Where's the luster? I'd grade it XF because of an apparent lack of luster. Otherwise an AU details coin.
Hairlines and strike strength would be the two things I'd look for.
Cool find! Bet that suprised you....Mike
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Hi Dave. :) Thanks for stopping by.
I'm no expert, but IIWY I'd send a note (and pics) to Brian Wagner or Rick Snow and see if they agree. I've seen some MPLs that were ringers from...
p.p.p.s. Welcome to the forum, and I apologize if I sound overly harsh, but I am being completely honest with you -- because, frankly, you learn...
p.p.s. this type coin is one of the toughest to find unmolested. As an example, I've been looking for one for my typeset for over two years now...
I do not agree with your assumption, but I'd grade the coin AU 50 or 55 details, but would likely net down the coin to XF 45 for the luster or...
Very cool. Question: Were the proof dies also used to strike business strikes?
That's an odd color for a Merc. Pretty though. Thanks for sharing...Mike
Congrats. Like others, I wonder where the luster is. A nice coin, regardless.
Very nice NEWP. Congrats.
p.s. VF 30 or 35
A bust dollar from the 1700's. It doesn't get much better than that. Congrats on 1k. You're going to have a tough time topping that coin at...
I have dealt with them as have lots of people I know, and they are my preferred bullion dealer. Nothing but good things to say for them.
My advice: Look up seller Compucheap. Make your auctions as simliar to his as you can.
Apmex or Silvertowne are both very good by reputation and my experience.
PCGS says: Full Band (FB) - Mercury Dimes (Lady with wings); On the back of the coin is two columns, in-between the columns, in the middle,...
NGC says the following: In a similar manner, the designations ‘FS’ (full steps) on Jefferson Nickels, ‘FB’ (full bands) on Mercury Dimes, ‘FH’...
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