Would this be considered "Full Bands"? Could someone explain if it is why or if not why. Just looking for a little knowledge on this. Also what would this be worth if full bands. Thought I would add the obverse also. Thanks everyone.
I would say not FB. The coin seems to have blending on the middle band in the center. The bands are not clear and distinct, therefore no FB.
Not split. And...to the best of my knowledge, these days it seems the TPGS's do not make a difference between split bands and full split bands. If a member knows that one major service uses "split bands" please correct me. Thanks. Otherwise, the images above are how the mercury dime "purists" view the condition of the bands not the TPGS's.
Thanks for the info everyone. One last thing is Split and rounded or Split and not rounded more desirable?
Split and rounded is more valueable and is the higher grade, because it shows no wear, Or a weaker strike.
NGC requires that the bands to be split with no interruptions on the split from hits or any other type of interruption as well as having rounded bands. PCGS only requires an uninterrupted split in the bands. They do not require the bands to be rounded the way NGC does. http://www.pcgs.com/News/Mercury-Dimes-With-Full-Bands So if you came across a NGC FSB Mercury Dime and you wanted to cross it to PCGS, the chances of the FSB designation crossing is significantly higher than trying to cross a PCGS FSB coin to NGC while retaining the FSB designation.
