    Yep. Cheap 19th century silver with this look? I’d buy ‘em all day long.
     
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  18. Dynoking

    Dynoking Well-Known Member

    Sometimes your posts just make me laugh out loud!
     
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  19. furryfrog02

    furryfrog02 Well-Known Member

    That's what I'm here for...comic relief. :p
     
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  20. Cheech9712

    Cheech9712 Every thing is a guess

    Found a 2000 wide AM today. I have more fun with Abe cents. Still no 1999
     
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  21. furryfrog02

    furryfrog02 Well-Known Member

    Congrats.
    Those 99s are hard to find. Finished box 767 last night. Only 2 99's in all of them.
     
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