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BochimanBochiman Posts: 25,556 ✭✭✭✭✭
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I broke down and bought this one last week.
Makes our 3rd 1916-D (G4, G6, VG10). I need to stop buying them image but I couldn't help it with this one...I really liked the obverse.

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  • MoldnutMoldnut Posts: 3,113 ✭✭✭✭
    Saw that one image
    Derek

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  • relicsncoinsrelicsncoins Posts: 8,116 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Nice looking circulated example.
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  • RyGuyRyGuy Posts: 1,464 ✭✭✭
    Was this the Mark Feld example?
  • COINB0YCOINB0Y Posts: 4,505
    image
  • Type2Type2 Posts: 13,985 ✭✭✭✭✭
    image


    Hoard the keys.
  • fcloudfcloud Posts: 12,133 ✭✭✭✭
    great looking example

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  • MidLifeCrisisMidLifeCrisis Posts: 10,569 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Nice coin. Congrats.

    I'm curious...why do you choose to own 3 lower grade pieces and not one higher grade example?
  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Interesting.... three of them? Wow... must be something about those that flips your switch. image Cheers, RickO
  • BochimanBochiman Posts: 25,556 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Was this the Mark Feld example? >>



    Yep. image

    I've been told I tolerate fools poorly...that may explain things if I have a problem with you. Current ebay items - Nothing at the moment

  • BochimanBochiman Posts: 25,556 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Nice coin. Congrats.

    I'm curious...why do you choose to own 3 lower grade pieces and not one higher grade example? >>



    Good question.
    I started out thinking I had a certain budget for a key date merc. So, I got the G4. My interests are elsewhere, primarily, but I did want that key date.
    Then, I saw the VG10 and liked the look and wanted it. I think VG-F15 would be the max I would spend. Liked the VG10 price better and liked the coin, so I bought it and didn't bother selling the G4.

    Then, I liked the G6 that Mark had. My G4 is pretty close to it for the reverse and somewhat close on the obverse (for wear, not for toning). Had a wild hair and decided to get Mark's. Won't sell the VG10 for it but may sell the G4 at some point.

    Since they are key dates, I am ok holding 1, 2, or all 3. 2 are CAC'ed and the G4 would likely get CAC, I think, as it could be a G6 imho as well. Not really sure I want anymore of the 1916-D mercs image and not thinking that I really want to put all my eggs into 1 basket (ie...a higher graded one). That higher graded one may, or may not, be worth more, percentage-wise, than all 3 we have, but I think the G4 is pretty liquid as are the others, I think.
    I know we will keep at least one, and likely 2, but if we only had the 1 higher graded example, then that would be it.

    It's weird, I know, but that's what it is.

    I've been told I tolerate fools poorly...that may explain things if I have a problem with you. Current ebay items - Nothing at the moment

  • MICHAELDIXONMICHAELDIXON Posts: 6,621 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Why not build a grading set of them?
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  • lkeigwinlkeigwin Posts: 16,894 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Have you considered counseling? Professional help?
    Lance.

    edited to add: Nice choice, BTW!
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  • crypto79crypto79 Posts: 8,623 ✭


    << <i>

    << <i>Nice coin. Congrats.

    2 are CAC'ed and the G4 would likely get CAC, I think, as it could be a G6 imho as well.

    . >>



    If your G4 is close to the G6 in terms of detail I would think it is properly graded. IMO the new one is only a strong G4 that was bumped up due to the way above avg eye appeal which is fine going off of the total package concept. An avg grey coin with that amount of detail is a G4 to me and I like to see more of the tops of the letters & a fuller date for G6 and near full rims on a VG8. That being said I would pay G6 money for that one all day which is the true measure of a grade.

  • richardshipprichardshipp Posts: 5,647 ✭✭✭
    Looks very cool.
  • rainbowroosierainbowroosie Posts: 4,875 ✭✭✭✭
    Looks AT???? image
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  • guitarwesguitarwes Posts: 9,290 ✭✭✭

    Very cool piece. I'd rather own something like that than the regular light grey worn piece.

