Should I build a high grade set of Mercury Dimes?

Discussion in 'Coin Chat' started by Omegaraptor, Feb 1, 2016.

  1. Omegaraptor

    Omegaraptor Gobrecht/Longacre Enthusiast

    PCGS slabbed and MS64+. The later dates are surprisingly cheap. Should I try it?
     
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  3. jwitten

    jwitten Well-Known Member

    How do you go about doing it? You find the coins, you buy them. Easy Peasy.
     
  4. cpm9ball

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    @Omegaraptor

    Whether you give it a try or not is up to you! You might start by rummaging through the PCGS Registry for those people who have an uncompleted set and see if they are interested in selling.

    Chris
     
  5. micbraun

    micbraun coindiccted

    Get the nicest coins you can afford. I wouldn't bother which company certified them or what the label says ;-)
     
  6. Omegaraptor

    Omegaraptor Gobrecht/Longacre Enthusiast

    I saw a rainbow toned PCGS 66 1945 going for about $42.
     
  7. thetracer

    thetracer Active Member

    If you want to -- why not?
     
  8. Paddy54

    Paddy54 Well-Known Member

    Yeah that 16 D in a pcgs ms 67 CAC only $195,500.00.
    See February Coin World on collecting Mercury dimes.
     
  9. COCollector

    COCollector Well-Known Member

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  10. Omegaraptor

    Omegaraptor Gobrecht/Longacre Enthusiast

    Can't really afford FB, but might be able to get it on a few dates.

    The set I plan on assembling seems like it'll be 1934-45, mostly in 64-66 PCGS/NGC.
     
  11. Paul M.

    Paul M. Well-Known Member

    If you skip 42/1 and 42/1 D, that should be a doable set. If you want to add some challenge (and probably also expense), go for nice toners. Mercury toners are somewhat uncommon; nice ones are scarce.
     
  12. ldhair

    ldhair Clean Supporter

    Fun set. I did the short set first and worked backwards from there. With the early years I had to lower my sites a bit to EF or AU. Never cared to buy the 16D. Too much money for something that would match the set.
     
  13. Lehigh96

    Lehigh96 Toning Enthusiast

    If you are planning on completing the short set, you should definitely spend the extra money and buy FB examples. It is extremely difficult to sell non FB examples for the later dates due to their availability and affordability in FB.
     
  14. Santinidollar

    Santinidollar Supporter! Supporter

    Why not? Go for it!:)
     
  15. JPeace$

    JPeace$ Coinaholic

    The Winged Liberty Dime is one of my favorites. If you enjoy the series, than go for it.
     
  16. Treashunt

    Treashunt The Other Frank


    ditto
     
  17. bdunnse

    bdunnse Who dat?

    No. They're just coins after all. Dime a dozen.
     
  18. Tater

    Tater Coin Collector

    sure why not
     
  19. Colonialjohn

    Colonialjohn Active Member

    Try Mexican Cap and Rays in MS63 and MS65 ... LOL.

    Buy something that is JUST starting out ... Spanish/American Colonials ...
     
  20. MercuryBen

    MercuryBen Well-Known Member

    Go for it! For the 40-45 short set, I recommend buying PQ 66FBs when you can, ideally not in the latest generation holders. Best value for the money imho. Also, for the 45 aim for a 67 that has nice lettering and hair since you aren't going to buy a fb . . . .
     
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  21. baseball21

    baseball21 Well-Known Member

    Do you want to try it? If the answer to that question is yes then you should go for whatever coin will make you happy
     
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