Finished my Mercury Dime Short Set Date Run!
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All in all I am quite pleased. One coin has a small potential for upgrade, but I think as a whole they are well matched and meet the criteria that I originally set for the collection. I may add backwards to the set one at a time (1939 next), but only if something great comes along. I think I am quite happy to never buy another Mercury Dime for my collection again. 
Enjoy the collage. I purchased the coins in the following order.
1940, 2005, LincolnCentMan
1941, 2010, Seth Chandler (gift)
1942, 2011, Glenn Holsonbake
1943, 2010, KryptoniteComics
1944, 2009, Can't remember!
1945, 2008, Evan Gale
I can say that in my experience, 1941 and 1942 were the hardest to find in nice condition with original color. 1944 was the most common. My favorite in the set is still the 1940. I lost my butt on the 40-D and 40-P after buying and selling them multiple times from the original deal from LincolnCentMan. I think all in all, I broke even on the 1940 PDS set. Kenny O, and TDN both owned at one time or another.
I can't believe the major swings in price that monster toners have gone through in the past 5 years (especially with full bands).
Enjoy the collage. I purchased the coins in the following order.
1940, 2005, LincolnCentMan
1941, 2010, Seth Chandler (gift)
1942, 2011, Glenn Holsonbake
1943, 2010, KryptoniteComics
1944, 2009, Can't remember!
1945, 2008, Evan Gale
I can say that in my experience, 1941 and 1942 were the hardest to find in nice condition with original color. 1944 was the most common. My favorite in the set is still the 1940. I lost my butt on the 40-D and 40-P after buying and selling them multiple times from the original deal from LincolnCentMan. I think all in all, I broke even on the 1940 PDS set. Kenny O, and TDN both owned at one time or another.
I can't believe the major swings in price that monster toners have gone through in the past 5 years (especially with full bands).
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From the photo, my favorites would be the 1940-s and 1941
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
Ron
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. . . and John, do you mean to tell me the three Mercs I bought a while ago were not qualified to make your set?
I bought 'seconds' ????? :-)
Great coins!
Drunner
however the coin shown in the 43 position appears to be a 41
I like the 40-S and that the most
Nice stuff!
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<< <i>That's a beautiful short short set Lt
however the coin shown in the 43 position appears to be a 41
I like the 40-S and that the most
Nice stuff!
That tarnish must be getting in the way... NOW you know why RickO only collects bright white coins!
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I'm in love with that '45!!
R
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Mike