mercury dime info

hello again everyone. i am thinking about purchasing some mercury dimes soo thinking of maybe a short set of the 40's is MS condition. Problem is a lot of them arnt slabbed. I was wondering if anyone know some good sites for information on mercury dimes. Im looking for stuff on mint mark locations and styles to spot fakes as well as where to look for wear other than the bands and anything else i am not thinking of off the top of my head. Thanks:goofer:

 

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I don't know of any web sites, but frankly the coins you mention are very affordable and easily found. As such, there aren't a lot of fakes out there. Most of the ones from the 1940s can be had for under $10 in MS condition, so it's not worth a counterfeiter's time to make fakes.

Have fun; the Mercury dime is my favorite series. I'm only missing the Holy Grail to complete my set (1916-d).

 

This is the only Mercury dime site I know of ...have not looked at it in a while but hope it helps.
http://www.mercurydimes.org/

 

Thanks i know there wont be many fakes in the 40's but i would like to read up on the coins such as what the high points are so i know where to look for wear and eventually i will probably expand the set to cover all the dates and then i will definately need the info like with the 1916-D. Thanks for any info you guys can give me

 

Welcome to the land of Mercury Dimes! Here is the plug for the Bible of Mercury Dimes http://www.stellacoinnews.com/index.php/reference-books/the-complete-guide-to-mercury-dimes/

This is the free online version of the complete guide. You can even search year by year if need be! Hope this helps and enjoy collecting.

(My first post in this new forum outline....makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside.)

 

The Complete Guide to Mercury Dimes published by DLRC Press in 2006 Free online edition at Stella News website

http://www.stellacoinnews.com/index.php/reference-books/the-complete-guide-to-mercury-dimes/

Hope this helps. Mercury dimes are a great design I can look at them for hours.

Edit: DimeGuy and I were typing at the same time LOL

Terry

 

yeah it seems like dime guy beat you too it lol. thanks guys i do appreciate it. i have always loved the design and am looking forward to getting some in really great condition.

 

I read somewhere that up to 50% of uncertified 1916-d Mercury dimes are counterfeit. I've resolved only to buy a certified coin when I make that leap someday.

 

There is this huge deception with mercs that the 1916D is the holy grail. although it is a key there are plenty of coins not far behind and some that are more valuable than the 1916D

 

It very much is the Holy Grail for a Mercury collection! Of course there are other, more rare, and more expensive coins out there, but not in the Mercury series. The last F12 I saw was going for over $1500! Even the 1942/1 varieties cost about half as much in the same condition.

 

yes there actually is in the mercury series

 

the real key is a 1918DFB or 1919D FB or 1945FB........Someone find me one of those not in a registry set thats for sale and Ill show you one auction site where you can find 18 of the coveted 1916D dimes for sale

http://coins.ha.com/common/search_results.php?N=51+793+794+791+1577+360&chkNotSold=0&Ns=

 

how about a 1916-D FB?

 

Rueben you had to ask didn't ya??? LOL!!! Well this time I will direct you to a different site that currently has 27 of these coveted 1916D dimes for sale. Please notice the AU58 with full bands as I remember earlier in the week a member stated that full bands can only be found on MS coins, enjoy

1st 1916D Full bands http://www.collectorscorner.com/Products/Item.aspx?id=6751396

2nd 1916D Full bands http://www.collectorscorner.com/Products/Item.aspx?id=7142600

3rd 1916D Full bands http://www.collectorscorner.com/Products/Item.aspx?id=7084482


27 more of the coveted dimes
http://www.collectorscorner.com/Category/Category.aspx?catId=703

 

I have been looking for a 1916-D PCGS in VF for about 6 months now. I have never seen the collectors corner website before. Has anyone used this site before to order?

 

Never used it directly but i work with a roosevelt dealer on there.I would imagine if any of them were scum PCGS would give them the boot

 

Those are really cool design. What's the going rate for Mercury's slabbed and unslabbed?

 

That depends on the FB designation... that really is the key to Mercs. The Mercs I pulled out of rolls today (I saw you commented in the roll searching thread) are worth maybe $1.50 each. Very common in lower grades during the late '30's and 40's. If you're interested in collecting them, go for MS examples with the FB or FSB designation. It'll hit your pocket harder, but they're beautiful and will retain/appreciate in value far better than others. I'm quickly learning I prefer slabbed coins as well... got my first PCGS slab a couple weeks back and now I'm addicted.

 

Thank you for the quick response. I haven't been able to buy slabbed, yet, because I don't know enough about it. That why when I buy, I go for pure silver or 90%. I'm interested in finding out more about it.

 

BTW, worth noting, if you're gonna buy slabbed, target PCGS and NGC slabs, they're the most respected. ANACS isn't too bad either (Generally perceived to be heading downhill slowly but surely), but almost every numismatist will prefer PCGS or NGC to ANACS. One last note about slabs... buy the coin, not the slab... can't stress that enough.