FSB Dime 1946

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  1. ryanbrooks

    ryanbrooks Active Member

    I saw a graded dime on ebay, and it said MS68 FSB. What does FSB stand for? And is this good for 4.50?

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  3. greglax45

    greglax45 Coin Hoarder

    FSB means "Full Split Bands". That shows that the bands that hold those sticks together are fully struck, and separated from one another. In other words, that dime is very well struck which makes it a beauty!!
     
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  4. mark_h

    mark_h Somewhere over the rainbow

    If those pictures are from the auction you can not tell if the coins is truly FSB. I personally stay away from auctions with pictures like that - no way to tell how close ANI was to a true grade.
     
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  5. kidkayt

    kidkayt Senior Member

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  6. Treashunt

    Treashunt The Other Frank

    FSB= Full Split Bands.
    It also means that the seller has no clue, and the TPG'ers (the slabbers) are idiots.
    FSB is used exclusively for Mercury dimes, and refer to the center bands on the reverse.
    Roosies are referred to as FT (or full torch) but I don't think (not sure) that any reputable TPG'ers currently use that designation, but I am sure that someone will correct me if I am wrong. It is just that I have heard the discussion, but have never seen it yet.

    Okay, I take it back, PCGS uses FB-- what ever that means.
     
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  7. 900fine

    900fine doggone it people like me

    There are only two things on that slab that mean anything : "1946" and "10c". One can ALMOST count on them getting that much right .

    Here are the things which mean nothing in this case : MS, 68, FSB, and "guaranteed authentic".

    Use your own skills to grade the coin. Treat it as one treats a raw coin. This "certification" is meaningless.
     
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  8. ldhair

    ldhair Clean Supporter

    I have an old 2006 PCGS Pop Report that shows FB.
     
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  9. eddiespin

    eddiespin Fast Eddie

    Ryan, look at each set of bands. Is there an unbroken line running all the way through? That's what they're trying to say. The designation FSB is all wrong for that series of dime. But then again they're just a grading company, so what can they be expected to know? Another thing, $4.50 isn't bad for a MS68 several thousand dollar coin, huh? I'm just sayin'...
     
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  10. Phoenix21

    Phoenix21 Well-Known Member

    Looks like it might have been cleaned too. I'd stay away from ANI, unless the pics are very clear, and you know how to grade for yourself. For $4.50 though, I'd say go for it.

    Phoenix :cool:
     
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  11. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator


    He corrected himself.
     
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