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<p>[QUOTE="Publius2, post: 4845913, member: 105571"]There is a lot to like about this 1821 JR-8 dime. It has beautifully (re)toned and has great eye appeal. But, there appears to be more wear than is appropriate for an AU-55. Yes, there are some elements of weak strike but there is apparent not-insignificant wear on both obverse and reverse. The JR-8 is the only use of these obverse and reverse dies so they should not have been worn down or lapped.</p><p><br /></p><p>I'll admit to being torn on whether it got a bean. On the one hand, I think it is market over-graded. OTOH, I think CAC could easily have given it the benefit of the doubt due to its toning and general eye appeal.</p><p><br /></p><p>So, in the end I'll say it got the bean. Why didn't I just say that to begin with?[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Publius2, post: 4845913, member: 105571"]There is a lot to like about this 1821 JR-8 dime. It has beautifully (re)toned and has great eye appeal. But, there appears to be more wear than is appropriate for an AU-55. Yes, there are some elements of weak strike but there is apparent not-insignificant wear on both obverse and reverse. The JR-8 is the only use of these obverse and reverse dies so they should not have been worn down or lapped. I'll admit to being torn on whether it got a bean. On the one hand, I think it is market over-graded. OTOH, I think CAC could easily have given it the benefit of the doubt due to its toning and general eye appeal. So, in the end I'll say it got the bean. Why didn't I just say that to begin with?[/QUOTE]
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