Stunning 1945-s micro s merc dime

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by zaneman, Apr 20, 2007.

  1. zaneman

    zaneman Former Moderator

    This is a coin where my camera has really disappointed me. The colors on this coin are so beautiful. The coin was cracked out of a very old ANA holder graded ms-67. The coin is very pristine, and has overwhelming eye appeal. I'll keep trying to get some better pictures, but these will have to do for now.
     

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  3. kidkayt

    kidkayt Senior Member

    Looks like an FB! A clearer picture of the median band would clarify.
     
  4. Phoenix21

    Phoenix21 Well-Known Member

    Wow, very nice! Is it a FB? She is a beauty. If I may ask, how much did you pay for her?

    Phoenix :cool:
     
  5. zaneman

    zaneman Former Moderator

    Regrettably it is not.
     
  6. zaneman

    zaneman Former Moderator

    I can't remember the exact price, but it was under 300.
     
  7. Phoenix21

    Phoenix21 Well-Known Member

    Wow, that isn't bad. She is a beauty, and a keeper. Very nice. :thumb:

    Phoenix :cool:
     
  8. Doug21

    Doug21 Coin Hoarder

    Zane knows what to buy !
     
  9. Shortgapbob

    Shortgapbob Emerging Numismatist

    It's a stunner! I wish I could see it in person. Looks like the middle band keeps it from being FB.

    I must ask, why did you break it out of the holder? Many collectors really desire coins in the old ANA holders. Do you know what the top pop at PCGS is for the micro S?
     
  10. zaneman

    zaneman Former Moderator

    The top pop is a single 68 non full bands example. I cracked it out, as I felt the plastic was hindering the view of the coin.
     
  11. Shortgapbob

    Shortgapbob Emerging Numismatist

    Does it have a shot at 68?
     
  12. Doug21

    Doug21 Coin Hoarder

    Z-man wouldn't free it, if he thought it had no chance for higher grade, IMO ! You don't crack out, unless confident of getting back the same or better grade.
     
  13. zaneman

    zaneman Former Moderator

    I personally think so, and I've had a couple of folks much sharper than myself say that felt it would be worth trying to walkthrough a couple times, and it has a shot. I like it so much though, that I think it will stay right where it is.
     
  14. vipergts2

    vipergts2 Jester in hobby of kings

    Great coin zane, I really like ms mercury,s and yours is a real stunner. By the way, you might try taking a pic with a grey background to bring the colors out better.
     
  15. bqcoins

    bqcoins Olympic Figure Skating Scoring System Expert

    Thats a coin with some Flash!!! I love the beautiful appearance
     
  16. zaneman

    zaneman Former Moderator

    Thanks for the tip! I'll try that.
     
  17. Bonedigger

    Bonedigger New Member

    Good looking coin Big Z. Thanks for posting the pictures. :)

    take Care
    Ben
     
  18. DJCoinz

    DJCoinz Majored in Morganology

    Beautiful merc! :thumb: Looks upgradable to me.
     
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