A high grade 1832 dime

One of the fundamental factors to learning how grade coins is to have a firm picture of the design in your mind. The way to do that is to see a well-struck, Mint State example of the coin.

Here is a Mint State 1832 Capped Bust Dime. We can play "guess the grade" if you like. It's interesting to see all of the detail that was on these coins before they lost their sharpness while in circulation. The die variety is 1832-5. According to the book, this variety is "rare in Unc." although it is only rated as an R-2.

 

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That coin is really a beauty...the toning makes it, thats for sure! My guess is 64.

 

I am not guessing, but, I will say that I love it!!

 

That is gorgeous. I don't see any reason why that wouldn't be 65 at least.

 

I'll say MS65. Not a fan of the extremely dark toning, but what a strike !!!
Very nice.

 

Very nice also. I don't have the experience grading these things in higher ms numbers tho I'd have to agree at ms-65 at least.

 

Pretty coin. I agree with locking an image of what a coin should look like in your mind. The fine details go away quickly with circulation. MS65 sounds right to me.
I started to say 64 but fell in love with the color and the strike.

 

Yes, the strike is sharp on this one despite the fact that the obverse die is rusted. Note the raised marks on Ms. Liberty's cheek and in the field.

 

Adding a point for eye appeal, I'm at MS65.

 

John, that coin is stunning ! The natural "rainbow toning" only enhances it. Giving this coin a grade of MS67 is not a stretch .

 

My opinion is MS 65 with consideration of the toning. Would not be surprised with a TPG of 66.

 

Very nice and attractive 64 or btr.

 

Beautiful coin. Thanks for sharing it. The details are sharp. Even with the marks on the neck and cheek I'd give it a 65. I'd even give you 65 bucks for it!

 

John, is there a die crack above the LI in Liberty running to the rim to the right of the uppermost star?

Sure looks like it could come in at MS65 and wouldn't be surprised if it got a +.

That's a stunner of a coin.

 

I can't edit my comment but in restrospect I'm going to push my estimate above my previous one. MS-66 or possibly nicer. This is really getting out of my league as the last Bust dime I bid on [unsucessfully] was like an ms-62 or 63. I really collect only foreign but sometimes I like to look at or bid on US.

 

They won’t let me use your quote, @masterswimmer.

The crack runs from the right of the 7th star, through the cap and up to the rim, to the left of the 8th star.

 

After a third and fourth look at this beauty, I'd give it a 65+, which makes it a 5-figure example.

 

That is one gorgeous coin! The die rusting and toning simply adds to the charm of these early American classics. I can't recall seeing the hair and stars so well struck, even though the drapery at the bust seems a little weak. Interesting how the obverse dentils are so weak but the hair, LIBERTY and cap are so strong. What die state would you call this? I put this at MS-65 but wouldn't be surprised if the TPGs put it at 66. Even at 65, it is definitely an "A" coin. Is this one raw? if not, please share the TPG grade. I would love to have this one in my type set.

 

NGC graded this 1832 dime MS-65.

 

Two for two the past couple days. Time to retire from guessing the grade.