Mercury Dimes and Bands

I actually have a bit of a discussion on this matter on my website.

http://www2.mrbrklyn.com/mercs.html

 

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Very nice site!!! As a Merc collector, I appreciate that!! Good info! Thanks!

 

I learned most of it here on Cointalk. Than Doug for being generous with his knowledge.

Ruben

 

How much would you like to wager? I'll even pay for PCGS/NGC grading.

To wit, I think that coin would be lucky to go MS, much less FB.

FWIW, I don't think either one of the OP's coins meet the FB standard at PCGS or NGC.

 

Now THAT's a FB!

 

I was joking but I will be happy to submit it if you want to pay.

Ruben

 

Sorry Ruben, I didn't realize you were joking. Might I suggest one of these:

Or even one of these: :goofer:

Have fun...Mike

p.s. I try very hard to be a man of my word, so if you want to send it to PCGS, with our without the bet, I'll pay.

 

Hey - I have a shot! That dime cost me all of 2 bucks!

 

how did you take that photo. That is the sharpest photo of a dime I'd ever seen and I struggle with these Mercs.

Ruben

 

that would kill the satire but you can bet I see the difference between a great AU dime and an MS67

Ruben

 

Sorry, but I would bet against you, big time.

never mind,. I just read the rest of the thread, and saw that you were kidding.

[next time put a LOL in there somewhere.]

(it must be that Brooklyn humor, and I missed it, or it may be the hat.)

 

Well Frank, the coin has obvious WEAR. I thiink your think I would notice that. It has nice bands though.

Ruben

 

what about crowns kings wear crowns not hats

 

Thanks to folks here at CT and a little internet research, I got a Sony cybershot. Macro setting with a tripod. Easy, right out of the box ready to shoot! I use natural sunlight and the crop/balance program that came with the camera. I'm quite happy with it.

 

keep that up and ull find you hat has disappeared

 

I really believe that the full bands hype is a little over emphasized. I would venture to say that a majority of Mercury Dimes are originally struck without full bands in all three places, and are not always a sign of wear.
When you check out a price guide, they always list with or without full bands like they are so plentiful. I feel that this is something that is widely promoted by the big dealers ect. So they can overcharge us for their merchandise.
Just my take on it, let me know what you think ?

 

Incomplete bands aren't a sign of wear, they're just not struck in completely. Sure, though. They promote it, we buy it.