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*UPDATE* Found a 1942/1 D Merc in silver the other day!! PICTURES ADDED NOW!! GRADE IN!!

Tdec1000Tdec1000 Posts: 3,852 ✭✭✭
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PCGS graded it Genuine.... I am extremely happy. This coin was just a piece of junk silver a few months ago and now it is..... Gennie image








I recently found a decent VF 1942/1 D Mercury Dime in a batch of silver I bought. I couldn't believe it and I have been looking for this variety for about 5 years. I always check my 42 P and D dimes. Too bad it has a few small ticks in her. She will be off to PCGS soon.

Probably the coolest thing I have found in silver in a long time!!

Tom
Awarded the coveted "You Suck" Award on 22 Oct 2010 for finding a 1942/1 D Dime in silver, and on 7 Feb 2011 Cherrypicking a 1914 MPL Cent on Ebay!

Successful BST Transactions!SIconbuster, Meltdown, Mission16, slothman2000, RGjohn, braddick, au58lover, allcoinsrule, commemdude, gerard, lablade, PCcoins, greencopper, kaz, tydye, cucamongacoin, mkman123, SeaEaglecoins, Doh!, AnkurJ, Airplanenut, ArizonaJack, JJM,Tee135,LordMarcovan, Swampboy, piecesofme, Ahrensdad,

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    Tdec1000Tdec1000 Posts: 3,852 ✭✭✭
    Here are the pictures you guys were waiting for!! Sorry the pictures aren't the greatest. Actually they suck!! The closeup is so blurry. I promise you it is the variety. I have seen and owned a few of these, just never actually found one before. I recently moved to Alaska and I haven't got the time to setup the photo studio. My pictures are usually 50x better than this. It is so funny because my wife doesn't think this coin is all the great and she is probably right she has seen hundreds of mercury dimes.

    This coin has some damage and would most likely grade VF details. Mind you I paid roughly $1.50 for this one. Cheers!

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    Awarded the coveted "You Suck" Award on 22 Oct 2010 for finding a 1942/1 D Dime in silver, and on 7 Feb 2011 Cherrypicking a 1914 MPL Cent on Ebay!

    Successful BST Transactions!SIconbuster, Meltdown, Mission16, slothman2000, RGjohn, braddick, au58lover, allcoinsrule, commemdude, gerard, lablade, PCcoins, greencopper, kaz, tydye, cucamongacoin, mkman123, SeaEaglecoins, Doh!, AnkurJ, Airplanenut, ArizonaJack, JJM,Tee135,LordMarcovan, Swampboy, piecesofme, Ahrensdad,
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    lcoopielcoopie Posts: 8,875 ✭✭✭✭✭
    that's great!
    LCoopie = Les
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    yellowjacketyellowjacket Posts: 1,809 ✭
    What an exciting find! I've had the good fortune to have found two so far.

    Happy hunting!
    Garrow
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    keyman64keyman64 Posts: 15,650 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Sweet! About a year ago+ I found a raw one on eBay and ended up paying about $200 for it. Sent it in to be slabbed ATS and it came back F-15. I sold it for $425 and was pretty happy about that. image
    "If it's not fun, it's not worth it." - KeyMan64
    Not really looking for much these days but if I were, it might be a toner. :smile:
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    fcloudfcloud Posts: 12,133 ✭✭✭✭
    congrats on the find.

    President, Racine Numismatic Society 2013-2014; Variety Resource Dimes; See 6/8/12 CDN for my article on Winged Liberty Dimes; Ebay

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    SNMANSNMAN Posts: 1,423 ✭✭✭
    Hurry up with the picsimage
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    taxbuster1040taxbuster1040 Posts: 355 ✭✭✭
    May I be first to say a fond........YOU SUCK!
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    DennisHDennisH Posts: 14,042 ✭✭✭✭✭
    pics!
    Pics!
    PICS!!

    Way to go!!
    When in doubt, don't.
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    Tdec1000Tdec1000 Posts: 3,852 ✭✭✭
    I will get the camera out tomorrow. Now she is not a pretty one but still one none the less.
    Awarded the coveted "You Suck" Award on 22 Oct 2010 for finding a 1942/1 D Dime in silver, and on 7 Feb 2011 Cherrypicking a 1914 MPL Cent on Ebay!

