"nineteen forty-twelve" merc - I actually posted this to BST, but it's a pretty coin...
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I do not have an example but good luck!
The 1942/1 dime is one of my favorite overdates of the 20th century along with the 1909/8 double eagle. They're scarce but not rare and they are easy enough to find on eBay and at the larger coin shows. There are counterfeits made of this coin so I suggest that you buy a slabbed example or buy a raw one from a trusted dealer.
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Definitely be wary of authenticity on these.... as stated above, widely counterfeited. Neat error and one of the few I may actually acquire...Cheers, RickO
My grandfather got one in change in the 50s while buying a cup of coffee. I own it today, and it holds a special place in my heart.
I always think of the joy it mustve brought when he saw it in the palm of his hand.
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I would only buy this coin in a PCGS / NGC slab.
Wayne
Kennedys are my quest...
Here’s Mrs_Spud’s one, but she doesn’t want to sell it. I really like it a lot🌜
Mr_Spud
Why not SEGS, ANACS, etc?
This thread brings back memories. The 1942/1 Merc was a must have for me. In 1996, I looked through about a half tube of these at my LCS. I selected the one below. I paid $280. for it. Four days after I bought it, I submitted the coin to PCGS. It is not for sale. Good luck in your search.
IMO: They don't stack up to the PCGS or NGC standards.
Wayne
Kennedys are my quest...
What about their reliability for purposes of authentication?
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
When it comes to authenticating a coin as to what it is or is not, I would say that they can tell a real coin from a fake.
When I buy a coin, I want the best set of eyes to tell me what the coin is and its grade. I get both from PCGS and NGC. I will pay for the best service available. I am not a seller or dealer.
My collection is about 99% PCGS.
Wayne
Kennedys are my quest...
If it weren't for my Whitman album having a hole for this silly coin, I wouldn't even have it on my radar. Now I'm trying to decide if I do buy one, if I will crack it out and complete my album. In that scenario, I will care very much about authenticity, and not so much about super accurate grading.
Why not leave it in the holder?
Wayne
Kennedys are my quest...
Yes, bringing back memories here too.
Some cool examples.
I bought mine raw from a trusted dealer. Later sent it in to our hosts and wasn’t disappointed.
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That is the question... I would really like to complete the album 🙂
I'm trying to figure out how much it is worth to me to do that...
Take a picture of the coin, shrink it down until it just covers the coin's diameter and glue it onto a cardboard disc of the same size..
Do the same for the reverse.
Wayne
Kennedys are my quest...
Yeah, yeah... Just not quite the same is it?
Perhaps I have a touch of ocpd...
Yes, you are right. It is just not the same.
Let us know what you decide.
Wayne
Kennedys are my quest...
Unless I find one and decide to buy it, the question remains academic...