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Merc Guys - Where are all the 1939-S coins?

DeepCoinDeepCoin Posts: 2,781 ✭✭✭
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I was admiring some of the other Mercury sets and noticed I am not the only person chasing a 1939-S. Does anyone have the population count on these? I don't believe it is a scarce coin, but I have been unable to find an MS66 or MS67 to even bid on. If I do find a Full Bands coin, I share that information. Thoughts?
Retired United States Mint guy, now working on an Everyman Type Set.

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  • Aaron04Aaron04 Posts: 135
    My pop's show from April 2001




    FB 57 in 66 13 in 67 1 in 68 and none higher

    NON FB 162 in 66 16 in 67 and none higher

    I have been chasing this coin for a while also and have saw a few 66FB but I was out bid or the coins were priced to high for my taste.
  • FairlanemanFairlaneman Posts: 10,423 ✭✭✭✭✭
    "TOUGH....TOUGH Mercury Dime" plus it looks like atleast 3 of us are looking for the Same grade. I know of a 65FB that is available and Heritage has a 66FB on thier site.
      The above two mentioned are just a little spendy for My taste right at the moment. MS66 would please my taste.
        Have been looking for this one on Ebay for 3 or 4 months also. Maybe I just keep missing them.
          Take Care: Ken
        1. FairlanemanFairlaneman Posts: 10,423 ✭✭✭✭✭
          Here's a Dumb Question. Those 9S dimes(19S...29S...39S) are tough to find. Why??
        2. HillbillyJimHillbillyJim Posts: 28
          DeepCoin, hi... I have head stories from dealers & read somewhere that a certain collector is hoarding the 39-S mercs & at it for a long time. The collector was named but I don't remember who & has amassed huge quantities, seems like hundreds of thousands if memory is right. And, still buying. Why just hoarding that date I don't remember but this story is around so someone else may have the specifics.

          Good luck with your collection, Jimmy
        3. Aaron04Aaron04 Posts: 135
          I think this hoard idea is possibly right because these coins really arent that rare but you hardly ever see them and when you do the pricing is a bit high.
          While we are on the subject of hoards,whats up with this sudden storm of 36 S merc's to hit the market ? They seem to be every where.
        4. python1python1 Posts: 789
          There is a 39s on ebay that just came on line.Raw. But I too had a very difficult time finding a real nice 39s and 29s....tough to find.
          Dennis

          My Dimes

          << If it's worth doing, it's worth doing right the first time! >>
        5. PTVETTERPTVETTER Posts: 5,959 ✭✭✭✭✭
          I got my 1939-S raw, sent it in myself and came back 65FBimage I was happy with that gradeimage Not looking to upgrade anytime soon, the 66FB is a price jump I'm not willing to make now. Sstill playing the lottery image
          Pat Vetter,Mercury Dime registry set,1938 Proof set registry,Pat & BJ Coins:724-325-7211


        6. gripgrip Posts: 9,962 ✭✭✭✭✭
          I got tired of looking for one and bought a NGC one and got lucky,it crossed the nice part was i paid less than 65 moneyimage.Al
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