Here is fresh PR Mercury dime

CarlWohlforth

I just got this at a very small local show. It was in a proof set for a long time and the dealer just sent the set in for its first grading.

This Mercury has a few more hairlines than the one in my type set so has a lower grade. But I think I'm going to keep this one and sell my other one. It has the look I've been looking for, light cameo contrast with nice fields that have no flowlines. This has some but is close to a mirror.

IrishMike

Love them proof mercs, there are days when I regret selling mine. Nice coin, what did it grade?

airplanenut

Looks like a 65? Nice coin no matter what the grade!

LanLord

Carl, was this the one the Vince Laciarrie (sp?) had in his case? If so I have looked at that a couple times.

Nice.

CarlWohlforth

Thanks, this one just came back from PCGS with a PR 65 grade. I'm not sure what that small thread like thing by the chin is. It looks like a small gouge in the shape of a thread. There are a few very tiny hairlines on the cheek and reverse field I needed a loupe to see. The dealer expected a 66.

CarlWohlforth

Sorry I missed you LanLord and baseball. Yes this was Vince's coin. He made sure to tell me someone else had looked at it This and the quarter that went with it were the only coins to catch my eye. Vince said he sold the nickel and was saving the half for someone.

Fairlaneman

Carl:

Is Vince from Fremont CA ?? If so he is the Dealer that makes the long treak up to the 30 to 40 Table Show on the Oregon Coast each year. Seems to have a Nice selection of coins IMO. His wife is very Friendly and talkative. Nice Folks.

Ken

CarlWohlforth

Yup, that is the same guy. I didn't speak with his wife, but she nudged Vince to let him know I was waiting. Vince was spending time with someone else he obviously knew from before. I didn't have anything else to look at but was in no hurry. They both seemed very nice. I'm only 45 minutes from their store. I've never been there but will certainly take a look soon.

BNE

Carl gave me a peek as we were leaving. It has smashing eye appeal, with good frost and excellent mirrors. A terrific and hard-to-find look.

wingedliberty

Looks more like a PR66, very nice coin.


Brian

goose3

I've sort of been looking at PF mercs. I think they are way undervalued considering what a buff proof sells for. I was thinking of possibly picking one up in Baltimore if I don't like the basal Chain cent I am going to check out.

LanLord

<< <i>Yup, that is the same guy. I didn't speak with his wife, but she nudged Vince to let him know I was waiting. Vince was spending time with someone else he obviously knew from before. I didn't have anything else to look at but was in no hurry. They both seemed very nice. I'm only 45 minutes from their store. I've never been there but will certainly take a look soon. >>

Carl, he was talking to me - I remember this taking place. I was discussing my quandry with him. His wife, Barbara is extremely nice, as is Vince. He has a great knowledge and eye for coins. I had better get a jersey with LanLord on it for these shows

oldcameoproofsguy

Sweet proof merc Carl.

DHeath

Carl, that is a beautiful coin, and the photography is pretty good too. BTW - thanks for the 66 Jeff pic, it will really help.