What type deduction in grade would this spot cause?

[jesbroken]

What deduction in grade would be brought about by the small spot in front of Liberty's face? What final grade would you think this Mercury Dime would garner?

thanks

Jim

 

[physics-fan3.14]

I would deduct a point for it. The problem is, its in the primary focal area. If that exact same spot were in her hair, I wouldn't be nearly as severe on it.

 

I would call that a 66.

[PerryHall]

That spot looks fairly small and it probably wouldn't be much of a distraction so I doubt that it has much of an effect on the grade unless the grade is exactly on the boundary between two grades in which case the coin might get the lower grade.

[wheat'swheats]

unless it's just the photo, I think the neck and shoulder area is the bigger problem

[Walkerfan]

I would deduct a point for it. The problem is, its in the primary focal area. If that exact same spot were in her hair, I wouldn't be nearly as severe on it.

 

I would call that a 66.

 

+ 1. I feel exaclty the same.

[RWB]

The state of preservation of the dime is the same with or without the spot. But, with it in a prominent position it would likely reduce the market value. The one point difference some have mentioned makes sense for "market graders."

[coinman_23885]

I would deduct 0.5-1.0 points for it depending on how distracting it is in hand. I would grade the coin a MS66 (no FB).

[Mr.Mcknowitall]

I would deduct 0.5-1.0 points for it depending on how distracting it is in hand. I would grade the coin a MS66 (no FB).

 

Is a 0.5 Grade "criminal", i.e., a 66 instead of a 66.5?

 

Just curious-

 

Respectfully,

John Curlis

 

[jesbroken]

Thanks for taking the time to reply to my post. I like the coin with its spot and will free it from its tomb and place it in my Dansco.

Jim

[Coincrazed74]

Jes, considering the size of a dime and the size of that spot, very minimal price decrease. Likely not even a point. I would call it MS66, But photograding isn't accurate. Nice coin buddy! It'll look great in your Dansco!!

 

CC

[copper toning]

I am guessing that spot is not nearly as prominent in hand. You may not have to worry too much.

[coinman_23885]

What did the TPG grade it?

[USArmyParatrooper]

I had an NGC MS-67 with full bands that had a larger carbon spot than that.

[James_OldeTowne]

I think the coin evades any deduction for that spot.

[jesbroken]

It was in an old ICG holder and they graded it MS68, but not to be taken seriously. I just liked the coin and felt it would grade 66-67(most likely 66 and that seems to be most replies).

Thanks everyone.

Jim

[halfpint]

 

...the only worry i would have is will that spot grow?

[coinman_23885]

Wouldn't it be feasible to conserve the coin yourself by taking an eye dropper full of dip solution and placing a small drop on the spot for 10-15 seconds before dousing it with water? Has anyone had success with a "partial" dip technique or is it clear that the spot was there (i.e. does it look lighter in the treated area? I'm just curious?

[Walkerfan]

I too have seen superb gems with similar spots. I think that it is at LEAST a MS 66.

[Coincrazed74]

Wouldn't it be feasible to conserve the coin yourself by taking an eye dropper full of dip solution and placing a small drop on the spot for 10-15 seconds before dousing it with water? Has anyone had success with a "partial" dip technique or is it clear that the spot was there (i.e. does it look lighter in the treated area? I'm just curious?

NOT a good idea, the dip will likely wash out the spot all right, and then wash out the natural color/toning of the metal so a white spot may be present. It is not recommended to partially dip a coin as the coin's color will be uneven.

 

CC

[coinman_23885]

Wouldn't it be feasible to conserve the coin yourself by taking an eye dropper full of dip solution and placing a small drop on the spot for 10-15 seconds before dousing it with water? Has anyone had success with a "partial" dip technique or is it clear that the spot was there (i.e. does it look lighter in the treated area? I'm just curious?

NOT a good idea, the dip will likely wash out the spot all right, and then wash out the natural color/toning of the metal so a white spot may be present. It is not recommended to partially dip a coin as the coin's color will be uneven.

 

CC

 

Thanks for the clarification; I had thought about the possibility of a white spot, but was originally unsure if it would be readily discernible since the coin is predominantly white already.