If you could own only 1 really cool Mercury dime, what would it be?

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Lakesammman
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Not necessarily a generic type coin. I have the itch to buy one so help me out. :smile:

Key date?
Variety?
Highest grade?
Great toning??

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  • TomB
    TomB Posts: 23,192 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Eye appeal.

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  • illini420
    illini420 Posts: 11,659 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I've always liked the 1942/1 Mercury Dime. One of those coins that's always fun to look at... like a 1955 DDO Lincoln Cent.

    :+1:

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  • CertifiedGoldCoins
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    Strike.

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  • BustCuds
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    Semi-key with attractive eye-appeal.

  • LindeDad
    LindeDad Posts: 18,766 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Any of the six to complete my Everyman set. :wink:

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  • coindeuce
    coindeuce Posts: 13,527 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    1916 pattern, J-1981. Only two known in private collections.

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  • BillJones
    BillJones Posts: 35,937 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    As a type collector I'd buy really nice Proof with Cameo aspects to it, whether it's marked that way or not. I found one that was not marked "cameo" but it has aspects of cameo. It was not a really high grade, I think only an PR-64, but it has lightly frosted devices.

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  • david3142
    david3142 Posts: 3,693 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    This one:
  • rainbowroosie
    rainbowroosie Posts: 4,875 ✭✭✭✭
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    I'd probably get a very high grade rainbow toned one...oh, I already have a short set of these!

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  • Bochiman
    Bochiman Posts: 25,790 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Just 1?
    Probably one of the catseye MS68 ones out there. Would definitely need eye appeal, as TomB mentioned, and I think a majority of those have it.

    I went the 1916-D route, and I don't think I would do it that way again.

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  • Baley
    Baley Posts: 22,663 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I've got a gorgeous 1941 (my dad's birth year), it's in a PCGS PF64 rattler, and has subtle, multicolored target toning.

    I'd show you a picture, but all the old CU forum pictures are MIA after "the change" and the coin is at the bank

    But take my word for it, it's nice. If I had to sell all of my dozens of Mercury dimes but one, it's the one I'd keep

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  • Kccoin
    Kccoin Posts: 1,086 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    How about a 45 P with full bands? That has a lot of cool factor in my book.
  • BustCuds
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    @hchcoin said:
    I bet DIMEMAN is going to choose the 2016 gold mercury dime ;) as his favorite LOL!

    Good one....lol

  • Stooge
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    @hchcoin said:
    I bet DIMEMAN is going to choose the 2016 gold mercury dime ;) as his favorite LOL!

    He'll only like it because it doesn't have split bands! :p


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  • BryceM
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    Hmmmm. Would agree to avoid the overblown 16-D. A far prettier coin with outstanding strike could be had for less money. If you're only buying one, treat it like a type coin & shoot for full detail & eye appeal.
  • PTVETTER
    PTVETTER Posts: 6,137 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I would recomend the highest grade with toning that has strong eye appeal.
    You can take that to the bank!
    Best advice I have ever given.

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  • grip
    grip Posts: 9,962 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I couldn't stop at just one:(

  • PTVETTER
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    Now on the other hand any one of the 4 I need to complete my set and they need to be mint state.... Boy would that make me happy...very very happy..

    Pat Vetter,Mercury Dime registry set,1938 Proof set registry,Pat & BJ Coins:724-325-7211


  • Fairlaneman
    Fairlaneman Posts: 10,428 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    24S, 25S, 26S, 27S or 24D, 25D, 27D. One of these in FB with nice Eye Appeal. 19D with FB would be cool also. 64 or better coins.

    Ken

  • Lakesammman
    Lakesammman Posts: 17,698 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Man...someone knows me....a pattern, eh?? On the other hand, the 2 in private hands are pretty unattractive. Wonder what the 2 the gov't has look like?? :naughty:

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  • MidLifeCrisis
    MidLifeCrisis Posts: 10,617 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I would get the nicest, most eye-appealing, toned 1916-D I could find / afford.

    Yes the 16-D is overrated...but it should remain the most popular and sought after "key date" in the series.

  • valente151
    valente151 Posts: 1,123 ✭✭✭
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    @Lakesammman said:
    Man...someone knows me....a pattern, eh?? On the other hand, the 2 in private hands are pretty unattractive. Wonder what the 2 the gov't has look like?? :naughty:

    Here's my pic of one of the patterns :wink:


    I myself would go with a super toned high grade proof.

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  • 2ltdjorn
    2ltdjorn Posts: 2,331 ✭✭✭✭
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    The 20 century pattern have to be alive and well in junk silver

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  • CascadeChris
    CascadeChris Posts: 2,529 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    The 1919 ddo cherrypicked raw :wink:
    The more you VAM..
  • Zoins
    Zoins Posts: 34,489 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    If I could own 1 and only 1, it would be one with great toning. Other aspects like strike, lustre, etc. should stand out as well but toning would be the primary characteristic.

