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Sharing a new addition with the Merc crowd!

marcmoishmarcmoish Posts: 6,292 ✭✭✭✭✭
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Slightly toned down Merc crowd here these last few weeks, so I thought I'd share a really super Merc I was lucky in winning. Its a 1934 MS-67FB with toning described as borders with variegated russet patina - its a highly lustrous example, totally super strike, truly flawless fields - would have graded a solid 68 if not for a minute contact mark the size of a tick on reverse above the B in Pluribus....this coin totally rocksimage




Marc

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  • python1python1 Posts: 789
    that is a very nice merc! I even like that one. Nice buy.
    Dennis

    My Dimes

    << If it's worth doing, it's worth doing right the first time! >>
  • MarkMark Posts: 3,542 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Marc:

    Nice coin--though I prefer "white," it's really easy to see what attracted you to that coin. It's a keeper. You say you "won it." Where was it being auctioned?

    I also see that you didn't stop with up-grading just one coin. You added a one (23-P) and up-graded another (41-D). You've been a busy boy! And, a BAD boy because your collection is now much father ahead of mine! image Actually, isn't it a great feeling to be able to make 3 significant increases in your collection. What fun!!

    Mark
    Mark


  • LucyBopLucyBop Posts: 14,001 ✭✭✭
    image
    imageBe Bop A Lula!!
    "Senorita HepKitty"
    "I want a real cool Kitty from Hepcat City, to stay in step with me" - Bill Carter
  • jbstevenjbsteven Posts: 6,178 ✭
    can I post one of my NEWPS from Long Beach for my collection? could it be a 45p in FB? image

    image

    made ya look!
  • labloverlablover Posts: 3,634 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>can I post one of my NEWPS from Long Beach for my collection? >>


    Looks like her face got caught in a rainbow. Bet that hurt!!!
    "If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went." Will Rogers
  • fcloudfcloud Posts: 12,133 ✭✭✭✭
    Great for you!

    I'm stuck in a rut. Can't find anything, but I sent in a couple of raw coins.

    President, Racine Numismatic Society 2013-2014; Variety Resource Dimes; See 6/8/12 CDN for my article on Winged Liberty Dimes; Ebay

  • marcmoishmarcmoish Posts: 6,292 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Your always welcome JB !! - I think I'll smack youimage - if thats an FB its a done dealimage

    Mark,
    I admit I've been bad, and yes I agree with your statement - I'll buy a toned or all white example - whichever is more original, PQ in preservation and eye appeal, and if nec I will indeed upgrade or update. I won that example in the last Heritage sale.

    Thanks Dennis - I'm in love with these Merc's - the wife and kids think I've lost it!



    Marc
  • marcmoishmarcmoish Posts: 6,292 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Tony,

    Any of them stand a chance for decent entries to your set?
  • remumcremumc Posts: 1,272 ✭✭✭
    Nice addition Marc! I'll bet it looks even better when you get it in your hand. I do understand your facination with the Mercs, and have the same problem with the wife and kiddo! It is a good thing that they don't know or care IMHO. My wife would freak if she knew what I've spent on Mercs in the last year!

    I managed to buy 3 upgrades this week. 1941-S in 67FB, 1942 in 67FB, and 1945-D in 67FB. All blast white with cartwheel luster and supposedly PQ for the grade. Hopefully they will get here in time for "Red Friday", and live up to the sales pitch. I think they will, as I've bought several very nice coins from this dealer in the past.

