Please Grade This 1809/11 Dime - Struck With Heavily Broken Dies

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by Eduard, Jul 26, 2026 at 8:37 AM.

  1. Eduard

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    Unlike the first example I posted, this one was struck when the 1809 die employed was already heavily broken.

    Such coins are not easy to grade as it is hard to distinguish how much of the apparent wear is circulation wear, and how much is due to the broken die sinking in areas, on both obverse and reverse.

    Give it a try! let me know what you think.

    Thanks!

    I am posting for comparison the 1st example I posted which was struck from fresh dies.

    1811:09 Dime - OBV - REV - VF example with Severely Broken Dies - July 2026.png 1811-09 dime - OBV 1 - REV 1 - 9 july 2026 - 19 July 2026 .png
     
    Last edited: Jul 26, 2026 at 10:51 AM
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  5. Pickin and Grinin

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    I am going VF25 on this on this one there is more detail in the hair curls and ear.
    Fun coin Eduard. Boy that die pair was at the end of its life.
     
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    Bottom coin, if you're graded on a lucky day VF-20! thumbsup.gif
     

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