Mercury Dime Collecting Questions
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What dates can I collect in MS67 for under $200 ?
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You may want to check Heritage Auction Archives or just look up the retail PCGS Price Guide on this website. But remember that not all 67s are created equal.
Garrow
I decided to stop collection seated coins- just way too expensive for the looks i like.
So far, I bought 1 Mercury in MS67FB for around $200, and I bought
several other coins in MS65FB (for allot less) that look almost as good and in one case about the same.
The MS67 sure is ultra white with so much luster- way way nicer than say AU seated coins.
<< <i>If your gonna make the transition to a new unknown series, prior to buying more coins pick up David Lange's "The Complete Guide To Mercury Dimes".
I like Mercs!!
Well, allot of MDs are cheap enough in the lower MS grades that I don't worry too much about mistakes. I stick to slabbed coins and use my eyes - buy the coin. I have a good eye- I just tend to maybe overpay for Mercurys after collecting trying to collect seated dollars etc.-
Most local dealers call me to picky anyway.
<< <i>If your gonna make the transition to a new unknown series, prior to buying more coins pick up David Lange's "The Complete Guide To Mercury Dimes".
Well, allot of MDs are cheap enough in the lower MS grades that I don't worry too much about mistakes. I stick to slabbed coins and use my eyes - buy the coin. I have a good eye- I just tend to maybe overpay for Mercurys after collecting trying to collect seated dollars etc.-
Most local dealers call me to picky anyway. >>
The Books even cheaper!
But if you do some searching, gems could be waiting to be discovered.
This particular dime was part of 100 or so, common date Merc's, 42's, 43'3, 44's.
I had the privilege of picking through them all, dealer didn't care about the FB pieces, he was probably doubling his money.
Managed to pull out 7, for a whopping $8 a piece, yes $8 a piece, yes all FB.
Granted it's a common date, but how could one refuse cherrypicking Merc's.
You don't have to spend a lot for a FB merc, unless your talking a 16D slabbed MS65FB.
Check out the price guide. PCGS
67 and even moreso 67FB is a grade you should probably stay away from ... because I will garuntee you,
your chances to get buried in more than a few coins is near certain.
The market is thin up there, and the room for error great. I'm sure the sharks will love to see you though,
if you really want to swim.
By trying to pick up attractive MS65/66 coins, and learning what looks good, what IS good, and what IS worthwhile ...
and with some patience ...
you could build a nice real GEM set from 1934 on.
Only about 9 of those are over $200. in 65FB (when you can find the real ones). Most are also obtainable in 66FB at
under the $200. mark.
Of course ... prior to buying more coins pick up David Lange's "The Complete Guide To Mercury Dimes" is the best
advice to start, but you seem to have already discarded that, so I don't know why I'm even trying to help.
If you are as inteligent as you seem to want to be ... get that book ... think about buying a few 90-95% FB coins
(as a reference) ... and study up a little before going hog wild.
Being able to build a truely outstanding collection (no matter the grade) is part of the reward for learning.
“We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
Todd - BHNC #242
<< <i>(FB) I want to get most of the coin fully struck on the head wings too.
I decided to stop collection seated coins- just way too expensive for the looks i like.
So far, I bought 1 Mercury in MS67FB for around $200, and I bought
several other coins in MS65FB (for allot less) that look almost as good and in one case about the same.
The MS67 sure is ultra white with so much luster- way way nicer than say AU seated coins. >>
If you plan to purchase PCGS graded MS67 FB coins you can probably find the following dates for $200 or less:
1937
1939-D
1940
1940-D
1941
1941-D
1942-D
1943-D
1944-D
Keep in mind that the 67 FB market is thin. You can find nice FB examples of most years in much more affordable 65 and 66 holders.
Mark
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/gold/liberty-head-2-1-gold-major-sets/liberty-head-2-1-gold-basic-set-circulation-strikes-1840-1907-cac/alltimeset/268163
<< <i>What dates can I collect in MS67 for under $200 ? >>
1939 through 1944 Denver mint in full bands PCGS holders.
There are none so blind, as those who WILL NOT see... Cheers, RickO