die crack on a 1940s dime

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by bigjpst, Nov 27, 2009.

  1. bigjpst

    bigjpst Well-Known Member

    I just got back from a coin show in Pasadena I have been trying to put together a certified set ms65 or above with my fathers birthyear and today got a dime graded NGC MS-67....I have been reading and reading grading books and online and in this forum to try and learn as much as I can about grading and my question is PCGS grading standards says ms-65 and higher coins must have full strike....so this coin is at such a late die state that it shows very weak around the edge and the date and has a die crack that runs up libertys neck all the way to her cap and splinters off towards the edge....does this still constitute a full strike? I bought it because I kindof liked the toning and the crack and think I did pretty good price-wise...opinion?
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    and I know these pics aren't the best, but you can see the crack on her neck
     
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  3. bqcoins

    bqcoins Olympic Figure Skating Scoring System Expert

    can u get a clearer pic?
     
  4. bigjpst

    bigjpst Well-Known Member

    I will try...my camera is a bit old...
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    best I could get
     
  5. bigjpst

    bigjpst Well-Known Member

    still experimenting with the pics,,,
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    I took this picture through my 9x loupe..
     
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