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  1. Collecting Nut replied to the thread Search for 250 yr quarters, found these....

    As I recall the red paint on coins was done to mark silver backing the 1960’s so people wouldn’t spend it. Then clad coins were painted...

    Jul 14, 2026 at 5:40 PM

  2. Collecting Nut replied to the thread Please Grade This 1844-O Half Dime.

    I noticed but I’ve never seen a weak strike on the shield.

    Jul 14, 2026 at 2:13 PM

  3. Collecting Nut liked Mr. Numismatist's post in the thread Please Grade This 1844-O Half Dime.

    I think a lot of that missing detail is from a weak strike. Notice the left stars are flatter than the right stars. And also the wreath...

    Jul 14, 2026 at 2:13 PM

  4. Collecting Nut liked Eduard's post in the thread Please Grade This 1844-O Half Dime.

    This is quite a scarce issue among the half dimes of the 1840's. [ATTACH]

    1844 O Half Dime - OBV - REV - April 2025 - March 2026.png Jul 14, 2026 at 1:11 PM

  5. Collecting Nut replied to the thread Please Grade This 1844-O Half Dime.

    F-15 LIBERTY on the shield has several worn letters. A VF grade requires all letters to be strong. Very nice looking for the grade and...

    Jul 14, 2026 at 1:11 PM

  6. Collecting Nut liked Randy Abercrombie's post in the thread Please Grade This 1838-O Dime.

    Still is my candidate for the "perfect" US coin design. A seated lady Liberty with no stars or motto to clutter up her beauty is just...

    Jul 14, 2026 at 1:06 PM

  7. Collecting Nut replied to the thread Please Grade This 1840-O Half Dime.

    I’d be in an EF 45 on this one as liberty is very distinct but there’s More than a little where on the high points so not an AU grade....

    Jul 14, 2026 at 11:22 AM

  8. Collecting Nut liked Eduard's post in the thread Please Grade This 1840-O Half Dime.

    Thanks! [ATTACH]

    Screenshot 2026-07-14 at 09.43.54.png Jul 14, 2026 at 11:20 AM

  9. Collecting Nut replied to the thread Please Grade This 1892 Dime.

    it might make an AU 50 grade but I’m going with EX 45. To be an AU grade there are only slight traces of where on high spots like the...

    Jul 14, 2026 at 11:18 AM

  10. Collecting Nut replied to the thread Please Grade This 1814 Dime 'StatesOfAmerica'.

    It’s a solid F-15 to me. There’s where along the rims on both sides so that lets out of a 20 or higher grade. LIBERTY Is clear as is the...

    Jul 14, 2026 at 11:13 AM

  11. Collecting Nut liked Mr. Numismatist's post in the thread Please Grade This 1814 Dime 'StatesOfAmerica'.

    Solid F-15 possibly VF-20. I'd feel better giving it a VF grade if it had a little more detail in the hair under "LI" of "LIBERTY".

    Jul 14, 2026 at 11:11 AM

  12. Collecting Nut liked Eduard's post in the thread Please Grade This 1814 Dime 'StatesOfAmerica'.

    This a second example of this 1814 dime variety. [ATTACH]

    1814 Dime - VF Example - OBV 2 - REV 2 - July 12 - 14 2026 CHOOSE.png Jul 14, 2026 at 11:09 AM

  13. Collecting Nut replied to the thread Please Grade This 1838-O Dime.

    I think there’s a little too much where a Liberty shoulders To be an AU grade so I will say EF – 45. It does have a low mileage and it’s...

    Jul 14, 2026 at 11:07 AM

  14. Collecting Nut liked Eduard's post in the thread Please Grade This 1838-O Dime.

    This was a purchase about 36 years ago at Ponterio's. The New Orleans 1838 dime is more common than the half dime, but an interesting...

    1838 O Dime - OBV - REV - 6 October 2023 - July 14 2026 - 1.jpeg.png Jul 14, 2026 at 11:06 AM
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