1862 Trime

[cameron12x]

Apologies in advance for the poor photos. Thoughts on a technical grade?

 

 

Original skin? Worthy of plastic?

[FishyOne]

The images came out quite good. These tiny pieces are tough to image! My first comment would be that Civil War era dates seem to be holding up very well during these current sesquicentennial years.

 

The surfaces look original in the images and the coin is certainly worth slabbing to many people. These coins are so easily bent that it needs some type of rigid holder.

 

My guess is AU50 and around $150 worth I'd guess. It's a nice looking piece.

 

 

[ldhair]

I'm at 45 or 50. Nice coin.

[BillJones]

The grade range could be from EF-45 to AU-55, depending upon the luster. If it is dull, as it appears in the photo, it is an EF. If there is a fair amount of luster under toning, it is an AU. Overall it is a nice lightly circulated piece.

 

I would say that this piece does have original surfaces, at least as they are defined in today's market.

[Dudley the 1st]

I'm on the upper end , AU50 to 55. Nice example and I would keep it " Raw ".

[Coindude]

I like it at 45.

[johnny9434]

id say xf 45 as well.

[L1ncolnF4n]

48-50

[cameron12x]

The grade range could be from EF-45 to AU-55, depending upon the luster. If it is dull, as it appears in the photo, it is an EF. If there is a fair amount of luster under toning, it is an AU. Overall it is a nice lightly circulated piece.

 

I would say that this piece does have original surfaces, at least as they are defined in today's market.

Bill--there definitely is a fair amount of luster under the toning. The photos don't do the coin justice in that regard.

 

[BillJones]

The grade range could be from EF-45 to AU-55, depending upon the luster. If it is dull, as it appears in the photo, it is an EF. If there is a fair amount of luster under toning, it is an AU. Overall it is a nice lightly circulated piece.

 

I would say that this piece does have original surfaces, at least as they are defined in today's market.

Bill--there definitely is a fair amount of luster under the toning. The photos don't do the coin justice in that regard.

 

If that is true, you have an AU grade piece. Since the luster appears to be subdued, I would say that the grade would be limited to AU-55 at best.

[cameron12x]

The grade range could be from EF-45 to AU-55, depending upon the luster. If it is dull, as it appears in the photo, it is an EF. If there is a fair amount of luster under toning, it is an AU. Overall it is a nice lightly circulated piece.

 

I would say that this piece does have original surfaces, at least as they are defined in today's market.

Bill--there definitely is a fair amount of luster under the toning. The photos don't do the coin justice in that regard.

 

If that is true, you have an AU grade piece. Since the luster appears to be subdued, I would say that the grade would be limited to AU-55 at best.

The luster is definitely subdued, but definitely there and adds much eye appeal compared to the photos. So, I suppose it's somewhere between AU-50 and AU-55.

 

The non-date side of the coin appears to have a weak strike compared to the date-side? Sometimes it's hard to tell the difference between wear and strike quality on Silver Trimes?

[BillJones]

The non-date side of the coin appears to have a weak strike compared to the date-side? Sometimes it's hard to tell the difference between wear and strike quality on Silver Trimes?

 

It has been my experience that the Type III trimes were well struck, which was not the case with the Type II trimes. That was why that design was replaced. The reverse has some wear for sure, which is one of the reason way this coin is not a "slider" AU-58.

 

Here is a Mint State example. It is always helpful to get to know the design better by viewing a Mint State or even Proof piece (Mint State is better) when you are learning to grade a series.