    Regards,

    Wayne
    Regards,

    Wayne

    www.waynedriskillminiatures.com
  • marcmoishmarcmoish Posts: 6,292 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Wayne....you've been baaad too. Nice those three are all upgrades for you too.......

    hmm red friday huh? by friday my red will be no red.....hmm this is no damn good, I'm telling you ......

    anyone have a number for mercs annonymous?image





    Marc
  • DeepCoinDeepCoin Posts: 2,781 ✭✭✭
    It would nice to see another "Red Friday". I have an upgrade coming - 44-S in 68 and a 17-S add in 65. Hopefully they will arrive soon. I dont think I am passing, but consolidating my position at 19... where I belong.
    Retired United States Mint guy, now working on an Everyman Type Set.
  • MarkMark Posts: 3,542 ✭✭✭✭✭
    DeepCoin:

    If you are up-grading, I am #18 and I am starting to become worried. Personally, I think these new coins of yours probably won't be up to standard and so should be promptly returned... Yeah, and I also wonder if you asked my permission to upgrade and likely pass me... Oh, and right, ah.. red Friday's are now so passe--so outdated. Plus, maybe you want to start a new set with these new coins..yeah, that's the ticket, start a new set!! Don't add them to your old set!!

    image

    Mark
    Mark


  • DeepCoinDeepCoin Posts: 2,781 ✭✭✭
    Mark,

    A 1 point upgrade on a coin weighted 1 is not going to move me very much. Wouldn't it be funny if I ended up .01 ahead because of that. Not sure what happens when I add my 17-S. But it is all part of the fun. Staying on the first page is no longer a simple task.

    FYI, for anyone who is new, "Red Fridar" refers to a previous version of the Registry and it took a couple of days for PCGS to update the sets and ratings. The updates tended to occur on Fridays, thus the term Red Friday. Many of the top sets were just being built then and additions were much less expensive and more available.
    Retired United States Mint guy, now working on an Everyman Type Set.
  • CocoinutCocoinut Posts: 2,512 ✭✭✭✭✭
    All these additions, and talk of a Red Friday - I can't take it!!image It's been awhile since I had an addition or upgrade. Guess it's my own fault; I was snoozing when a nice '35-S was auctioned a week or so back. If I can't find any Mercs soon, I may break down and get a new camera instead. The old one does an OK job, but doesn't capture the detail like some of the newer models.

    But I digress....

    Congratulations to all of you who have been able to add to your sets. Sounds like you've picked up some beauties.

    Jim
    Countdown to completion of my Mercury Set: 1 coin. My growing Lincoln Set: Finally completed!
  • PTVETTERPTVETTER Posts: 5,970 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Nice coinimage

    Pat Vetter,Mercury Dime registry set,1938 Proof set registry,Pat & BJ Coins:724-325-7211


  • DIMEMANDIMEMAN Posts: 22,403 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Marc,

    Very pretty coin. I can see why you like it so much.

    Jon
  • fcloudfcloud Posts: 12,133 ✭✭✭✭
    Marc,

    I let you know in about 65 working days. LOL

    Tony

    President, Racine Numismatic Society 2013-2014; Variety Resource Dimes; See 6/8/12 CDN for my article on Winged Liberty Dimes; Ebay

  • marcmoishmarcmoish Posts: 6,292 ✭✭✭✭✭
    thanks all..............I actually had my first full weekend with this piece and she's oh so sweetimage


    Happy Fathers day tomm to all us Dad's out here in Mercville and beyondimage





    Marc







  • MarkMark Posts: 3,542 ✭✭✭✭✭
    DeepCoin:

    I posted the following in another thread, but I see that it really belongs here:

    You sly dog!!!!

    Your added coins pulled you 0.01 ahead of my set!!Gosh darn it, I guess we could get closer but I have no idea how! And, to top it all off, I asked my wife to get a commemorative half for me for Father's day rather than a Merc. But, it's amazing to me that our sets rank so close together.

    So, I ask in a small, trembling voice, "You don't happen to have any more coins on the way, do you?"

    Also, CONGRATULATIONS on your MS68 44-S dime--it must be a stunning piece!

    Mark

    P.S.: Happy Father's day to all Merc collectors, regardless of gender!
    Mark


  • gripgrip Posts: 9,962 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Marc
    Nice coinimage
    I tryed like heck to pick up a 26-D at B&M,but no luck,outbidimage..Going no where fast.Al
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