What do you think of this Seated Half Dime?

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by ldhair, May 18, 2019.

  1. ldhair

    ldhair Clean Supporter

    I'm looking at the M in DIME. Looks like a clash below and around the M. The left side of the M looks taller than the right side. Maybe just die damage? Maybe just damage to the coin itself? All opinions welcome.
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  3. Seattlite86

    Seattlite86 Outspoken Member

    @Paddy54 calling in the expert.

    Edit: but I believe I can see a clash.
     
  4. ToughCOINS

    ToughCOINS Dealer Member Moderator

    The coin looks to me to be a bit distorted from distributed compression at the "A" in "HALF", the "IM" in "DIME" on the reverse and in a few places on the front, notably the URH corner of the shield, the RH knee area and the neck area.

    While I do see some clash marks, and like the very natural look of the coin, I don't believe it is undamaged.
     
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  5. Rick Stachowski

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  6. TypeCoin971793

    TypeCoin971793 Just a random guy on the internet

    It corresponds directly with the drapery around the elbow.
     
  7. kanga

    kanga 65 Year Collector

    I find clashing interesting, particularly if very obvious.
    Your clashing is there but nothing eye catching.
    And I believe yours has original surfaces.
     
  8. ldhair

    ldhair Clean Supporter

    Thanks everyone.
     
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  9. Paddy54

    Paddy54 Well-Known Member

    Nice orginial coin with clashs....better date and mint mark. I normally look for,and buy when available at a reasonable price an 1840 /9 specimens. P or O mint marks. The 1840 's years offer quite a few varieties...sweet coin
     
  10. ldhair

    ldhair Clean Supporter

    Thanks Paddy54. What do you think of the M in DIME? Worn die?
     
  11. Paddy54

    Paddy54 Well-Known Member

    Now I may be wrong but the reverse in that area looks like a grease strike.to my eye. Now the M looks like it has been clashed .or die damage as you said. But the nature of the effected area left lower side of the O.
    IM in dime and the lower right side of the A in half..
    Yeah the more I look the more I see a strike thru grease or cloth...
    And of course it's colors from an old sulfer base coin board. I find so many that some have tried to dip the hell out of them to remove that dark toning.

    And I'll also add take in consideration of the strike on this specimen it pretty sweet for an O minted coin . I grade her vf
     
    Last edited: May 19, 2019
  12. ldhair

    ldhair Clean Supporter

  13. charlottedude

    charlottedude Novice Collector

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    Oh wait... this isn't the "Follow the Lead" picture post? :woot:
     
  14. Mainebill

    Mainebill Bethany Danielle

    I see the clash and worn dies. I don’t see any damage. I like it
     
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