@P0CKETCHANGE said:
Got this from a DLRC auction recently. This isn't my series, and I didn't need this for any of the sets I'm working on, but I've never seen one like it before and had to have it. PCGS MS66FB — Photo credit is DLRC; eventually I'll send to PCGS for a TrueView.
Still have this one, and I’ve still never seen one quite like it! I did indeed send it for a TV which better (but not fully) captures the deep royal blue color it has in-hand under light.
@P0CKETCHANGE said:
Got this from a DLRC auction recently. This isn't my series, and I didn't need this for any of the sets I'm working on, but I've never seen one like it before and had to have it. PCGS MS66FB — Photo credit is DLRC; eventually I'll send to PCGS for a TrueView.
Still have this one, and I’ve still never seen one quite like it! I did indeed send it for a TV which better (but not fully) captures the deep royal blue color it has in-hand under light.
I'd label it the crescent moon. Very nice
Successful transactions:Tookybandit. "Everyone is equal, some are more equal than others".
Lately I've been looking for proof Mercs that are original, attractive, and within my budget. (And that apparently makes for a pretty narrow Venn diagram). But this 1942 I picked up a month ago fits the bill.
Also, @robec, you have some truly beautiful dimes! Count me as envious.
This gotten at European auction last year. Scintillating lustre in hand. Poor iPhone pictures as there are minor toning streaks that appear as scratches - they are not. I looked under a variety of lights and angulation and can not find hairlines.
Going to hosts at November Baltimore show:
Love that Milled British (1830-1960) Well, just Love coins, period.
I own 5 or 6 Mercury dimes. Very affordable set to put together for relatively little money, in comparison to most other coin series. Anyway, all mine are blast white like this one.
I've always liked Mercury dimes and collected them semi-enthusiastically until I switched my collecting dollars to commemoratives. But as my commemorative buying has tapered due to approaching completion, I recently acquired a new dime. It's graded MS65 FB.
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Disclaimer: I'm not a dealer, trader, grader, investor or professional numismatist. I'm just a hobbyist. (To protect me but mostly you! 🤣 )
I just discovered this thread and couldn't resist bumping it! Here are two I've never shared before:
Young Numismatist • My Toned Coins
Life is roadblocks. Don't let nothing stop you, 'cause we ain't stopping. - DJ Khaled
Still have this one, and I’ve still never seen one quite like it! I did indeed send it for a TV which better (but not fully) captures the deep royal blue color it has in-hand under light.
Nothing is as expensive as free money.
Good old revived thread! Here’s a CAC goldie:
“The thrill of the hunt never gets old”
PCGS Registry: Screaming Eagles
Copperindian
Retired sets: Soaring Eagles
Copperindian
I don’t own any but I can’t think Mercury Dime without thinking how much DLH paid for this one
Having fun while switching things up and focusing on a next level PCGS slabbed 1950+ type set, while still looking for great examples for the 7070.
I'd label it the crescent moon. Very nice
Some absolute stunners in this thread.
Another one of my Mint Goof Ups. Pop 1 for the grade at PCGS.
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FFL - is it the ultimate burial?
"Got a flaming heart, can't get my fill"
Haha the most remarkable one I have ever witnessed. Someone got a little carried away with the “BID” button imho.
"Got a flaming heart, can't get my fill"
- Bob -
MPL's - Lincolns of Color
Central Valley Roosevelts
I call this one the "wounded forehead".
Young Numismatist • My Toned Coins
Life is roadblocks. Don't let nothing stop you, 'cause we ain't stopping. - DJ Khaled
Lately I've been looking for proof Mercs that are original, attractive, and within my budget. (And that apparently makes for a pretty narrow Venn diagram). But this 1942 I picked up a month ago fits the bill.
Also, @robec, you have some truly beautiful dimes! Count me as envious.
@Shurke that’s a very attractive example and the exact look I’d be going for if I were to build a set of these
Nothing is as expensive as free money.
Thanks!
This gotten at European auction last year. Scintillating lustre in hand. Poor iPhone pictures as there are minor toning streaks that appear as scratches - they are not. I looked under a variety of lights and angulation and can not find hairlines.
Going to hosts at November Baltimore show:
Well, just Love coins, period.
I own 5 or 6 Mercury dimes. Very affordable set to put together for relatively little money, in comparison to most other coin series. Anyway, all mine are blast white like this one.
I've always liked Mercury dimes and collected them semi-enthusiastically until I switched my collecting dollars to commemoratives. But as my commemorative buying has tapered due to approaching completion, I recently acquired a new dime. It's graded MS65 FB.
Haven't posted in a while, hope everyone is doing well. Enjoy!
1917 MS-64FB CAC
1920 MS-65FB CAC
1940 MS-67FB CAC
1943-S MS-66FB+
1944 MS-66FB+ CAC
