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Merc Guys & Gals: New 1928-S

CocoinutCocoinut Posts: 2,512 ✭✭✭✭✭
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I just received a '28-S Merc in PCGS MS66, and it's everything I had hoped it would be. It's well struck, with the crossband about 50% full. Nice luster; the obverse is almost pure white (sorry, Ken), and the reverse has just the slightest gold tint. It's certainly not my most expensive Merc, but it's already one of my favorites. image
Countdown to completion of my Mercury Set: 1 coin. My growing Lincoln Set: Finally completed!

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  • FairlanemanFairlaneman Posts: 10,424 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Jim:
      That is a Spitting Image of the One I Own. Looks Like there are a Couple of Ticks on the Obverse and the Coin Exhibits Very Nice Luster and Strike. Mines a Blast White One also.image See I do have a Couple of White Coins.image
        Ken
      1. DIMEMANDIMEMAN Posts: 22,403 ✭✭✭✭✭
        Jim,

        Very nice Merc. What is the name of your set?

        Jon



        After going out to the registry, I assume you are the "Jim's Mercury Set". Sorry for the dumb question.
      2. quattrocoinsquattrocoins Posts: 1,881
        Nice coin, Jim, and nice pics.
        It also looks a lot like the '29-S that I just recieved. It's a MS66 also, but the graders failed to see the fully split bands! image
        I may just get up the nerve to send it in for a re-grade!

        Regards

        Winged Liberty, and
        FULL Heads RULE!
      3. MarkMark Posts: 3,542 ✭✭✭✭✭
        Jim:

        VERY nice coin. I think it's so neat to see a coin that probably looks exactly like it did when it left the mont, 74 years ago! Plus, when I enlarged the pricture, the cross bands looked a bit more than 50% full.

        It's also interesting that Ken owns up to having a "white" coin. But I bet he's looking to replace with some sort of dingy coin..image

        Mark

        P.S. to Ken: The previous sentence was in jest. While I generally prefer "white" coins, I have come to appreciate toning more since seeing the pictures of your coins.
        Mark


      4. CocoinutCocoinut Posts: 2,512 ✭✭✭✭✭
        I'm glad you guys like the dime. I remember seeing several '28-S before I began my set; they all had the same creamy luster, and were blast white or very lightly toned. Wish I'd started a set back then.

        Don,

        I was watching that '29-S as well, but somehow missed the end of the auction. I might have felt just a tad guilty if I'd sniped it from you image; it sure looked nice. I'm glad it found a good home. Good luck if you decide to send it in for a regrade.

        Jim
        Countdown to completion of my Mercury Set: 1 coin. My growing Lincoln Set: Finally completed!
      5. izzy452izzy452 Posts: 929 ✭
        Nice looking coin you got there Jim.

        Walt
      6. TCicconeTCiccone Posts: 112
        Jim

        That's a very nicely struck coin and the surfaces look just wonderful too!

        I think this is one of the most enjoyable uses of this board, being able to share our enjoyment of collecting with one another.image

        TC
        TC
      7. python1python1 Posts: 789
        Excellent grading on that coin...just a tick away for a 7....very nice looking coin!image
        Dennis

        My Dimes

        << If it's worth doing, it's worth doing right the first time! >>
      8. DeepCoinDeepCoin Posts: 2,781 ✭✭✭
        Great coin! I am so jealous of all these 66 No Bands coins you guys have acquired.

        Oh well, all in due time. Always remember me when you upgrade to a FB coin.
        Retired United States Mint guy, now working on an Everyman Type Set.
      9. gripgrip Posts: 9,962 ✭✭✭✭✭
        The coin is a beauty,thanks for sharing.Al
      10. TAP444TAP444 Posts: 824
        Very nice dime,
        What are you using to post the pictures, scanner or camera.
        I have been thinking of getting a digital camera.
        Ken what type of camera do you have
        Thanks
        Tim
        LOOKING FOR 1931-s merc that is nice for the grade and fb
      11. FairlanemanFairlaneman Posts: 10,424 ✭✭✭✭✭
        Tim:

        Mines a Sony Mavica FD-73. Works Pretty Good but I have Real problems with getting Good Pictures of the White Coins. One of these days another type of Lighting will be Tried and that May help some.

        Get the Camera !!! I'm sure Everyone wants to See some of those Babies You have. image
          Ken
        1. izzy452izzy452 Posts: 929 ✭
          Especially those MS68's you have .

          Waltimage
        2. PTVETTERPTVETTER Posts: 5,963 ✭✭✭✭✭
          Very nice addition, I can't seem to find additions at the right price for my own set
          Pat Vetter,Mercury Dime registry set,1938 Proof set registry,Pat & BJ Coins:724-325-7211


        3. CocoinutCocoinut Posts: 2,512 ✭✭✭✭✭
          Tim,
          My camera's a Toshiba that I bought 2½ years ago. It's 2.1 megapixels, and a good all-purpose camera. The biggest drawback is trying to photograph small coins, like cents and dimes; I don't always get the degree of detail that I'd like. It works well for larger coins; see the samples below.

          Ken,
          I don't get true color on silver coins unless I take the pictures in a room that receives lots of sunlight. You don't want the sun shining directly on the coin, though. I seem to get the best results between 8:00 and 10:00 a.m., due to the angle of the sun. Give it a try.

          Jim

          Countdown to completion of my Mercury Set: 1 coin. My growing Lincoln Set: Finally completed!
        4. FairlanemanFairlaneman Posts: 10,424 ✭✭✭✭✭
          Jim:
            You Realize I live in Oregon and the Sun is a Rare Sight.image Seriously I will give that a Try. The one time I went Outside and Tried sunlight only, the Pictures were Terrible. Maybe with Indirect Sunlight they will turn out Nice.
              Note: 100 Degrees Yesterday and High 90's Today, the Sun is Shining on the Glorious State of Oregon.image
                Nice Pictures of the Dollar !!!
                  Ken
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