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  • messydesk
    messydesk Posts: 20,828 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Some sexy semi-key, well-struck with nice luster and opalescent coloring.
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  • Sandman70gt
    Sandman70gt Posts: 1,040 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Some options:
    1. 16d in a doily (gotta be one out there)
    2. Valente's proof white label (best looking merc in existence)
    3. A Toned proof (just plain beautiful)
    4. MS 42/41 (fun to look at)
    Good luck!

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  • ricko
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    For me, it would be the '42/41 in MS.... second would be the 1919 DDO... Cheers, RickO

  • Sandman70gt
    Sandman70gt Posts: 1,040 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    oh ya, nearly forgot...like this

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  • MICHAELDIXON
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    1945 P FSB in PCGS MS67

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  • MercuryBen1
    MercuryBen1 Posts: 72 ✭✭✭
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    The 1928 large S is the bomb

  • CascadeChris
    CascadeChris Posts: 2,529 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    You are exempt from this topic ben! :naughty:
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  • remumc
    remumc Posts: 1,284 ✭✭✭
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    For the best bang for your buck, one of the beautifully toned 1939-D dimes in MS68FB or higher.

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  • DIMEMAN
    DIMEMAN Posts: 22,403 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @hchcoin said:
    I bet DIMEMAN is going to choose the 2016 gold mercury dime ;) as his favorite LOL!

    The 2016 thingy isn't even a Mercury Dime so it doesn't even qualify.
    I couldn't limit myself to one of any series, but the list given by Fairlaneman (Ken) was a good list to pick from.

  • oih82w8
    oih82w8 Posts: 13,212 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Tastes change, but I would have to lean towards the 45-P with FSB.
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  • REALGATOR
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    If you're looking for conversation, get a 16-D in Poor-1 or Fair-2. Endless speculation from people who love to argue if its really a D.

  • coindeuce
    coindeuce Posts: 13,527 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @Lakesammman said:
    Man...someone knows me....a pattern, eh?? On the other hand, the 2 in private hands are pretty unattractive. Wonder what the 2 the gov't has look like?? :naughty:

    How about a '16-P AU that is struck 40% off-center ?

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  • ChrisH821
    ChrisH821 Posts: 7,151 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    It would have to be an attractive mint state 42/1. Even non-collectors get a kick out of that one.

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  • GhosOfRudy
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    I want a 42/41, but my current favorite is my 1940 PR 65 and/or my AG-3 1916d :)

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  • asheland
    asheland Posts: 24,545 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Here:
    1942/41 in MS68 with toning that's housed in a Doily with a gold bean.
    (ex Eliasberg)
    :smiley:
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  • CoinCast
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    It would have to be a 1936 Proof with Color. Its hard to resist a Mint State 42/1 though.

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  • Sandman70gt
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    Shylock-thats a way cool "dime" !
    That is silver?

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  • DIMEMAN
    DIMEMAN Posts: 22,403 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @Sandman70gt said:
    Shylock-thats a way cool "dime" !
    That is silver?

    That is cool!

  • Ahrensdad
    Ahrensdad Posts: 2,583 ✭✭✭
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    Given your slab interest-

    High grade common date in doily holder (common as doily's go I think)
    One in an NGC Black holder
    Any in regency holder?

    Kill two birds with one stone. :)

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  • Lakesammman
    Lakesammman Posts: 17,698 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Man, you guys are reading me like a book! This is going to be harder than I thought....... :lol:

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  • coindeuce
    coindeuce Posts: 13,527 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @Sandman70gt said:
    Some options:
    1. 16d in a doily (gotta be one out there)
    2. Valente's proof white label (best looking merc in existence)
    3. A Toned proof (just plain beautiful)
    4. MS 42/41 (fun to look at)
    Good luck!

    I know that Valente151 was not taking credit as the owner of the 1916 J-1794 (P-1985) Pattern that he posted pictures of, because that coin is in the Smithsonian. The holder was provided by NGC just for the Smithsonian collection of U.S. Pattern coins.

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  • Lakesammman
    Lakesammman Posts: 17,698 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    coindeuce:

    One of the coolest samples I own is one of those resealable NGC slabs for the Smithsonian collection. :+1:

    Unfortunately, the patterns that are privately owned ain't real attractive, so I won't be buying a Merc pattern.

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  • jesbroken
    jesbroken Posts: 11,253 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Super well struck 1945 P Mercury Dime in MS66 or well struck 1942/1 P Merc. Either one would give a collector bragging rights for a long time.
    Jim


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