Opinions on Mercury Dimes as a Set

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CopperWire
CopperWire Posts: 492 ✭✭✭
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What do you think about mercury dimes as a proof and an uncirculated set? Maybe post some blue tones mercs if you have them.

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  • oreville
    oreville Posts: 12,401 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Not sure in what context to answer your question.

    I have always been a big fan of mercury dimes.

    They have been in the doldrums since 2002-2003. Proofs as well as business strikes.

    The mercury dime set is really done in six phases:

    (1) short set 1941-1945, usually in high mint state, that anyone can afford Can be NB or FB.
    (2) medium set 1934-1945, also usually in mint state that is a little more challenging.
    (3) the extended set 1923-1945 less often done in mint state due to the cost factor.
    (4) the complete set 1916-1945 (without the 1916-D and 1942/1 dime)
    (5) the complete set (without the 1942/1 dime)
    (6) the complete set with the 1942/1 dime

    It is a good time to start assembling a set. There is not too much competition out there at the moment unless you are seeking the rarer top pops.


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  • Broadstruck
    Broadstruck Posts: 30,497 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    << <i>What do you think about mercury dimes as a proof and an uncirculated set? Maybe post some blue tones mercs if you have them. >>



    I like Merc's from 1916 to 1931-s... this one has some touches of blue.

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  • Fairlaneman
    Fairlaneman Posts: 10,428 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Be careful they can cause a addiction. I also like the dates from 1916 thru 1931.

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    Ken
  • Bothuwui
    Bothuwui Posts: 484 ✭✭
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    They are a lot of fun to collect. Outside a few keys that you will have to pay a little more for, it's fairly easy to assemble a full low grade set on the cheap.

    Alternativley, the proof set can be exciting too. There are only 7 coins, so not many to go after. The '36 will cost a bit, but the later years are much more reasonable. For the low mintages of them, I think the prices are pretty fair. PR65 or PR66 are fairly cost effective grades to collect it in. You can find a '40-'42 in PR66 for $200-$250 if you shop around. You could put a PR66 set together for around $3000-$3500
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  • lasvegasteddy
    lasvegasteddy Posts: 10,492 ✭✭✭
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    i truly love the 36 to 42 proofs as a set thought
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  • stinkinlincoln
    stinkinlincoln Posts: 2,733 ✭
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    I have a question about this series, IS the Full Torch designation that important? Id like to build a set someday with color, and the prices for some with the FT are just up there.


    Thanks
  • ElKevvo
    ElKevvo Posts: 4,199 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    IS the Full Torch designation that important?

    FT = full torch which is a Roosevelt series designation. The Winged Liberty (Mercury) dime designation is FB = Full Band.

    Just depends on the collector really...there are a lot of really nice coins that are not FB and since they are smaller the details are not readily visible without magnification.

    K
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  • coinlieutenant
    coinlieutenant Posts: 9,328 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I am putting together a 1940's set of gem or better two sided toner mercs. It isnt easy honestly...

    And yes...the 45-D really is that color...and completely NT. Edited to add...on the flipside, the 45-S is AT IMO...90% sure...

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  • RunnersDad
    RunnersDad Posts: 1,080 ✭✭✭
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    Those Merc's are absolutely gorgeous!
    Mike

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  • Broadstruck
    Broadstruck Posts: 30,497 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    coinlieutenant, the color on the 1940-D is neat especially on the obverse! image
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