    Successful BST Transactions!SIconbuster, Meltdown, Mission16, slothman2000, RGjohn, braddick, au58lover, allcoinsrule, commemdude, gerard, lablade, PCcoins, greencopper, kaz, tydye, cucamongacoin, mkman123, SeaEaglecoins, Doh!, AnkurJ, Airplanenut, ArizonaJack, JJM,Tee135,LordMarcovan, Swampboy, piecesofme, Ahrensdad,
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    greghansengreghansen Posts: 4,301 ✭✭✭
    Nice! Congratulations!

    Greg Hansen, Melbourne, FL Click here for any current EBAY auctions Multiple "Circle of Trust" transactions over 14 years on forum

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    ArizonaJackArizonaJack Posts: 4,029 ✭✭✭
    Sweet !!!! Congrats Tom, could not have happened to a nicer guy :-)
    " YOU SUCK " Awarded 5/18/08
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    sbeverlysbeverly Posts: 966 ✭✭✭
    I love to hear stories like this.

    Way to go.
    Positive transactions with Cladiator, Meltdown, ajbauman, LeeG, route66,DennisH,Hmann,FilamCoins,mgoodm3,terburn88,MrOrganic, weg,dcarr,guitarwes,Zubie,Barndog,wondercoin,braddick,etc...
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    blueifalconblueifalcon Posts: 963 ✭
    Really happy for you...image
    Ilikacoinsawholebuncha
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    rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Very cool find... always a thrill to find a rare coin in change. Cheers, RickO
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    pitbosspitboss Posts: 8,643 ✭✭✭
    Great! I have been looking for one of those for60 years . I have looked at thousands of 42 dimes in my time.
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    cheezhedcheezhed Posts: 6,428 ✭✭✭✭✭
    PICS!!!
    Many happy BST transactions
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    johnny9434johnny9434 Posts: 34,427 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I'm looking forward to the pics on that. Nice pickup as well image
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    robkoolrobkool Posts: 5,934 ✭✭✭✭✭
    YOU SUCK !!!
    Ebay items for sale Current BIN's / The Kingdom Collection
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    Tdec1000Tdec1000 Posts: 3,852 ✭✭✭
    TTT
    Awarded the coveted "You Suck" Award on 22 Oct 2010 for finding a 1942/1 D Dime in silver, and on 7 Feb 2011 Cherrypicking a 1914 MPL Cent on Ebay!

    Successful BST Transactions!SIconbuster, Meltdown, Mission16, slothman2000, RGjohn, braddick, au58lover, allcoinsrule, commemdude, gerard, lablade, PCcoins, greencopper, kaz, tydye, cucamongacoin, mkman123, SeaEaglecoins, Doh!, AnkurJ, Airplanenut, ArizonaJack, JJM,Tee135,LordMarcovan, Swampboy, piecesofme, Ahrensdad,
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    30AnvZ2830AnvZ28 Posts: 1,619
    Im not picking up what your putting down...

    I dont see it.
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    Tdec1000Tdec1000 Posts: 3,852 ✭✭✭
    From the pictures I don't see it either.. image I will have to take another close up picture later. It is the true 42/1 D. I promise.
    Awarded the coveted "You Suck" Award on 22 Oct 2010 for finding a 1942/1 D Dime in silver, and on 7 Feb 2011 Cherrypicking a 1914 MPL Cent on Ebay!

