Grade this 1916 dime

[Rodebaugh]

So where does it grade....or does it?

Lets have some fun. BTW, there is no wrong answer, silly one maybe, but not wrong. The coin is raw.

[beauanderos]

MS62 (without cheating and looking at photograde)

nice dime... chinese?

[Rodebaugh]

Better pic uploaded.

[henrysmedford]

. chinese?

+1

[Rodebaugh]

MS62 (without cheating and looking at photograde)

nice dime... chinese?

She's authentic. This isn't a trick question. Just a grade the Merc post.

[fasteddy]

Doc, don't you have a drill attachment in the office that can buff that dime out...?

[highroller4321]

MS63

[reddirtcoins]

I think it is better than AU55. Maybe 62. Is that a dent in the middle band?

[Rodebaugh]

Is that a dent in the middle band?

Yes it is. This coin is Split Band for sure.

[henrysmedford]

Who will be doing the slabbing.

[Rodebaugh]

Who will be doing the slabbing.

Its gonna stay raw and be an upgrade for dad's dansco merc collection. Current coin is a mid-XF, so this is a nice replacement.

[Rodebaugh]

I will do a "guess the grade" for my next submission lot if you want. That would be fun.

[Doctor Steuss]

IMO, MS61 FB

[hirbonzig]

MS-63
Nice coin

[RichardPenny43]

No idea on grade.
Is that the one you bought for $7 in the KSA?
viewtopic.php?f=42&t=25962

[Numis Pam]

No idea on grade.
Is that the one you bought for $7 in the KSA?
http://realcent.org/viewtopic.php?f=42&t=25962

I was wondering the very same thing! If it is... what did u do to clean it up to look that good?

[Rodebaugh]

No idea on grade.
Is that the one you bought for $7 in the KSA?
http://realcent.org/viewtopic.php?f=42&t=25962

maybe.

[christostock]

Without seeing the other guesses I was going to say 63 or 62.
But, after looking at the other guesses I feel the need to change to "Authentic details ungradeable"
Can't really tell from a picture!!
Probably looks much better in hand??

[oober]

AU55 cleaned. Looks dipped. Maybe it's the pics, but I don't see metal flow lines.

[Morsecode]

QVC would be selling that as MS69+

[LooseChange]

Complete guess: AU58 Cleaned.

My other guesses are based on cleaning method:

1) Autoclave, we know who has one
2) Ultrasonic cleaner (The bath thing that the jewlery stores have)
3) Shot in the dark: Toothpaste

[Rodebaugh]

I forgot to post my guess. MS-63 FB. Sure it was "cleaned"...but it was done right. The coin looks to be an early die state with minor flow lines, a strong full strike, and no die cracks. The original mint luster was always there, I just lifted 97 years of gunk to let it shine again. No hair lines are noted and the luster flows unbroken from fields over the high points of the devises.

I know its tough to grade from any photos...and I get to hold the coin in hand so that is kinda like cheating, but I am still happy with the "guess the grade" responses. Nice work crew.

[TheJonasCollegeFund]

Everyone had their chance to bid on it.

[reddirtcoins]

I thought it was free to the closest guess!

[Rodebaugh]

Everyone had their chance to bid on it.

Bingo ... moral of the story: TJCF ksa goods rock, so pay attention and prosper.