1945 10c NGC 66 Winged Liberty / Mercury Dime

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Azurescens
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Thoughts on this coin?

Was nice to find a NGC 66 that showed some semblance of a reverse. They are generally all so dull and lifeless.

It's also in the same holder as one of my favorite dimes that my dad gave to me, which really helps tie it together. It's not FSB but close enough for me (for now).




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  • Jimnight
    Jimnight Posts: 10,846 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Nice coin!

  • Azurescens
    Azurescens Posts: 2,907 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I forgot about it a couple times and when I had a moment, I couldn't find the thing. That momentary heartbreak was enough to know I had to have it.

  • erwindoc
    erwindoc Posts: 5,447 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Very pretty!

  • ricko
    ricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Nice Merc and has some luster.... I sure do like the old Mercs and WLH's... coins of my youth....Cheers, RickO

  • Cougar1978
    Cougar1978 Posts: 10,067 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Like it looks nice.

    Investor
  • ShadyDave
    ShadyDave Posts: 2,218 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Looks about as close as you’re going to get to FB with this date from the philly mint....unless you want to spend a few thousand.

    Nice merc!

  • Strat
    Strat Posts: 612 ✭✭✭
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    Nice coin...looks lustrous with some original skin!

  • TomB
    TomB Posts: 23,192 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I wouldn't be too concerned about obtaining a gem FB 1945 Merc. The coin will set you back several thousand dollars and all for just a bit more separation on the reverse bands.

    Thomas Bush Numismatics & Numismatic Photography

    In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson

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  • Commencents
    Commencents Posts: 349 ✭✭✭
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    Nice Merc!

    There are plenty of MS66 FB Mercs for under $80 on ebay.

  • Higashiyama
    Higashiyama Posts: 2,324 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Although you won’t find a Philadelphia coin (1945) for that price!

    Higashiyama
  • Azurescens
    Azurescens Posts: 2,907 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @TomB said:
    I wouldn't be too concerned about obtaining a gem FB 1945 Merc. The coin will set you back several thousand dollars and all for just a bit more separation on the reverse bands.

    I can think of $5-10k worth of reasons to not buy one. ;-)

    @Commencents said:

    Nice Merc!

    There are plenty of MS66 FB Mercs for under $80 on ebay.

    Thank you! It kept catching my eye and I couldn't get it off my mind. Haven't had a coin do that in awhile. 1945 mercury dime of all things, lol.

  • Azurescens
    Azurescens Posts: 2,907 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @ShadyDave said:
    Looks about as close as you’re going to get to FB with this date from the philly mint....unless you want to spend a few thousand.

    Nice merc!

    There are some where everything is split without hits, looks gorgeous, save for this small smudge on the far right middle that just rounds it out a little much and connects just enough.

    It's gotta suck "finding one" and that couple thousand dollar bugger smiles up at you under 20x. Oof.

  • Azurescens
    Azurescens Posts: 2,907 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @ricko said:
    Nice Merc and has some luster.... I sure do like the old Mercs and WLH's... coins of my youth....Cheers, RickO

    the RickO stamp of approval B)

    You seem to always tease out memories of my childhood spent delivering newspapers. The "old" ladies gave me barber, v nickels, buffs, some mercs not tons, Kennedy were everywhere, quarters were still mostly good condition silver, some people only paid in silver, cents were mostly wheat with two years of memorial cents. I had one lady give me a 3 cent piece as long as I promised not to use it as a dime.

    Actually here it is lol I had it in with my small world coins. Can't believe I still have it. I haven't looked at this thing in forever.

  • BuffaloIronTail
    BuffaloIronTail Posts: 7,767 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    That coin will give you its' 3 Cents worth.

    Pete

    "I tell them there's no problems.....only solutions" - John Lennon

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