    I've yet to own a 16-D, but hope to pick one up soon as I've always wanted one since I started collecting.

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  • BochimanBochiman Posts: 25,556 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Why not build a grading set of them? >>



    Because I have finite funds and a wife and 8 year old who think they deserve to eat daily image



    << <i>Have you considered counseling? Professional help? >>


    Yes and yes. Can't afford it now that I have bought some of these coins (incl the Mass 1/2 cent from CRO last week as well) image

    On the bright side, I like the coins I bought for our collection image

    I've been told I tolerate fools poorly...that may explain things if I have a problem with you. Current ebay items - Nothing at the moment

  • lcoopielcoopie Posts: 8,873 ✭✭✭✭✭
    You obviously know to respond promptly to his emails

    image

    that's a

    wink

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  • keyman64keyman64 Posts: 15,563 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Well, like everyone else...I have one too...an opinion that is.

    I would sell all three of your examples and buy 1 nicer version. Quality over quantity...that's me though...

    Congrats on being happy with your coin purchase! That's what it's all about! Mercs are cool. image
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  • MikeInFLMikeInFL Posts: 10,188 ✭✭✭✭
    Congrats on the NEWP. Love the color. image
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  • SwampboySwampboy Posts: 13,130 ✭✭✭✭✭
    That coin has personality.

    image

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  • bidaskbidask Posts: 14,047 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Love the toning on that vg coin!image
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  • SeattleSlammerSeattleSlammer Posts: 10,071 ✭✭✭✭✭
    sweet 6!
  • veryfineveryfine Posts: 1,763 ✭✭✭
    Very cool
  • DD Posts: 1,997 ✭✭✭
    Almost bought this coin myself. Congrats.

    -D
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  • BochimanBochiman Posts: 25,556 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Well, like everyone else...I have one too...an opinion that is.

    I would sell all three of your examples and buy 1 nicer version. Quality over quantity...that's me though...

    Congrats on being happy with your coin purchase! That's what it's all about! Mercs are cool. image >>




    I know...I just am not a conventional person. I buy what I like image
    (I do know many would buy the best they could and not get quantity, however, I like the quality of the 3 I have, and have no problems with 3 of them instead of one...I've already stated why image )


    D - I have you to blame for not buying it then. I controlled my urge for almost a week HOPING that someone would take the option out of my hands.....YOU didn't image
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    I've been told I tolerate fools poorly...that may explain things if I have a problem with you. Current ebay items - Nothing at the moment

  • MidLifeCrisisMidLifeCrisis Posts: 10,569 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>I know...I just am not a conventional person. I buy what I like image
    (I do know many would buy the best they could and not get quantity, however, I like the quality of the 3 I have, and have no problems with 3 of them instead of one...I've already stated why image ) >>


    Collect what you like! You can do worse than buying several nice examples of popular key dates in low grades.

    Hey, I know a guy who only buys pedigreed colonials and PCGS old green holder gold! Now he's a nut!

    image
  • Dave99BDave99B Posts: 8,718 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Ron, this one ABSOLUTELY ROCKS. Not your average circulated 16-d. I 'get' the attraction, man.

    You working on a frick'in roll or something??? image

    Dave
    Always looking for original, better date VF20-VF35 Barber quarters and halves, and a quality beer.
  • BochimanBochiman Posts: 25,556 ✭✭✭✭✭
    MLC - yeah....that guy is a nut image


    Dave - now that's an idea image

    I've been told I tolerate fools poorly...that may explain things if I have a problem with you. Current ebay items - Nothing at the moment

  • RBB617RBB617 Posts: 498 ✭✭
    Ron - Can't fault you for picking up the latest '16-D. That obverse is beautiful.
    -Brian
  • BochimanBochiman Posts: 25,556 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Ron - Can't fault you for picking up the latest '16-D. That obverse is beautiful.
    -Brian >>



    Thanks....I like nice NT coins, and while this is a lower grade, it is still a key date and nice....so, I can't lose because I enjoy it image

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