In-hand pics - 1834 Bust Dime

[FishyOne]

Here's my in-hand pics. Excellent eye appeal with nice toning in shades of blue. Probably a technical 35 as several have noted. A market 40 for sure.

 

From Northeast Numismatics for $249.

 

 

In an old white ANACS holder. What do you think?

 

[coinman_23885]

EF45

[James_OldeTowne]

EF-40.

[MarkFeld]

45

[MBA101]

45

[BillJones]

Looking at the ANA grading guide, it looks like an EF-40, but years ago it would have been a VF-30 or 35. The coin above has lost quite a bit of detail for the EF grade IMO.

 

Compare the amount of detail that has been lost with this piece that is a AU with some issues.

 

[James_OldeTowne]

Looking at the ANA grading guide, it looks like an EF-40, but years ago it would have been a VF-30 or 35. The coin above has lost quite a bit of detail for the EF grade IMO.

Bill, I completely agree. Another sad result of plastic madness!

[FishyOne]

How much of the "lost detail" can be attributed to striking vs. wear?

 

I agree standards are looser to be sure but it seems like Bust Dimes, particularly the reverses, rarely have sharp detail on the high points of the devices.

[Hard Times]

XF40

[Walkerfan]

I agree with Bill & James and I am gonna say VF 35.

[DunderChief-migration]

I would guess VF 35 also.

 

[coinman_23885]

What did ANACS grade it?

[FishyOne]

What did ANACS grade it?

 

ANACS graded it EF40. I'll post some in-hand pics when I have a chance.

 

 

[FishyOne]

In-hand pics in first post. Thanks for all the grades and comments!

[James_OldeTowne]

I agree with the grade, per my previous guess!