Opinions please on these two Merc dimes

copperhead

I recently purchased a 1916-D and 1942/1 Merc dimes. I'm asking for all your professional opinions on: The grade of the coins? Should I consider allowing NCS to perform their magic on the coins prior to certification? Is the 16-D authentic? NGC or PCGS?
I plan on taking the coins to the Baltimore show next weekend to start the process. All opinions are greatly appreciated.
THANKS,
AL

wingedliberty

16D VG10 ANACS
42/1 EF45 ANACS

Brian.

DIMEMAN

Both coins look real and I concur with Brian on the grades and company to send to. The 42/1 might just go xf40.

JMHO

Jon

fcloud

I think the 16D will go Fine.

nwcs

Look good to my eyes. I think ANACS might be a better choice because that 42/41 does look cleaned.

jbsteven

f12 and xf40-45

nice coins

copperhead

No one has made any comments regarding NCS. I would really like to have the coins conserved by NCS. Does anyone have any idea of the fees involved with having them perform their magic on a coin?? I would also prefer to have NGC or PCGS grade the coins. I'm not much on ANACS slabs. The coins are guaranteed so its a no lose situation. I'm really hoping they get the grades I expect though. THANKS for all your comments and suggestions thus far!!!!

mbbiker

NCS for what?? they look fine just the way they are

wingedliberty

ANACS is more liberal on key dates . Your examples show minor cleaning. You have a 90% chance of no net grade with ANACS. There is a moderate chance of body bags with PCGS/NGC. In my opinion, there is no reason here for NCS. ANACS has a counterfeit guarantee and their coins are very liquid, especially key dates, in case you want to upgrade at a future date.


Brian.

coinkat

I really don't see where NCS is going to help you with these. If they were my coins, I would send them to ANACs. As for the grades, the 42 2/1 looks to be in the ef40 to 45 range. The 1916-d could go f15. I am not offering an opinion as to whether the 16-d is authentic without seeing it first. Just some thoughts from the cheap seats...