Grade in 1st post: 1833 Capped Bust 10c

[FishyOne]

The "grade-flation" conversation in another thread got me thinking about my PCGS problem-free dime that might be over-graded. What grade would you assign?

 

Thank you for all the grades and comments. PCGS said VF35 which I felt was generous. It does have nice color and original surfaces which would put the market grade at VF30 IMHO. I guess in the old days it would simply be "Choice Very Fine" with all jockeying for 25, 30, or 35 aside. Thanks again!

 

 

[Coinbuf]

I'm guessing VF25, around an AG3 in Bill's book.

[Mark T]

VF 25 – 30 . The reverse looks like a weak strike .

[wdrob]

I would go with the VF25 also. Or less.

[MarkFeld]

35

[Coindude]

At first glance the obverse said 35 but then I saw the reverse. I think overall a 30 is a good grade for the coin. Or at least that's the kind of money I'd pay. Mushy strike on the reverse as Mark T eluded to.

[BillJones]

I would grade it VF-30. The reverse looks like a VF-25, but I think that the strike is at issue there.

[johnny9434]

ill go vf 30 maybe a 35. jmo

[yonico]

looks choice VF to me.. 30/35

[jayman1970]

Looks VF-30 to me.

[jom]

VF30 or so.

 

jom

[L1ncolnF4n]

30

[physics-fan3.14]

I think 30 is a bit strong, but the strike on these is all over the place. At some point, you can't really blame strike any more and just have to say "there is a lack of detail" and knock the grade down for it. If it was technically graded 30, I would be likely to pay a 20 or 25 price for it.

 

The surfaces and color are fantastic, though.

[MBA101]

It is a nice coin whatever the grade. At VF35 I would not pay a premium, but at a VF25 definitely, and at 30 probably.

[MarkFeld]

The "grade-flation" conversation in another thread got me thinking about my PCGS problem-free dime that might be over-graded. What grade would you assign?

 

Thank you for all the grades and comments. PCGS said VF35 which I felt was generous. It does have nice color and original surfaces which would put the market grade at VF30 IMHO. I guess in the old days it would simply be "Choice Very Fine" with all jockeying for 25, 30, or 35 aside. Thanks again!

 

I think they nailed it.