Log in or Sign up
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
Coin Chat
>
XF Mercury Demand
>
Reply to Thread
Message:
<p>[QUOTE="-jeffB, post: 1363033, member: 27832"]This is on my mind right now. I bought a really nice 1917-P a week or two ago for about $12. When I received it, I was stunned -- it's got lovely toning, and lots of luster. But it looks to me like the high points of the obverse aren't fully detailed, and the diagonal bands appear to be worn down almost to the level of the fasces. I bought assuming that it was a colorful XF-40, but all that luster makes me wonder if it's a higher-grade weak strike.</p><p><br /></p><p>I'll post pictures when I can. Even if it's only VF, it's a beauty to me.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="-jeffB, post: 1363033, member: 27832"]This is on my mind right now. I bought a really nice 1917-P a week or two ago for about $12. When I received it, I was stunned -- it's got lovely toning, and lots of luster. But it looks to me like the high points of the obverse aren't fully detailed, and the diagonal bands appear to be worn down almost to the level of the fasces. I bought assuming that it was a colorful XF-40, but all that luster makes me wonder if it's a higher-grade weak strike. I'll post pictures when I can. Even if it's only VF, it's a beauty to me.[/QUOTE]
Your name or email address:
Do you already have an account?
No, create an account now.
Yes, my password is:
Forgot your password?
Stay logged in
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
Coin Chat
>
XF Mercury Demand
>
Home
Home
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Activity
Recent Posts
Forums
Forums
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Posts
Competitions
Competitions
Quick Links
Competition Index
Rules, Terms & Conditions
Gallery
Gallery
Quick Links
Search Media
New Media
Showcase
Showcase
Quick Links
Search Items
Most Active Members
New Items
Directory
Directory
Quick Links
Directory Home
New Listings
Members
Members
Quick Links
Notable Members
Current Visitors
Recent Activity
New Profile Posts
Sponsors
Menu
Search
Search titles only
Posted by Member:
Separate names with a comma.
Newer Than:
Search this thread only
Search this forum only
Display results as threads
Useful Searches
Recent Posts
More...