My latest pick up. A 1939-D Mercury Dime PCGS MS67+FB
divecchia
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Here is a photo of the obverse and the reverse of my latest pickup. This coin is blast white and it got my attention as soon as I approached the dealers showcase.
Comments are always appreciated and as always thanks for looking.
Donato
Hobbyist & Collector (not an investor).
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Successful transactions: Shrub68 (Jim), MWallace (Mike)
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Looks "fresh".
Like it was minted this morning....Congrats.
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When I saw in the title that it was a 1939-D I expected one of the coins from that mini-hoard that came out in the early 1990s where all the coins were toned so spectacularly. Although this blast white beauty was not what I expected, it did not disappoint. It appears to have superb luster and surfaces and, from the images, lays claims to the MS68FB grade. Nice coin!
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Congrats! I
it....WOW
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Sweet, congratulations !!!
Wow, that one would have grabbed me too. Very nice!
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The 39d has some of the best strikes and the fields are outstanding.
Yours is no exception! Great looking dime - congrats
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It is a piece I am very proud of as everything looks nearly perfect to me.
Thanks everyone for the kind words.
Donato
Donato's Complete US Type Set ---- Donato's Dansco 7070 Modified Type Set ---- Donato's Basic U.S. Coin Design Set
Successful transactions: Shrub68 (Jim), MWallace (Mike)
Very nice coin. Always fun to see a Merc in such condition.
Super nice
That is one fantastic Merc.... Clean, booming luster, superb details....What a great coin. Congratulations, Cheers, RickO
Beautiful Merc. Even without any toning. lol
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Beautiful, I'm in Ricko's camp with one.
Booming luster, just beautiful...
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They don't come better than that. If they do I'd like to see em. Congrats on a great pickup.
Yikes!!!
CC
Good value grade for that coin.....and very lovely.
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Thanks everyone for the kind words and comments.
Donato
Donato's Complete US Type Set ---- Donato's Dansco 7070 Modified Type Set ---- Donato's Basic U.S. Coin Design Set
Successful transactions: Shrub68 (Jim), MWallace (Mike)
Got to love a coin with no distractions. Nice and PQ.
Well done Donato!!!!
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Very nice dime
Nice "smooth" look to it. "pop out the wazoo. Nice coin.
I had to read your post twice to make certain it said "pop" and not something else.
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Awesome!
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What a splendid example. I've been wanting a Mercury dime. Maybe I will buy one at the next show. Congrats!!!
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I am sure its a nice Merc but just not a coin I would go after. Gradeflation on the common dates has turned me off for quite a few years on some of the Mercs. For the money I would rather have a Early Date Merc in a lower grade.
Hopefully you will enjoy the coin you purchased.
Ken
Thanks all for the kind words and comments.
@Fairlaneman
Hi Ken,
I appreciate your thoughts and would agree with you (100%) if I were an investor/dealer or collector trying to make money with his coins. In that case, that was definitely not a smart purchase. Being that I am a pure Hobbyist and Collector (not an investor) as my signature line states, I purchased that coin because it looked like it just came off the press. That is what I look for in my coins. This is my enjoy life money and I buy my coins purely for my enjoyment and no other reason. I don't buy a coin based on the grade or whether it has a pretty green or gold sticker on it. I buy each and every coin because I like them, and I have to like them a lot or they don't make it into my collection. That in my opinion is what collecting as a hobby is all about. Once I lose sight of that, it's time for me to get a new hobby.
In all sincerity, I appreciate your thoughts and you trying to look out for me.
Thanks, Donato
Edited for grammar.
Donato's Complete US Type Set ---- Donato's Dansco 7070 Modified Type Set ---- Donato's Basic U.S. Coin Design Set
Successful transactions: Shrub68 (Jim), MWallace (Mike)
very nice example!