I just picked up this beauty today. The high res pictures seem to show that the coin has been cleaned, but I can assure you that it has not. Even if it was, that not why I am posting this. Can you see it? Still can't see it? Well, maybe this will help: I have it graded as MS63 or 64. Admittedly, seated liberty is not my strong suit. But what I'm really interested in is the variety. (If you need a hint, look to the right of lib's knee) So.... WHAT'S IT WORTH?
I see wear all over liberty, on the legs, on the breast and on the arms. Also some wear on the highest points of the leaves. As for cleaning, I'm not sure. I have a seated liberty half with a similar clash except on the reverse and it apparently has no added value because it's not major. By the way, you're the same MarketHarmony as the one on Realcent right? (I'm rakattack)
There is only one Market Harmony But, you've failed in all other respects, my friend. I am no professional photographer, so you must excuse the "shine" on the coin where, admittedly, it does look like wear. I promise you, coin in hand, under 10X and even 20X, there is no wear from circulation. It does have some marks to it which will keep it from MS65, but this coin was not used to buy anything for 10 cents. It is truly uncirculated. Secondly, you failed to see the clash... Perhaps you should look at the reverse, first, and then look at the obverse. hint #2, "one" and "dime" share a common letter that cannot be clashed on the reverse
I think I left out the part to mention that I'm not sure if the die clash will raise it's value or not. As for wear, try tweaking your setup to show the coin for what it's worth
ugh... This is a serious clashed 'E' I can see it with a naked eye. It is bold. And this variety will be worth something beyond FMV for a regular minted coin. Here, I've outlined it for you to see:
Wow that is seriously cool! Is there also a strike through of the "NE" part of "ONE" to the right of the shield? It's not as clear as that big old "E" above it and to the right, but it looks like maybe it's also struck through to the right of the shield? I totally did not see that (although i dont collect anything that old yet), it's so blatant now that you point it out
Very good! Now we're getting somewhere with this. The clashing can also bee seen in the skirt, to the right of the shield. This is the clash from the 'N' in ONE. The other 'E' clash is not as easily seen, and only the faintest part of the 'O' is visible. The reverse is also clashed to the point where you can make out the silhouette of Miss Liberty, but the most prominent feature is the obverse clashed 'E' Now... about the premium of such a coin. I haven't got a clue, but I know that an example such as this must appeal to someone (like me). But, I already know what I did pay for it at auction, and what I was willing to pay (a big difference). But I'm curious as to what others may think. Let's just ASSUME that this was in a PCGS holder and graded at MS63, and the clashe was attributed on the holder. What kind of premium could an example like this command?
I know, and I saw it in the first picture. I said I'm not sure if it will raise the value, not that it won't. You are probably right, a clash of this magnitude will probably command a premium. Are we playing a guessing game? It seems that you know already know where the die clashes are. Hopefully you come out on top with your purchase :yes:
I know we've already established that there's definitely a strikethrough, but I felt compelled to use some quick PS techniques to verify it better. Here's what the reverse looks like superseded onto the obverse after it had a horizontal flip and approximately 9 degree clockwise turn (original and new). Fits like a puzzle
Nice looking 1889 Dime - and one of my favorite dates [ its my Grandfather's birthyear ]. Very interesting Die Clash - and as far as a premium is concerned - its not a high ticket error - sorry. Really neat to see it though !! Thanks for sharing !!
You might be able to find a specialist who would pay more for the clash, which is very strong by the way, but generally clashes don't bring big premiums. It's a very nice coin either way.
Hopefully you didn't pay a whole lot Market Harmony, I've read that they aren't uncommon on Seated Liberty coins.
Cool, yes, uncommon, no... fun learning, big YES I contacted the authority of seated dime varieties, Gerry Fortin, and he responded that even though the clash is strong, that this is not an ultra rarity. He went on to mention that many of the years can be found with clashes. But, he was not specific regarding the severity of those clashes. He did, however, mention that this particular example was a strong clash. Regarding a premium... well, though I would like to have been able to turn a big percentage gain from this coin, I do not expect to do so. According to Gerry, there is no premium associated with commonly clashed seated dimes. The only issue at hand it just how "common" this particular clash actually is for this particular year. And any premium associated with the sale of this coin will come down to the interest factor of the buyer.
