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Proof Merc Newp: White Label Rattler?

valente151valente151 Posts: 1,068 ✭✭✭
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Picked this up earlier this week. I liked the coin alot and the slab stuck out as one I've never seen before. The rattler has a white label, it doesn't appear to be a green one that has turned. The label also does not have the light horizontal creases that the green rattler labels have. Anyone know anything about this potential slab variety?

The coin is also stunning, my favorite proof merc I've ever seen. Zero hairlines, luster, crisp strike, seemingly VERY original surfaceslight lavender toning with light yellow and oranges on the rim. Definitely a stunning coin in a potentially cool slab! Win, win!

Comments on the coin and ideas on the slab are welcome!


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My Retired Toned Proof Mercury Dime Set

Comments

  • keyman64keyman64 Posts: 15,521 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Congrats on the Merc! We need more Mercury Dime threads around here. image
    "If it's not fun, it's not worth it." - KeyMan64
    Looking for Top Pop Mercury Dime Varieties & High Grade Mercury Dime Toners. :smile:
  • KoveKove Posts: 2,038 ✭✭✭✭
    Yep, that's an example of the original white-label rattlers. They don't have ribbed creases in the paper, and they all have serial numbers starting with 108xxxx. The plastic is also clear, as opposed to the light blue/purple tint on later rattlers. These were the first coins ever slabbed by PCGS.

    Very scarce.

    Here's a display that PCGS did for their 25th anniversary in 2011:

    image
  • valente151valente151 Posts: 1,068 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Yep, that's an example of the original white-label rattlers. They don't have ribbed creases in the paper, and they all have serial numbers starting with 108xxxx. The plastic is also clear, as opposed to the light blue/purple tint on later rattlers. These were the first coins ever slabbed by PCGS.

    Very scarce.

    Here's a display that PCGS did for their 25th anniversary in 2011:

    image >>



    Thanks Kurt! Good information and thanks for the picture!
    My Retired Toned Proof Mercury Dime Set
  • stealerstealer Posts: 4,022 ✭✭✭✭
    Your slab looks nearly pristine as well! The coin is pretty nice, too image
  • etexmikeetexmike Posts: 6,850 ✭✭✭
    Love the rim tone on that Merc.

    Beautiful coin.image


    Mike
  • DIMEMANDIMEMAN Posts: 22,403 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Love the coin....hate the holder.

    I would send it in for reholder.
  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Nice Merc...was just looking at my Mercs yesterday.... and rain here today, so looking some more image Cheers, RickO
  • LeeBoneLeeBone Posts: 4,548 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>hate the holder.

    I would send it in for reholder. >>



    image

    Disagree!!
  • BustHalfBrianBustHalfBrian Posts: 4,190 ✭✭✭✭
    I can honestly say I have never seen this insert before. Very retro-looking with the dot matrix printing and all, and those ink smears are pretty neat.

    Very cool. I'll be on the lookout for these image
    Lurking and learning since 2010. Full-time professional numismatist based in SoCal.
  • SoCalBigMarkSoCalBigMark Posts: 2,795 ✭✭✭✭✭
    That had to be one of the very first ones graded.
  • johnny9434johnny9434 Posts: 29,016 ✭✭✭✭✭
    interesting slab s for sure image
  • valente151valente151 Posts: 1,068 ✭✭✭
    Definitely a keeper! Here's two quick closeups of the coin to show just how gorgeous it is!!!

    imageimage
    My Retired Toned Proof Mercury Dime Set
  • PatchesPatches Posts: 1,700 ✭✭✭
    Great coin, cool holder image
  • SeattleSlammerSeattleSlammer Posts: 10,047 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Wow, very cool find. Not just a really nice looking dime but an uber rare slab, too. image

    ...I dig the red rims!


  • BigJohnDBigJohnD Posts: 337 ✭✭✭
    Awesome - I love dot matrix....
  • BustHalfBrianBustHalfBrian Posts: 4,190 ✭✭✭✭
    Very pretty Merc. Almost looks like a satin proof the way it's been toned.

    And those colors at the rim? oooh, baby image
    Lurking and learning since 2010. Full-time professional numismatist based in SoCal.
  • messydeskmessydesk Posts: 20,202 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Gorgeous coin!
    John
    Keeper of the VAM Catalog • Professional Coin Imaging • Prime Number Set • World Coins in Early America • British Trade Dollars • Variety Attribution
  • valente151valente151 Posts: 1,068 ✭✭✭
    Off to cac to shoot for the gold sticker after Summer Seminar, another YN wants me to wait to show it to him.
    My Retired Toned Proof Mercury Dime Set
  • LakesammmanLakesammman Posts: 17,443 ✭✭✭✭✭
    So you're the dog who outbid my white hot nuclear snipe....... image

    Congrats! Nice piece of plastic - the coins not bad either.
    "My friends who see my collection sometimes ask what something costs. I tell them and they are in awe at my stupidity." (Baccaruda, 12/03).I find it hard to believe that he (Trump) rushed to some hotel to meet girls of loose morals, although ours are undoubtedly the best in the world. (Putin 1/17) Gone but not forgotten. IGWT, Speedy, Bear, BigE, HokieFore, John Burns, Russ, TahoeDale, Dahlonega, Astrorat, Stewart Blay, Oldhoopster, Broadstruck, Ricko, Big Moose, Cardinal.
  • georgiacop50georgiacop50 Posts: 2,909 ✭✭✭✭
    Looks to be a Gold Bean lock if ever there was one!
  • OldEastsideOldEastside Posts: 4,602 ✭✭✭✭✭
    That is one sweet dime, luv the green tint around her neck and those red rims are coolimage

    So this holder dates back to 1986? The Reagen Administrationimage?

    Steve
    Promote the Hobby
  • gripgrip Posts: 9,962 ✭✭✭✭✭
    EDS and gorgeous,looks like a satin proof.
  • lcoopielcoopie Posts: 8,873 ✭✭✭✭✭
    best of luck to you, although luck has no role in your sticker, only presence of hairlines which may not be seen in a photo
    LCoopie = Les
  • magikbillymagikbilly Posts: 6,780 ✭
    Hi,

    I can not say "lock gold" from these pics - one hopes image Are those some sort of early prongs? Thank goodness no one said 'dip it!" image

    Eric
  • drei3reedrei3ree Posts: 3,430 ✭✭✭✭
    beautiful Merc and awesome holder. I want one...
  • BustHalfBrianBustHalfBrian Posts: 4,190 ✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Off to cac to shoot for the gold sticker after Summer Seminar, another YN wants me to wait to show it to him. >>



    So what did CAC say? image
    Lurking and learning since 2010. Full-time professional numismatist based in SoCal.
  • valente151valente151 Posts: 1,068 ✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>Off to cac to shoot for the gold sticker after Summer Seminar, another YN wants me to wait to show it to him. >>



    So what did CAC say? image >>



    It received a gold sticker.
    My Retired Toned Proof Mercury Dime Set
  • NicNic Posts: 3,400 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Sweet red rims. Add me to the list if you ever sell!

    My 1866 Philly Mint Set

  • BustHalfBrianBustHalfBrian Posts: 4,190 ✭✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>

    << <i>Off to cac to shoot for the gold sticker after Summer Seminar, another YN wants me to wait to show it to him. >>



    So what did CAC say? image >>



    It received a gold sticker. >>



    Not surprising at all image Congrats!
    Lurking and learning since 2010. Full-time professional numismatist based in SoCal.
  • gripgrip Posts: 9,962 ✭✭✭✭✭
    cONGRATS! And well deserved.
  • goldengolden Posts: 9,967 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Very ,very nice!

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