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Nevermind on my previous comment. After seeing that picture of the 16-D, this set is worth a lot more than I thought it would be. That 16-D is also certainly genuine and a solid VF. If the other coins are also in much better shape than what I originally thought from the first picture, then the set is worth many thousands. I'm not sure why that first picture made the coins look so worn.
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I hope the camera is turned a few degrees in order to show a 180 degree alignment, since the 1916-D's has a die rotation
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Capital Plastics comes with plasic screws, but sells the metal screws separately as replacements/upgrades, as the plastic ones break easily, so I'm thinking genuine Capital Plastics for manufacture. I have several of their holders, all with metal screws.
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The '16-D is cleaned, so it wouldn't slab problem-free, which hurts the value. Still a great example of a scarce date.
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Nice set.
I would leave it as is.  Beautiful set thanks for sharing!  "Buy the Book Before You Buy the Coin" - Aaron R. Feldman - "And read it" - Me 2013! ANA Life Member #3288 in good standing since 1981, ANS, Early American Coppers Member (EAC), Colonial Coin Collectors Club member (C4), Conder Token Collector Club member (CTCC), Civil War Token Society (CWTS) member, Liberty Seated Collectors Club (LSCC) & Numismatic Bibliomania Society member (NBS), USMex, Member in good standing, 2¢ variety collector. See my want page: http://goccf.com/t/140440 |
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Leave it as is!! No slab! Just fab!! That was corny but still, this is cool! And this is coming from a guy who has really no interest in Mercury dimes! |
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Thanks for all the information everyone. Very helpful! Quote:
The '16-D is cleaned, so it wouldn't slab problem-free, which hurts the value. Still a great example of a scarce date. I hope it's just the photos that make it appear that way, but if it's cleaned I guess I still can't complain. Edit: I may take it to a local coin show coming up next month and get some opinions and whatever else from some of the folks there. Maybe they can give me some rough grading assessments as posting photos sometimes doesn't quite capture what they look like in person. Edited by WheatBack
09/04/2013 7:28 pm
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I can tell from your first image that it's cleaned. A F-VF Merc won't have that much shine/luster. Heck, pretty much any silver coin in F-VF won't have luster like that.
As far as legitimacy goes, can you get a closer, clearer shot of the mintmark?
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WheatBack, That is one nice set.Especially like the holder. I think the 16D is a solid VF.Have to agree with FadetoBlack,the original photo of the whole set makes the coin appear cleaned or polished.The closeup doesn't change my mind.But,that said these are photos. The reverse looks natural to me. A good closeup on your "MM" might help some of the members give you some idea as to real or not. The photo of a photo from the PCGS Guide to coin grading and Counterfeit Detection is of a genuine 16"D"mm. Hope they don't mind and it is not real clear.  If you don't have one,find you a cheap used copy of ANA Grading Standards for US coins,mine's from 1977. There are others,but I like ANA because of the drawings. That will aid you in putting grades on these coins,if you want to take the time. I am with the others who say leave as is.But do make the attempt to authenticate 1916-D and 1942/1. regards coffeecup57 Edited by coffeecup57
09/05/2013 2:30 pm
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Ditto I would leave the set as it is. Your Grandfather put it together like that and you said it has sentimental value. So leave it alone. I think its a really nice set to have myself.
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Things have been busy and I haven't been able to get photos of the MM. I'll update with some photos tomorrow.
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I'll second getting a copy of the ANA Grading standards book. (It is clearly my opinion one can not have enough knowledge in numismatics today. In the meantime, you can always use http://www.pcgs.com/photograde/#/Mercury/Gradesto do a visual inspection at your computer monitor with the set in hand, just match up each grade obverse and reverse, then you will have a more sound idea of where you're at, in regards to the set's overall value. Good to know and for insurance purposes as well. "Buy the Book Before You Buy the Coin" - Aaron R. Feldman - "And read it" - Me 2013! ANA Life Member #3288 in good standing since 1981, ANS, Early American Coppers Member (EAC), Colonial Coin Collectors Club member (C4), Conder Token Collector Club member (CTCC), Civil War Token Society (CWTS) member, Liberty Seated Collectors Club (LSCC) & Numismatic Bibliomania Society member (NBS), USMex, Member in good standing, 2¢ variety collector. See my want page: http://goccf.com/t/140440 |
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The 16-D is definitely a solid VF if genuine, even though it looks cleaned. We really need a closeup of the mintmark to verify it. If it were mine, I would have a tough time deciding to get it graded or not. If you intend to keep the set, and it is an impressive set, I would probably keep it intact. Your grandfather probably spent some time putting this set together. That has value to me.
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This is about the best photo I could get of the MM. Let me know if I need something better and I'll see if I can do any better.  |
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Simple. Send it in to ANACS to get it graded. That will ensure it is genuine, give you a grade and a "professional" opinion on whether it is cleaned or not and all that jazz. You get it back, break it out of the holder and keep the label and put it back in its place. That way the set remains whole (as it definitely should) and you have your questions about THE coin in the series answered.
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