    Successful BST Transactions!SIconbuster, Meltdown, Mission16, slothman2000, RGjohn, braddick, au58lover, allcoinsrule, commemdude, gerard, lablade, PCcoins, greencopper, kaz, tydye, cucamongacoin, mkman123, SeaEaglecoins, Doh!, AnkurJ, Airplanenut, ArizonaJack, JJM,Tee135,LordMarcovan, Swampboy, piecesofme, Ahrensdad,
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    JRoccoJRocco Posts: 14,277 ✭✭✭✭✭
    It looks like the variety to me.
    Congrats on a nice find.
    Some coins are just plain "Interesting"
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    JRoccoJRocco Posts: 14,277 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Some might not realize Tom that this is the Denver 42/1 which is a
    lot different in appearance from the Philly 42/1

    edited to add.
    Looking at that reverse, it looks like a different mintmark location than I am used to seeing on a 42/1 D
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    Some coins are just plain "Interesting"
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    Tdec1000Tdec1000 Posts: 3,852 ✭✭✭
    The picture is blurry but the notch on the bottom of the 4 is the dead giveaway.
    Awarded the coveted "You Suck" Award on 22 Oct 2010 for finding a 1942/1 D Dime in silver, and on 7 Feb 2011 Cherrypicking a 1914 MPL Cent on Ebay!

    Successful BST Transactions!SIconbuster, Meltdown, Mission16, slothman2000, RGjohn, braddick, au58lover, allcoinsrule, commemdude, gerard, lablade, PCcoins, greencopper, kaz, tydye, cucamongacoin, mkman123, SeaEaglecoins, Doh!, AnkurJ, Airplanenut, ArizonaJack, JJM,Tee135,LordMarcovan, Swampboy, piecesofme, Ahrensdad,
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    30AnvZ2830AnvZ28 Posts: 1,619


    << <i>The picture is blurry but the notch on the bottom of the 4 is the dead giveaway. >>



    That is what I was assuming... but I still dont see it as clear as some of the pics I looked at after reading your find.

    Either way... nice find!
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    Tdec1000Tdec1000 Posts: 3,852 ✭✭✭
    Thanks Taxbuster and Robkool!! I have never recieved a you suck award before!

    Tom
    Awarded the coveted "You Suck" Award on 22 Oct 2010 for finding a 1942/1 D Dime in silver, and on 7 Feb 2011 Cherrypicking a 1914 MPL Cent on Ebay!

    Successful BST Transactions!SIconbuster, Meltdown, Mission16, slothman2000, RGjohn, braddick, au58lover, allcoinsrule, commemdude, gerard, lablade, PCcoins, greencopper, kaz, tydye, cucamongacoin, mkman123, SeaEaglecoins, Doh!, AnkurJ, Airplanenut, ArizonaJack, JJM,Tee135,LordMarcovan, Swampboy, piecesofme, Ahrensdad,
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    johnny9434johnny9434 Posts: 34,427 ✭✭✭✭✭
    nice pick up image
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    oldfolkieoldfolkie Posts: 252
    That's so cool, nice to know there are still some good ones hangin' around! I must have looked at a 1000 over the years and never found one. My Dad found the Philly version back in 1964 in his change from E J Korvettes. I'll never forget his moment of sheer ecstasy, I'd love to relive that. I'm happy for you. Great find!!!
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    coinguy1coinguy1 Posts: 13,484 ✭✭✭


    << <i>It looks like the variety to me.
    Congrats on a nice find. >>

    Same here.
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    tahoe98tahoe98 Posts: 11,388 ✭✭✭

    ...image
    "government is not reason, it is not eloquence-it is a force! like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master; never for a moment should it be left to irresponsible action." George Washington
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    BlindedByEgoBlindedByEgo Posts: 10,754 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Well done! image

    Check out my current listings: https://ebay.com/sch/khunt/m.html?_ipg=200&_sop=12&_rdc=1

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    Tdec1000Tdec1000 Posts: 3,852 ✭✭✭
    Well, she is off to the graders. I don't for see a grade but definetely a genuine in my future.
    Awarded the coveted "You Suck" Award on 22 Oct 2010 for finding a 1942/1 D Dime in silver, and on 7 Feb 2011 Cherrypicking a 1914 MPL Cent on Ebay!

