Coppernicus Chat

Coppernicus

It's 12:28 AM CST, I'm on Spring Break, and I'm chatty!! (One reason I chose the "professor lifestyle" is so I could have Spring Breaks until I retire...) Of course, I don't go to Padre or Mexico and drink shots of Tequila 'til I puke anymore. Instead, I hang out on the boards and type rambling threads and/or posts.

Oh, as far as coins are concerned, I just received a 1943-S Mercury PCGS MS66FB, blaze white, and I can't for the life of me find anything that would keep this out of a 68 holder (or a 69 or....) Then again, it's the first 66FB I've seen close up. I'd provide a pic but my attempts today to buy a Olympus C-4000 Zoom were dashed by an internet seller with strings attached (shipping, $30 off coupon which never appeared on the invoice, etc.)

Sooooo, what do you think the market value of the Merc is? After a few responses, I'll post what I paid, even if it makes me look foolish.

mbbiker

for a 66FB i would guess around $40.00

Coppernicus

Thanks for the guess mbbiker but I almost had a coronary! The last two to sell on ebay went for $70 and $95. Neither were the one I bought. Hope your guess is low!

Mike

mbbiker

I guess the 43-S is harder to find in FSB than most late date mercs. I just bought a 1943-P and a !943-D both PCGS MS66FSB for $30 bucks each so i figured the S mint would be in the same price range.

Coppernicus

mbbiker - I think you got a great deal on the P and D. The recent auctions on ebay were well above $30 for an MS66FB. Good job!

Mike