1921 d merc

[Tpmetal]

I found this 1921 d merc last year and I am wondering if anyone could give me a rough grade on it? I have no idea but if i had to guess i'de say fine?

 

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[digging440yrs]

My opinion after collecting for 45 yrs, is vf25. Others may have their own opinion---------

 

[bologna321]

Hard to tell with photos but I think I see hairlines from cleaning so I'd say VF details cleaned

 

[Tpmetal]

My opinion after collecting for 45 yrs, is vf25. Others may have their own opinion--

Thank you very much, your opinion and experience is appreciated greatly. Guess I should send it in for grading at some point as I'm thinking it's worth a few hundred bucks.

 

[Tpmetal]

Hard to tell with photos but I think I see hairlines from cleaning so I'd say VF details cleaned

Do most dig coins get a cleaned appraisal? I only rinsed with distilled water.

 

[G.A.P.metal]

This is out of the RED Book 2016 edition hope it will show up .

 

[Diver_Down]

When grading Mercs, you have to pay attention to the reverse and in particular the design elements of the fasces. G.A.P.metal provided a picture of the guidelines if you can make it out. But to achieve the grade of VF, the diagonal bands of the fasces must be completely visible - not just at the edges. As evident in your pictures, the diagonal bands are worn flat in the middle and visible at the edge. With a Fine grade, all sticks of the fasces needs to be defined. You piece would be a borderline Fine, but it is a solid VG. The top end of the fasces the stick-line definition is weak. Could just be the picture.

 

[Tpmetal]

When grading Mercs, you have to pay attention to the reverse and in particular the design elements of the fasces. G.A.P.metal provided a picture of the guidelines if you can make it out. But to achieve the grade of VF, the diagonal bands of the fasces must be completely visible - not just at the edges. As evident in your pictures, the diagonal bands are worn flat in the middle and visible at the edge. With a Fine grade, all sticks of the fasces needs to be defined. You piece would be a borderline Fine, but it is a solid VG. The top end of the fasces the stick-line definition is weak. Could just be the picture.

Thanks, I see what your saying.right near the top diagonal band, just above it, is a very very small area where 2 or maybe 3 of the verticle lines barely disappear. So I'll go with vg possible f.

 

[bologna321]

https://www.pcgs.com/photograde/#/Mercury/Grades

Helpful link

 

[digging440yrs]

How To Grade Mercury Dimes Photo Grade Comparison Images

 

[digging440yrs]

Like I was saying, you will get varied opinions

 

[Dozer D]

No greater than a strong FINE. Nice find none the less.

 

[Tpmetal]

My opinion after collecting for 45 yrs, is vf25. Others may have their own opinion--------- View attachment 1580061

I know this is an old thread but, WINNER WINNER CHICKEN DINNER! nice job on nailing it on internet photos!! My most valuable coin I've dug, not my favorite but I'll take it!

 

[bologna321]

Nice man, congrats!

 

[Rookster]

Very nice coin.Congrats

 

[xr7ator]

Nice 21d for a digger coin! Very nice, grats!

 

[enamel7]

You did great!

 

[Davers]

Oh Yea!
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No 'distracting "details" typed on the label' ,

'Winner , winner =High end dinner. ' lol

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Nice find! IMHO: a fair grade would be VF with possible cleaning issues causing a details grading.

 

[Tpmetal]

Nice find! IMHO: a fair grade would be VF with possible cleaning issues causing a details grading.

I ended up being graded a vf 25. was never cleaned except with distilled water rinse(no rubbing). i added photo of the graded slab to this old post because digging440yrs nailed the grade from photos. which was impressive in my mind.