what's the value and grade/ condition of this coin? http://collect-old-coins.blogspot.com/2016/01/1943-d-mercury-dime.html -Thanks!
Agree with @tommyc03 based on condition the coins value is primarily based off the silver content which is currently $1.02 There's also a more realistic valuation chart at this link if you scroll down past the silver content value method. http://www.coinflation.com/coins/1916-1945-Silver-Mercury-Dime-Value.html
Wow! Is Coin Trackers wrong? I thought they were correct. It says "It could bring as much a $150 at auction price" So I thought maybe $50.00
Should I buy this? http://www.amazon.com/1953-Roosevel..._UL160_SR160,160_&refRID=1J58HHC52VC1CAY9XJH5
Is it safe to assume you just took their high and low and guessed somewhere in between? Otherwise, I don't see where/how you came up with that number. That's a generally poor site, Andy, and I wouldn't put much weight into any value estimates you find there. Sites like this all too often give people a wholly unrealistic view of their coin's value, and can be particularly troublesome when they wish to sell. The coin linked in the OP, while a fine collectible on its own, is along the lines of what can often be found in junk silver or the junk bin; late date circ Mercs are very, very plentiful and most are simply not willing to pay any sort of premium for them, unless, perhaps, on ebay and/or in some sort of novelty situation. With silver where is presently is, you're looking at a little top of a buck or so, perhaps a little more as some will pay small premiums top of melt for "older" coins.
Here is a screen shot from the PCGS price guide (which is typically on the very high end). Mind you, these prices are for coins that never entered circulation. Yours has been circulated very much.
Yours is probably in the F - VF area, or Fine to Very Fine. As I said the pic I posted is inflated prices of Uncirculated coins. Coins that never changed hand during commerce. Yours was used fairly extensively in day to day commerce. Therefore it's value is considered to be a common silver dime worth melt or maybe a hair more. I wouldn't pay more than $1.30 for it.
How about you first tell us what you think? Even if only comparing to the link below, trying first on your own is a good way to learn. http://www.pcgs.com/photograde/
Thanks @BooksB4Coins. You beat me to it. Here is the link to the specific series of dimes you are asking about. http://www.pcgs.com/photograde/#/Mercury/Grades
If you have a smartphone, there is an app version of that website called "PCGS Photograde." I assume it has the same pictures, but it is a little more convenient than having to pull up the website. I know it's available for iPhones and I think it's available for Androids as well.
It appears to be a "lower end" piece in the "fine" grade like Tommy said so his figure is accurate,sorry but most think their coins are higher grade than they really are,I did the same when I first started out.No harm in being hopeful...
