An idea that would boost the Roosevelt series.
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If you have read these boards over the years, some of us have mentioned a redesign for the Roosevelt dime. I for one really could care less if it ever gets to that point since we can just add 2 new dimes every year to the set. I did notice looking at Wondercoins unreal quarter set, that the Mint started producing "S" mint circulation strike quarters. Now minting "S" circ dimes and a redesign are in no way in our control so those really are not up for discussion unless someone wants to pursue that avenue. Not that it would produce any interest in the series.
Also what would be a nice treat is if the Mint would sell rolls and bags of Roosevelt dimes, but I was told in person at the National ANA in Milwaukee a few years ago from the U.S. Mint Director that there was just no interest in anyone buying them, so they don't sell them.
I think it is due time that C.A.C. starts to grade Silver Roosevelt dimes. They grade the mercury dimes, Washington Quarters, Franklin Halves of the same era. Why not the silver Roosevelt Dimes to start?
What do we need to do to get C.A.C. to accept these? Lets get the ball rolling....
Paul.
Also what would be a nice treat is if the Mint would sell rolls and bags of Roosevelt dimes, but I was told in person at the National ANA in Milwaukee a few years ago from the U.S. Mint Director that there was just no interest in anyone buying them, so they don't sell them.
I think it is due time that C.A.C. starts to grade Silver Roosevelt dimes. They grade the mercury dimes, Washington Quarters, Franklin Halves of the same era. Why not the silver Roosevelt Dimes to start?
What do we need to do to get C.A.C. to accept these? Lets get the ball rolling....
Paul.
Later, Paul.
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I agree with you that CAC should begin recognizing silver Roosies as well as 1938-1964 Jefferson Nickels. Let's not forget that they already recognize Mint State Ike dollars dated 1971-1978.
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<< <i>Thanks for the compliment Paul.
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Mitch, lets face it, for a set like that, it doesn't deserve it, it requires it!
Now, how do we go about getting those nice Guys over at C.A.C. to start "Green beaning" the Silver Roosies to start?
Paul.
Later, Paul.
Also, there are many like myself that couldn't care less about stickers. We know nice coins when we see them, and don't need a sticker to tell us it's a nice coin.
<< <i>Not to rain on your parade Paul, but I don't see how getting Roosies into CAC would make any difference here. The BIG Roosie guys here are going for top pop FB coins for set rankings. PCGS doesn't and never will give extra point value for CAC coins, so they don't help any in the rankings.
Also, there are many like myself that couldn't care less about stickers. We know nice coins when we see them, and don't need a sticker to tell us it's a nice coin. >>
I'm talking about energizing the Roosevelt Dime series. Waiting for the series to be redesigned and the Government/Mint to do anything else with the series is a waste of time. I'm not talking about the registry point system either. I'm talking about being able to buy a PQ Roosevelt dime in the correct holder that it is in, whether it has FB or not. Alot of emphasis the last few years regarding some coins graded a second time by C.A.C. does make a coin worthy, otherwise that entire "Green Bean Phase" would have went out a long time ago.
BTW, I'm interested in quality high grade dimes, not necessarily something to fill in a whole. Therefore, if I were to purchase a dime in a MS68FB, and it has a C.A.C. sticker, then I may have a better chance of selling it at a later date.
Paul.
Later, Paul.
You're probably right there Paul. I'm not a fan of CAC, but a lot of people are. I could care less.....I buy the coin if I like it and need it. Some won't have a coin in their collection without the sticker.
To each his own.
I think the Roosevelt Dime is here to stay...like the Lincoln cent. FDR was a very popular President and the whole "March of Dimes" thing keeps him on the dime......I think. Who knows!
What I'm saying is that if you think the dime is heading for a redesign, think again. It isn't and will not probably in our lifetime. Only if they do some sort of anniversary redesign like they done to all of the other coinage.
Dimeman, I really admire what you are trying to do with your dimes. Add to it what you like and what you can afford. Your dime collection could be so much better in so many ways. Good luck with your collections!
Paul.
Later, Paul.
and actually got the green bean sticker. I owned one of them for about 2 minutes. I purchased it off e-bay and
promptly sent it back to the seller. Even if CAC started grading Roosevelt's I doubt I would send any in.
Lets just face facts. The Roosevelt series will never be popular.
Now you are scaring me me Nick with just how many Roosies you might be "squirreling away" during these "unpopular" times
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