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<p>[QUOTE="srkjkd, post: 380948, member: 7248"]greetings! i wish i had more info on this specific series (no reference books for this series). i would need a close up of the mintmark are to see a seam or alteration marks. also, would look on the edge of the coin as some counterfeiters use a way to bore into the edge of the coin, and use a tool to literally raise a mintmark on the coin. </p><p> as far as just a grade, i would probably assign a vf-30 or 35 (i am not using a grading guide , so this is from memory and personal opinion). i first would have given it a xf40 on the obverse, tho there is a ding on the arm. i had to drop it w/ the wear on the reverse. just too few lines and detail for me to go past a vf.</p><p> once again....i am by no means the individual whose expertise to rely on....there are so many real numismatist and especially specialists who will be able to comment on your dime. i have seen some of your other coins posted and you have excellent taste!!!!!!</p><p> thank you for sharing your coin.....best wishes....steve[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="srkjkd, post: 380948, member: 7248"]greetings! i wish i had more info on this specific series (no reference books for this series). i would need a close up of the mintmark are to see a seam or alteration marks. also, would look on the edge of the coin as some counterfeiters use a way to bore into the edge of the coin, and use a tool to literally raise a mintmark on the coin. as far as just a grade, i would probably assign a vf-30 or 35 (i am not using a grading guide , so this is from memory and personal opinion). i first would have given it a xf40 on the obverse, tho there is a ding on the arm. i had to drop it w/ the wear on the reverse. just too few lines and detail for me to go past a vf. once again....i am by no means the individual whose expertise to rely on....there are so many real numismatist and especially specialists who will be able to comment on your dime. i have seen some of your other coins posted and you have excellent taste!!!!!! thank you for sharing your coin.....best wishes....steve[/QUOTE]
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