1853 Dime

Opinions on grade for this coin please?

Andy

 

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F-15, not strong enough for VF,IMO, but a high end Fine for sure.

 

I go F12.

 

I would give it a VF-20 in my opinion..... but I am no expert.

 

f-15

 

To me the reverse looks VF but the obverse look F, from the image.
Nice die crack.

 

That coin looks FINE to me (13.5).

 

Thanks for all the opinions. I was figuring F-12 to F-15 myself but it nice to get confirmation from more experienced collector's. I hadn't noticed the die crack Idhair. It's not as noticable in hand- really shows up in the scan. All-in-all I'm really happy with my first coin shop purchase. I think $14.50 was a very fair price for this coin. Hopefully I can do some more business with these guys.

Andy

 

Nice price.

The coin is almost the definition of a fine straight from a grading book like Photograde. Better than VG with a full liberty, but not enough overall detail for VF, and an overall decent appearance... a straight fine, can't go VG ( no way), closer to VF than VG.

 

i agree...what he said.

The coin is almost the definition of a fine straight from a grading book like Photograde. Better than VG with a full liberty, but not enough overall detail for VF, and an overall decent appearance... a straight fine, can't go VG ( no way), closer to VF than VG.[/QUOTE]

 

Thanks for the feedback and opinions. If anyone lives near Lexington, NC- check out Coin Buddies- small coin shop on Main St. Not a huge store but really nice folks. IMO they are honest and fair.

Andy