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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Lehigh96, post: 481618, member: 15309&quot;]I agree that both of these coins are NT, but I wouldn&#039;t settle for a raw toned Mercury Dime minted after 1934.&nbsp; They are just too common in BU and not worth a whole lot unless they are a premium gem.&nbsp; My advice would be to buy a common date toner MS66+, preferably FB graded by either PCGS or NGC.</p><p><br /></p><p>If you really want a raw Mercury Dime, I would look for a 1916 or something minted in the 20&#039;s.&nbsp; In my experience, most raw uncirculated Mercury Dimes are not gem state which explains why they are still raw.&nbsp; By looking for a better date, you will ensure the coin has some value.&nbsp; I recently purchased a raw common date toned Mercury Dime for $8 (see photos below).&nbsp; Now there is nothing wrong with this coin other than the fact that it is always going to be a cheap MS63/64 common date Mercury with nice peripheral toning.</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o59/ACPitBoss/Mercury%20Dimes/MercuryDime1943RawBUHorizontal.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>I have no idea what your budget is, but if I were interested in buying a toned Mercury Dime, I would buy this coin.</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o59/ACPitBoss/Mercury%20Dimes/1937Mercury1.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><a href="http://coins.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=1121&amp;Lot_No=8124#photo" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://coins.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=1121&amp;Lot_No=8124#photo" rel="nofollow">http://coins.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=1121&amp;Lot_No=8124#photo</a></p><p><br /></p><p>This coin has it all.&nbsp; An MS68 with inherent rarity, a very low price tag for such a high quality coin ($300-$400), and uniquely beautiful toning.&nbsp; And before you guys tell me that I am crazy and that toning is nothing special, remember this.&nbsp; That is a Heritage photo you are looking at and the coin very well might look like this!</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o59/ACPitBoss/Mercury%20Dimes/1937MercuryColor.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>I don&#039;t think this coin will drive a hefty premium for several reasons.&nbsp; First the coin is in the Final Session of the signature sale which is internet bidding only, no floor session.&nbsp; Therefore, nobody can actually see the coin and then bid on it.&nbsp; They must use the photo, just like you.&nbsp; Secondly, the photo is atypical of Heritage and while of good quality, does not IMO accurately portray the colors on this coin.&nbsp; Lastly, both date and type collectors of Mercury Dimes prefer full band coins which helps explain the affordability of an MS68 coin minted in 1937.</p><p><br /></p><p>Wow I think I just convinced myself to bid on this baby!</p><p><br /></p><p>Good luck with whatever you decide and let us know how it turns out, Paul.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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