Merc Guys and Gals - Question

a2labmom · April 3, 2002 5:00AM

I recently entered my low grade 16-D (AG03) to my registry set and was very surprised by the pop figures. It shows that there are only 256 graded higher than mine. I would have expected that number to be higher since mine is such a low grade. Any thoughts on this?

DeepCoin · April 3, 2002 5:15AM

You coin is in the MS (read as non full bands) listing. The Mercury set has two separate listings, one for full bands and one without full bands. The circulated coins go in the non full bands category. That is why there are two coin numbers in the PCGS book for every Mercury dime.

Mark · April 3, 2002 5:15AM

I just checked the on-line population report and it looks like there should be more than 256 graded higher. According to my reading of this report, there are 696 16-D's graded between VG and MS67 and another 242 graded between VG FB (13 coins are FB and are included between VG and VF grades) and MS67 FB. So it would seem as if there should be more than 256 graded higher.

Tell you what, we live reasonably close. Why don't you delete your dime from your collection and then drive it over to me. Give the dime to me and then I'll add it to my set and we can check the figure you got. I'm sure you won't mind giving up your 16-D to further aid the search for truth! (

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Mark

a2labmom · April 3, 2002 5:52AM

Mark,

As much as I would love to further research of our wonderful hobby, I couldn't possibly sully up ypur set with my measly little AG03 16-D. If I did that, I would be drummed out of the Merc club as a set sullier...

a2labmom · April 3, 2002 5:56AM

DeepCoin, what would explain the coin showing up in my set over this past weekend (and even Monday and maybe yesterday) with a grade of MS03FB? I didn't think something as low grade as 03 would be able to get the FB designation (especially since you can't even tell there are bands on the coin

) or have the letters MS attached to a grade of 03. Now, today it is showing up in my set as the grade as it appears on the slab. Starnge...

Fairlaneman · April 3, 2002 6:14AM

2Lab:

The Pop Report I have shows 509 Total 16D's Slabbed with 99 being AG. Again the 16D Pop's are probably really screwed up because of Cracking The 16D's out looking for that 1 point higher grade.

Ken

Edit: Because the Spelling Stunk AGAIN.

DeepCoin · April 3, 2002 6:23AM

I think what may have happened is that they put your coin in the wrong set. You can check that by the number on it. I looked and your AG03 is listed in the full bands set. You can tell the difference as all the FB coins have an odd number for the coin and the non FB coins have an even number. Your 1916-D has an odd coin number.

I also agree with the population numbers for this coin as I am sure there were many crackout and resubmits due to the significant price differences between grades. Perhaps not so much at the AG3 level, but I am sure it is everywhere in the coins grades.

Fairlaneman · April 3, 2002 6:39AM

Rick: Back to the 18D thingy. Just received the New one in the Mail. The ANACS Coin I had in 64 has a Far Superior Strike compared to the PCGS 65 coin. By what I have now seen there is No Reason in the World or other Galaxies why the ANACS coin should not have Crossed when I submitted it to PCGS. Luster is Even a little better on the ANACS coin.

The Anacs Coin had a couple of Hair Lines but it was only trying to be Crossed to a MS64 Grade.

PCGS's Arrogance sometimes just ASTOUNDS Me.

Take Care: Ken

DeepCoin · April 3, 2002 6:51AM

Ken,

While we are on other Merc issues, there is a nice PCI 1939-S Merc on eBay right now. I know it would be a crack out and submit, but it seems to be an FB coin. The seller has a 14 day return privledge.... Just another coin to consider

Fairlaneman · April 3, 2002 6:57AM

Thanks Rick. I'll go look.

Fairlaneman · April 3, 2002 7:10AM

Well Everyone: Rick (DeepCoin) found a 39S on eBay for Me to look at. While I was over there 3 of them are now up for Auction.

Here they are: PCI 64FB...........ICG66............ACG68FB....... YOWZA...BIFF....BAM......HOT DAMN !!!!!!!

Should I Bid on that 68FB Coin ????

My Chuckle for the Day.

Fairlaneman · April 3, 2002 10:33AM

Its been 3 Hours and No Answer on the 39S question.

Spooly · April 3, 2002 10:41AM

A2labmom the only thing Merc's are good for is drilling a hole in them and use them as a fishing lure.

a2labmom · April 3, 2002 10:59AM

I tried that, Spooly, and the darn fish spit it out and hit me in the head. That's why I decided to send it away for grading. I figured if the fish didn't want it, maybe somebody would...

Fairlaneman · April 3, 2002 11:39AM

2Lab:

Do Not take that from him !!!!!! Just a Darn Trouble Maker thats all. Get Tough with him and tell him what you really think about the Fishing Lure statement !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

python1 · April 3, 2002 9:12PM

Ken,
I am sure that you should go for the 68fb, you know how that ACG under grades, heck I think it might have a shot at 70....

by the way spooly, they do make great fishing lures......NOT

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