Looking for Populations on Minted Proof-Mercs

Mikesp1

Where Might I find the number of how many Proof Merc Dimes were minted? Is there a web-site? Must I purchase a book? Thanks in advance from Mike

onlyroosies

The Red Book shows the following Mintage for proof mercs.

1936 4,130
1937 5,756
1938 8,728
1939 9,321
1940 11,827
1941 16,557
1942 22,329

pursuitofliberty

many books have the figures ... but here they are just so you have them;


36 4,130
37 5,756
38 8,728
39 9,321
40 11,827
41 16,557
42 22,329

grip

Red Book
36=4,130
37=5,756
38=8,728
39=9,321
40=11,827
41=16,557
42=22,329

Mikesp1

Thanks everyone................Next question is............Can or Do they Full Split Bands ? or is that an impossibility?

pursuitofliberty

Mike,

I've never seen a non-FB Proof Merc ...

also ... welcome ... and maybe turn your PM function ON so you can take messages off the post

coinguy1

I have seen some non-FB Proof Mercury dimes but they are the rare exception, rather than the rule.

solid

Looks like we are all in agreement on the mintage figures!

These are one of my favorite coins - I have a sweet lil 7-coin set in mixed
PCGS/NGC holders.

I saw a '41 or '42 PR65 ebay coin just the other day on a thread here that had
nearly flat bands.

Ken

pursuitofliberty

I just jumped in to help, and learned something new. If I ever add the Proofs to my set, I'll make sure to watch those bands!

Thanks Mark

Shamika

I think it's notable that proof Lincoln's from this time period are also found with weak strikes. They look as if they were struck by dies that have been over polished.

Mikesp1

Thank you to everyone. What is my PM function?? Even at my old age, I sure don't know everything! I'm still trying to figure out how to download pic's.

CarlWohlforth

My favorite proof merc doesn't have split bands. It is a 1942.

coinguy1

"PM" stands for private message, whereby you can send and receive private messages to and from other forum members.

To enable this feature click on "profile" on the upper right part of your screen. Scroll down and you will see an option to "allow private messages" then click "on".

Mikesp1

Thanks Mark............I'll try it when I get back in town tomorrow!

kranky

Does anyone know if those figures represent coins sold, or is it possible that the figures include unsold coins that got melted? I'm pretty sure that for the 1916 and earlier proofs, the mintages weren't reduced by the number that went unsold.