1943 S. Mercury dime. Spike head w/additional die crack.

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I like it! Pretty coin with errors is perfect

 

very nice error coin

 

Nice coin.

 

Since the price of silver was down today, I checked with my dealer and he had taken in 25 Mercs; I bought them and this one was among them.

 

I like it! I have a collection of '40-S Mercs with various die cracks.

 

I don't have any Merc's yet... I don't have a ton of American coins yet... My collection is still growing and hopefully one day I can afford a gold coin

 

Did someone say gold coin? Yes it's real this one should be your first lol.

 

For your first gold coin I would advise the $1 gold liberty/princess head the lowest u.s gold denomination you will need to save around $200 but its well worth it.

 

Gotta disagree, I think a $5 or $10 is more impressive and has a lower premium.

 

Well do you think he can afford/save up for a $450-$1000 coin

 

I've got a few mercs but I bought this one a few weeks ago because it caught my eye and i just couldn't resist it lol

 

Go for the $2.50 Indian Gold. They are lower priced and the incluse design is great.

 

Here's a couple of the '40-S rim to wing die breaks I've acquired.

And here's an obverse die in 3 pieces.

 

I’m with SuperDave
Love my 40 S

 

I'm surprised that die was still being used. Looks like it is ready to fall apart. Really nice coin.

 

Nice purchase if you got them cheap enough.

 

My theory is the San Francisco mint didn't receive enough dies for production that year.
I would think that die came out of service in pieces, and this is not the only obverse die that had cracks from rim to rim.