Please Compare these two Seated Dimes: 1843-O

They both have been dipped.

 

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Coin 2 has more eye appeal.

 

I agree the first coin is a better strike .

 

Yes, I agree with what seems to be a developing consensus: number two. Why, I asked myself? After some head-scratching, I decided that what made the “overall look” of #two preferable was what I see as slightly greater detail, esp. in the gown. In any case, they are both splendid and another tribute to the good taste of Eduard.

 

I like #2 much better. Of course that is based on these images alone and might change after seeing both pieces in-hand.

 

#2.

Steve

 

Coin 1 has a better strike but coin / has fewer marks and in my opinion better surfaces. I prefer coin 2

 

Thank you all for your opinions.

I must say, I was not expecting coin 2 (my coin) to be overall more appealing per concensus, but I tend to be very strict about my own coins. It is actually better in hand than my pictures show.

As some of you have pointed out, coin 1 is in fact graded (NGC EF45). It also has the CAC approval.

 

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"One other consideration is that #1 has already been graded by NGC (if in fact that is a straight-grade holder), whereas #2 appears to be raw, and therefore more of an unknown quantity in terms of TPG slab outcome (if @Eduard even cares about plastic)."


You are correct @lordmarcovan, plastic does not play a role in my enjoyment of numismatics.
However, I do certainly respect collectors who feel it is important for them.

 

Both appear to be the same variety, coin 1 is a little sharper, coin 2 has a little better surfaces, but may have had a light cleaning long ago.

 

Both look the same kinda. Giving the reverse bump to coin 1

 

I prefer coin 1.