GTG: 1943-D Mercury Dime

Here is a 1943-D Mercury Dime. Good luck.

 

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66fb

 

Very nice coin, I'll do 66 but not FB

 

65

 

67FB. I'm guessing it's in a no-line NGC holder and the toning occurred after certification.

 

Me 67

 

Sexy & dripping wet! I'm at 67 but not FB. The left of the center band killed FB imo

 

From the image provide it's hard to tell maybe a RPM ? I'm going out on the limb and say a 013.

 

66FB

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Yeah I missed that little tid bit at 5 30 am but I believe you're correct .

 

Not FB but I'm in at 66. That looks like a little nic on the bands and that may have kept it from going 67

 

65 no FB

 

like chascat said...

 

67 FB

 

The luster appears to be the characteristic, flashy look of a late die state coin. There are no major marks, and very few minor marks. The strike is weak, especially at the lettering around the outside edge. However, I find the spotty, dark toning to be somewhat negative. I am guessing that it is in a 67 holder, but I personally would call it a 66 because of the eye appeal.

The middle set of bands looks weak, especially to the left and right. Thus, I am going to say no-FB.

 

It's a No Line Fatty NGC MS-66 FB. It has a CAC sticker. I think the black gunk is what held it back from getting a higher grade. The center band does have a very light hit that I am on the fence about, I know NGC is tougher on giving out FB designation than PCGS, but I don't think it would get FB at PCGS. I'm considering cracking it out and soaking it in acetone in hopes of getting rid of the black gunk. Under a loupe, I can see it's just sitting on the surface like it's some kind of residue like tar or something. Luckily the premium of FB in this date mm is not too big. It might be worth cracking and resubmitting.

 

Winner, winner...D&W roast beef dinner!

 

Don't bother. I virtually guarantee it will not come off. My guess is that is left over from a previous dip.

 

I lowered the grade a point because of carbon spots and the ding on left center bands. I bet this coin was brilliant when it was slabbed 25 years ago. These old soap bars seem to tone with time...something in the label causes a reaction...maybe sulfur in the paper. As for the band lines, it,s any graders call.

 

Yep. I have a couple of common dates in high grades in these holders that have this type of toning. Do I just leave them? I assume it will get worse and it is affecting eye appeal.