1923 Merc

Discussion in 'What's it Worth' started by rev1774, Sep 26, 2015.

  1. rev1774

    rev1774 Well-Known Member

    Curious what folks think about this one...
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  3. SuperDave

    SuperDave Free the Cartwheels!

    Utterly gorgeous. Based only on this single set of (excellent) images of a toned coin (in other words, what follows is purely SWAG), I want to think it circulated briefly after acquiring the toning rather than having been parked after a bit of circulation and then toned.

    Of course, it may well be Uncirculated and the toning (or lack thereof) is responsible for all apprearances of circulation. In which case, it's easily 65 and perhaps 66 at the limit, and that only because it's easy in 66FB. The bands look like they're actively trying to get away from each other, much less split. :)

    Another factor in my thinking is what looks like a pretty old die pair. The rim areas and a few other hints make me want to factor die state - what kind of coin was the die capable of creating at this point? - in a grading evaluation.

    After all this, again based on one set of images, I have it a technical AU55 with the eye appeal of a nice MS65, the kind of coin I call "Gem AU" and willingly pay Mint State money for. <3 AU65's. :)

    And if you tell me it's 65 I won't bat an eye.
     
  4. physics-fan3.14

    physics-fan3.14 You got any more of them.... prooflikes?

    Based on what I am interpreting as flatness of her cheek and ear/wing, I'm going to call this AU-55. There is also dullness in the fields that I would associate with an AU - a well produced picture like this would show more luster, if it were there. This is an extremely attractive AU, and, if I were collecting that material, would be highly desirable.
     
  5. ldhair

    ldhair Clean Supporter

    Nice coin. AU-55 sounds right.
     
  6. ksparrow

    ksparrow Coin Hoarder Supporter

    Very nice looking dime! I think AU53-55 sounds about right
     
  7. rev1774

    rev1774 Well-Known Member

    I was thinking 55-58 for the most part. The bands are definitely split and I think the reverse is much cleaner than the obverse.
     
  8. charlietig

    charlietig Well-Known Member

    I'll say 65FB also
     
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