Mercury Dime Collection

I think it is time to start a new collection. Should I start a Mercury Dime collection? Can't make up my mine. Wanting to know your opinions about this. Would it go up in value in time? Would it be worth it to start one?Thanks

 

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Thats a fun set to collect. As a bit of advice that I wish I had taken when I started a Mercury dime set 30 years ago, buy the 16-D first. It seems expensive now, and it did when I started even though it was well under $100 then, but it will only go up and you'll pay for it later. The rest are easy enough to get at little cost.
Guy

 

Thanks, and I also found a Mercury Dime folder that doesn't list the 1916 D so I might try that.:smile

 

I would suggest you do the collection, but if you want something harder try the barber dimes.

Dan

 

I completely agree with Guy. I'm working on a Mercury Dime set right now, and I'm enjoying it alot. And buying the 1916-D first is a good idea. I haven't bought one yet though. Sure, its a good idea, but it would take me forever to save up that kind of money right now.

 

Don't collect what others suggest that you collect. Collect what YOU want to collect.

And if you don't know what that is, wait until the answer comes to you. At a certain point, you are likely to find yourself drawn to a certain type of coin or coins.

 

Good advice!! I'm not quite there myself but, feel myself moving in a certain direction in a sense.,,.

 

My Mercury dime collection is almost complete; I too ammissing the 1916-D. A friend recommendedfinding a dealer who accepts lay-away, but they are also scarce.

I went to a bank and bought $200 worth of paper rolleddimes. The oldest dime was dated 1965! I keep going back (to different banks) tradethe searched rolls for replacements.

My eyes get tired, but I do enjoy the hunt!