Do you think I could get a star?

[Schatzy]

Well every time I go through my toned Roosevelts, I always spend

extra time looking at this coin. Do you think I could get a star?

 

Photo by Bob C

 

Photo by Teletrade

 

[bsshog40]

It's a very nice looking Roosie there Jaime. From what I see and understand about the *star grade, is that it's for exceptional eye quality. Although the toning looks very nice, the Obv looks to not have quite the clean finish that a proof should have. JMO

[michael]

from the photos and i bet it looks even better in hand

 

yes i would say in my eyes it is an easy star at ngc (thumbs u

 

but since i am not the finalizer at ngc nor any of the graders i would think it has a great shot if not a no brainer to get a star at ngc (thumbs u

 

as usually you rarely never see such flash and blast, vibrance and also toning vibrance and freshness to the fields with proof 1953 roosevelts

[physics-fan3.14]

Star toned proofs are hard to get - proofs more often get the star for just missing the next cameo level. If the toning on that one really pops in hand, you might be able to swing it. Either way I think its a good looking dime.

[dean1345]

I vote yes.

[Schatzy]

I got the coin for a good price so I might crack it out for the heck of it!!

It really looks awesome in hand!!

[fishfinder]

May be a reverse mounted star.

[robec1347]

Here are some high resolution versions of Jaimie's Roosie. It sure looks "Star" worthy to me.

 

[Schatzy]

Thanks Bob!!

 

I am out of town and don't have those images with me.

[James_OldeTowne]

WOW that is how I really like 'em! A star is highly possible, but I believe NGC is very stingy putting stars on Roosevelt dimes.

[Schatzy]

I was bidding on this coin on eBay but it just went to high for my blood.

It was graded Proof-67 "Star"!! It is a great looking coin!!

[robec1347]

Jaime, your '51 proof ain't too shabby.

 

[Schatzy]

Bob......I already sent her back to NGC for the star but they said no!!

I needed it in a good holder because the last one was all scratched up!!

I still love the coin and she will not be leaving my set!!

[robec1347]

I can't believe that coin did not star. No doubt about it, Roosevelt's are nothing but poor step children.

[Schatzy]

No doubt about it, Roosevelt's are nothing but poor step children.

 

That is okay with me!! You can get very nice toned coins below book value!!

The 1951 has a numismedia value of $550 and they usually go for $300 and I paid $226 for

mine on ebay. If it was a franklin it would go for over numismedia!!

 

[coinman23885-migration]

I have a Roosevelt dime with a similar tone pattern; I'm may submit mine to NGC and if I do, I will forward you the results and an image of the coin.

[Schatzy]

Well she got cracked out....off to NGC next week!!

 

[robec1347]

[Schatzy]

Well I am so happy!! I finally got my first star toned roosie!! I think PCGS had it over graded at PF67.

[cpm9ball]

Good for you, Jaime!

 

Chris

[bsshog40]

Nice star Jaime!!

[Coindude]

Good job Jaime... but, the pictures are disappointing for now!

[Schatzy]

Good job Jaime... but, the pictures are disappointing for now!

Look at the pictures in the first post of this thread.

[TJ'S Coins]

I like the coin. Whether it gets a star or not you have an excellent dime.

[prudden]

Great job!! I just got my first star about 6 weeks ago. It's on an '86 MS 64 Morgan. Feels good,don't it?

[cpm9ball]

I just got a star about two weeks ago on an 1878 8TF that graded 62 with a DMPL obverse. I was hoping for a 63, but I'll take the star.

 

Chris