    Successful BST Transactions!SIconbuster, Meltdown, Mission16, slothman2000, RGjohn, braddick, au58lover, allcoinsrule, commemdude, gerard, lablade, PCcoins, greencopper, kaz, tydye, cucamongacoin, mkman123, SeaEaglecoins, Doh!, AnkurJ, Airplanenut, ArizonaJack, JJM,Tee135,LordMarcovan, Swampboy, piecesofme, Ahrensdad,
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    kimber45ACPkimber45ACP Posts: 2,399 ✭✭✭
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    Tdec1000Tdec1000 Posts: 3,852 ✭✭✭
    Coin is off now and should be getting the grades in the next few weeks. I know this one will only be a Genuine but still better than getting melted!
    Awarded the coveted "You Suck" Award on 22 Oct 2010 for finding a 1942/1 D Dime in silver, and on 7 Feb 2011 Cherrypicking a 1914 MPL Cent on Ebay!

    Successful BST Transactions!SIconbuster, Meltdown, Mission16, slothman2000, RGjohn, braddick, au58lover, allcoinsrule, commemdude, gerard, lablade, PCcoins, greencopper, kaz, tydye, cucamongacoin, mkman123, SeaEaglecoins, Doh!, AnkurJ, Airplanenut, ArizonaJack, JJM,Tee135,LordMarcovan, Swampboy, piecesofme, Ahrensdad,
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    MoldnutMoldnut Posts: 3,116 ✭✭✭✭
    Alan, the 42/1-D is not sharp like on the 1942/1.
    Derek

    EAC 6024
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    Tdec1000Tdec1000 Posts: 3,852 ✭✭✭
    I will get better pictures when it comes back from the graders. I believe Fcloud has a site for varieties he might have a better picture of it.

    Tom
    Awarded the coveted "You Suck" Award on 22 Oct 2010 for finding a 1942/1 D Dime in silver, and on 7 Feb 2011 Cherrypicking a 1914 MPL Cent on Ebay!

    Successful BST Transactions!SIconbuster, Meltdown, Mission16, slothman2000, RGjohn, braddick, au58lover, allcoinsrule, commemdude, gerard, lablade, PCcoins, greencopper, kaz, tydye, cucamongacoin, mkman123, SeaEaglecoins, Doh!, AnkurJ, Airplanenut, ArizonaJack, JJM,Tee135,LordMarcovan, Swampboy, piecesofme, Ahrensdad,
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    cmerlo1cmerlo1 Posts: 8,078 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Congrats!
    You Suck! Awarded 6/2008- 1901-O Micro O Morgan, 8/2008- 1878 VAM-123 Morgan, 9/2022 1888-O VAM-1B3 H8 Morgan | Senior Regional Representative- ANACS Coin Grading. Posted opinions on coins are my own, and are not an official ANACS opinion.
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    fcloudfcloud Posts: 12,133 ✭✭✭✭
    The D version is harder to see than the Philadelphia version.

    I'll have to add this one to my site.

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    President, Racine Numismatic Society 2013-2014; Variety Resource Dimes; See 6/8/12 CDN for my article on Winged Liberty Dimes; Ebay

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    rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Good picture fcloud... thanks, Cheers, RickO
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    TwoSides2aCoinTwoSides2aCoin Posts: 45,265 ✭✭✭✭✭
    The Cherrypicker's Guide is a valueable tool and a must have, Realone. It will teach way more than the boards could, even though this is a great place for camaraderie and discussion. That book alone is a wonderful reference book, as varieties are concerned. Not complete, but a good start.


    Joe

    Practice makes perfect & nobody is perfect. So, practice being nobody.

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    Tdec1000Tdec1000 Posts: 3,852 ✭✭✭
    TTT
    Awarded the coveted "You Suck" Award on 22 Oct 2010 for finding a 1942/1 D Dime in silver, and on 7 Feb 2011 Cherrypicking a 1914 MPL Cent on Ebay!

    Successful BST Transactions!SIconbuster, Meltdown, Mission16, slothman2000, RGjohn, braddick, au58lover, allcoinsrule, commemdude, gerard, lablade, PCcoins, greencopper, kaz, tydye, cucamongacoin, mkman123, SeaEaglecoins, Doh!, AnkurJ, Airplanenut, ArizonaJack, JJM,Tee135,LordMarcovan, Swampboy, piecesofme, Ahrensdad,

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