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Valued Member
Germany
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I agree with everyone else's postings. Yeah, the later dates are affordable in high grades, but there is a reason for that. So many have been saved and collected over the years. Mint marked mercs before 1931 are harder to come by in decent shape, as well as the 1921 from Philly. So perhaps there is an opportunity there, but they already cost quite a bit.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Yes, they are a buying opportunity right now but don't be buying them for investment purposes. FSB Mercury dimes have been slow moving for a couple of dealers I know whose prices are quite reasonable. It's a beautiful series and you can go full series (expensive), or either of two short sets, 1934-45 or 1941-45. Whichever you decide to collect Mercury dimes they will make for a nice addition to your collection. Ed ANA LM-3175 |
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United States
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I believe Mercury dimes are kind of junk silver. I seen so many of them counted as junk silver in bags. Just maybe MS-65 might make a few more bucks off them. |
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Valued Member
 United States
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Gyrene, the short set sounds like a good idea. It is a beautiful coin and would be nice to have as a representation of some of the best of US coinage. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1704 Posts |
blackjack, I am filling a Capital Plastics Mercury dime holder 1934-45 which has a blue center panel and the dimes look awesome in it. This holder is no longer in production I found it on ebay at a very reasonable price. The 1941-45 short set is still available in white, black and blue and is easy to find online.  |
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Valued Member
United States
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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WOW! That is a really cool holder!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2311 Posts |
True, it's a nice coin holder. But I wouldn't use it though. I like my coins in small holder, lol.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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True, it's a nice coin holder. But I wouldn't use it though. I like my coins in small holder, lol. This is a small holder it's only 8 inches wide and 6 inches tall, smaller than any coin album by Dansco, Whitman, or Littleton and about the same size as any coin folder. Ed ANA LM-3175 |
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United States
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At this point, I see the values of rare coins rising. I don't see the value of the common coins going anywhere special. Even in the higher grades, the Mercury dimes from the 1940's are common. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1536 Posts |
Four of my Mercury dimes I found roll searching. They are fun to find that way. Most of the collectable coins are either rare dates or mint states coins. I always keep the year I need whether I find it in a roll or buy it as part of a lot or as bullion from the PM shop. If I don't need the year, it goes when silver spikes. I am the same way with silver Roosies though. |
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Australia
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Wartime Mercurys in MS grades are relatively easy to find.
During WW2, lots of them were needed, so lots of them were issued.
When coins are withdrawn for melting, there is a tendency for those in better grades to survive.
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United States
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sel_69, I agree to certain point. I am reminded of something that I read years ago concerning the Hunt Brothers and the Great Melt. To paraphrase: "A quick glance of the Red Book was made. If the silver value was greater than than the numismatic value the coins were thrown into the melting pot. Proof coins were mixed in with well-circulated examples." With only anecdotal testimony by those in the business at the time one can only guess at the survival rate of certain dates. That being said, coins from the war years do appear more frequently than coins from the 30s. Both are seen much more frequently from the teens and twenties. My recommendation to blackjack: 1919-D! Dimes, quarters and halves. A tough year and mint. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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You can never go wrong buying MS-65+ coins while they are still abundant and easily acquired. For common dates, stay away from lower grades ; that's really just a silver investment.
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United States
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Good posts from all. Thank you. Right--MS65 and above is a good idea. And that's a nice holder, Gyrene. @MatthewVincent, if I had the money....Well, there's so much beauty in coins!
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