GTG challenge #2

Second, here's a lovely 1943-S PCGS Winged Liberty Dime.



GTG in the poll and post some comments as well, please.
Let us know how you like the strike/luster/eye-appeal and surface condition.
Obviously, this is not a problem coin... and again, poll closes after 7 days.

Enjoy!

 

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I'd be happy to have your opinion on this lovely dime!

 

I voted 66-FSB. IMO, this is not really a FB coin, as there is some flatness in the bands, but PCGS doesn't have the same standards I do. . Strike looks excellent. Luster looks great on the reverse, but harder to get a read on the obverse. As far as eye appeal goes, I like it, but the obverse toning is much darker than I like. For that reason, I would probably pass on buying the coin myself, but I do think it's a nice coin.

 

Nice 65. No FSB

 

The darkness and the toning make this one difficult. It looks on par with 66s I have sent in. Not FB.

 

65 fb

 

66FB from me.

 

65 FB

 

67 no FB

 

67 no FSB. Clean surfaces. No marks at normal magnification. Strong luster. Attractive toning. Choice gem coin.

Reverse shows at least 2 if not 3 breaks across the bands. No FSB.

 

65 FB

~Toning/ eye appeal looks nice (I'm guessing the dark part on the obverse is just a shadow and in hand it's lighter)
~Luster appears strong (based on how I'm interpreting the photo)
~Strike is solid
~Cheek area appears to have some grazes, which would have kept it out of a 66/67 holder
~FB is borderline, but I think it just made it

 

I was at 66 no FB, but I do think the luster is a bit lacking. Should’ve maybe gone 65.

 

I say 66, not sure about fb, but it's very close...

 

I am not qualified to grade modern coins....but will venture a grade of 65 and with very pretty luster. If I collected these, that is what I would chose.

 

Gorgeous color on that coin, and the luster looks strong. It is not FSB. Based on the whispy marks I see I guessed 65, but I could easily see this in a 66 holder.

 

Personally, I find the toning overripe. Solid strike. No FSB. MS 66.

 

I am in at MS66

 

I shoulda gone higher, as I'm low at 64FSB. Nice coin!

 

I don’t see anything holding this coin back. The surfaces are clean, luster looks strong, and eye appeal is excellent. I see slight bridging on middle bands that should preclude FB designation so my guess is MS67.

 

I'm the First at 67 FB I guess. I dont see a whole lot holding this coin down.