Here's one I got a little bit ago for $15. It's got loads of luster, a very pretty, dark toning to it, and spectacular details left on it. There's some honest wear that I'm seeing, but I'm also seeing what appears to be polishing lines and die scratches galore. For $15 I couldn't pass it up. It's probably going into my type set to replace my current placeholder. With that said, I am no good at estimating grades on merc dimes. Anyone care to chime in on this one?
Those first pics were from my scope. These ones are from my phone, and show more of the true color and luster. Thanks for any help!
Definitely worth $15. Can't even eat the Golden Arches for that amount of money. Are you sure that these lines are polish line and scratches? Not sure on grade because I would need to see it in hand. Can you show her in better lighting?
B in liberty has a lot going on. Lines between B and E. Below chin, along face profile. Reverse looks like it's got the very beginnings of some cuds below "one" and the pillar. This is about as good as I can get without getting it back under my scope.
From what I see on the reverse bands, I would say its in the high AU. Just my opinion from what little I know. check here... https://www.pcgs.com/Photograde/#/Mercury/Grades
While I’m probably not much better at Mercs than you, I see a solid AU coin there, and a solid buy at 15 bucks.
AU58/58+…full bands with slight flattening of the diagonals. Same type wear on the hair and wings on the obverse…solid pickup for $15…
Thank you all for your help! I've never really gotten into mercs very much so I was kinda surprised to see polishing lines like I see on some Morgans. I really dig the toning on this one, so it's going to be tough to decide on if I put it into my 7070 or just keep it out to admire in a capsule. Thanks again! You're all very much appreciated!
