Two 1901-S 10c - guess the grades

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by KBBPLL, Jun 21, 2026 at 8:47 AM.

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Which coin grades higher?

  1. First coin

    2 vote(s)
    18.2%

  2. Second coin

    7 vote(s)
    63.6%

  3. Both graded the same

    2 vote(s)
    18.2%
  1. KBBPLL

    KBBPLL Well-Known Member

    I tend to watch auctions for coins I already own, just to see what they sell for. One of these is mine, the other is in a current auction. Both PCGS. I thought comparing the two might be interesting for the forum members. What grade(s) do you think they are?

    1901-S_HA.jpg

    270278087_1901-S_Rev2_VG10_PCGS.jpg
     
    KBBPLL, Jun 21, 2026 at 8:47 AM
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  3. ksmooter61

    ksmooter61 Not in Kansas anymore

    25
    30
     
    ksmooter61, Jun 21, 2026 at 9:01 AM
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  4. longnine009

    longnine009 Darwin has to eat too. Supporter

    Top F-12 Bottom F-15
     
    longnine009, Jun 21, 2026 at 9:44 AM
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  5. Mr. Numismatist

    Mr. Numismatist Strawberry Token Enthusiast

    I'm going to guess the both graded F-12.

    The top coin looks like it has slightly more detail, but it also has an old cleaning which I think brought the grade down a point.
     
    Mr. Numismatist, Jun 21, 2026 at 10:27 AM
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  6. Anthony Mazza

    Anthony Mazza Well-Known Member

    VG 10 old cleaning id details it and F12
     
    Anthony Mazza, Jun 21, 2026 at 10:36 AM
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  7. The Half Dime

    The Half Dime Arrows!

    F details, cleaned and VF-20.
     
    The Half Dime, Jun 21, 2026 at 2:39 PM
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  8. mpcusa

    mpcusa "Official C.T. TROLL SWEEPER"

    First one, obverse is pretty warn, going with F-12 the second one is better Vf-20
     
    mpcusa, Jun 21, 2026 at 3:03 PM
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  9. johnmilton

    johnmilton Well-Known Member

    Fine-12, top

    VG-8, bottom.
     
    johnmilton, Jun 21, 2026 at 4:49 PM
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  10. geekpryde

    geekpryde Husband and Father Moderator

    I voted for the bottom coin. The top coins reverse looks cleaned to me. I also just generally prefer the look of the bottom coin.
     
    geekpryde, Jun 21, 2026 at 5:15 PM
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  11. Michael K

    Michael K Well-Known Member

    F 15 F 12
     
    Michael K, Jun 21, 2026 at 5:20 PM
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  12. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    I like the top one better but it has been cleaned. It has a hair more detail.
     
    Collecting Nut, Jun 21, 2026 at 6:28 PM
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