The Fear Itself Collection
1963


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Coin Details

  

Set Details
Origin/Country: United States
Design Description: DIMES - ROOSEVELT
Item Description: 10C 1963
Grade: NGC MS 67
Owner: Mr. Smith Guesser
 
Winning Set: The Fear Itself Collection
Date Added: 10/19/2013
Research: See NGC's Census Report for this Coin

Owner's Description

The Philadelphia Mint produced over 123 million Roosevelt dimes dated 1963. And several hundreds of thousands survive in mint condition. But dimes with full torch strikes are much less common.

In total, NGC and PCGS have less than 200 Philadelphia-minted Roosevelts certified FT or FB, putting the date among the top ten least silver Roosevelt dimes to receive the designation. Grades above MS 67 are also uncommon. NGC and PCGS have less then 25 certified 1963-P Roosevelts graded higher than MS 67 in their registries combined.

This coin has a very light gold tone with excellent luster. The obverse is completely spot-free while the reverse has very light discoloration that is only seen under very strong magnification.

The dime has a sharp strike but there are significant hairlines and die scratches on both sides. It has very nice details with fine eye and brow features and a decent torch strike. The vertical and upper band lines are clear and defined, however the lower band line is barely visible even under the strongest magnification.

Noticeable contacts marks on the reverse include a few above the O in ONE, on the torch handle, and around the flame. Noticeable contact marks on the obverse include a few going across Roosevelt's ear and smaller scatter marks on his neck.

All things considered, this coin grades on the lower end of MS 67, maybe to MS 66. There are nice details on this coin and overall a good addition to the collection.

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