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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;djjq29, post: 462373, member: 16183&quot;]<b>Mercury Dime Book</b></p><p><br /></p><p>I had the same issue when I began collecting Barbar Dimes.&nbsp; To me, the grading guide pictures were not always &quot;crystal&quot; clear, especially for the higher grade circulared coins.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>What really helped me was purchasing the &quot;Guide to Barber Dimes&quot; book by Lawrence.&nbsp; It described each grade in a little more detail plus it gave information regarding each date and mintmark.&nbsp; This was helpful in finding out what dates &amp; mintmarks were common, had weak strikes, had strong strikes, etc.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I know there is a similar book out there for Mercury Dimes but I cannot remember who is the author (Fivatz?).</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>When beginning to collect, I heard the phrase &quot;buy the book before the coin&quot; and that is so true.&nbsp; Also the book will not set you back any great sum of money (around $20) and it will end up being some of the best money you have ever spent.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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