Got my first proof Mercury

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  1. Dima

    Dima Member

    Wanted one of these for some time. Finally was able to find one at the grade and price I wanted. As a long term goal, I'm hoping to eventually put together a full Mercury proof set.

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    Edit - this was asked and answered below; adding here PR66
     
    Last edited: Jul 10, 2020
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  3. J.T. Parker

    J.T. Parker Well-Known Member

    Absolutely one of the best designed small silver coins & so glad it's ours!
    Mind sharing the grade?
    J.T.
     
  4. Santinidollar

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    Don’t you love it?:woot:
     
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  5. Mountain Man

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    I absolutely love Mercury Head dimes and your's is a beauty. Good luck on putting together a complete set.
     
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  6. Mountain Man

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    Did it get a Full Band designation? Appears to be to my eye.
     
  7. physics-fan3.14

    physics-fan3.14 You got any more of them.... prooflikes?

    Fantastic example of a great coin! Congrats, and good luck on your set!

    Proofs are not designated as FB, because they are expected to have a crisp strike. Thus, they are ineligible. Only business strikes are awarded FB.
     
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  8. kSigSteve

    kSigSteve Active Member

    Very nice. Love the look of these early proofs. The reverse almost looks cameo.

    I noticed you didn't reveal the grade. I am thinking 66.
     
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  9. Mountain Man

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    Absolutely. What was I thinking? I sometimes skip some words, like Proof in this case, due to my dyslexia. Thanks for reminding me.
     
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  10. Robert Ransom

    Robert Ransom Well-Known Member

    What a beauty.
     
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  11. Robert Ransom

    Robert Ransom Well-Known Member

    Just tell everyone it's the lower oxygen level up in the mountains. :)
     
  12. Dima

    Dima Member

    PCGS PR66

    And while it's entirely true that they do not designate proof Mercs FB, I've seen a fair share of proof Mercury dimes without full bands. That was one of the things I was looking out for. If this particular coin was MS, it would without a doubt be FB.

    It does appear to have hints of cameo, but not enough reflectivity to qualify for CAM.

    I am beyond thrilled to add this to the collection! :D
     
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  13. Robert Ransom

    Robert Ransom Well-Known Member

    You should be. Congrats again.
     
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  14. Keyman64

    Keyman64 Well-Known Member

    Very nice, congrats! I do Mercs but not the proofs. I think about it all the time though. :)
     
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  15. MercuryBen

    MercuryBen Well-Known Member

    Beautiful proof Mercury!!
     
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