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Astounding Shatsi! I haven't seen one of those in circulation since the early 60's. As a kid, I remember finding a 1912 dime (a Barber) in circulation around 1960. I went to look at it one day and found that my dad had raided my piggy bank! (times were tough!)  |
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I was very surprised too and excited !!
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United States
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merc's have been a passion of mine for years. ms's are eye candy for sure. but I like the look of a well toned ef. and to ponder the history that coin could tell us . currently I have a collection ive assembled missing the key16 dgrade vf to ms 63 going for all ms. some fsb and fb coins another that I'm building as I upgrade the first. gotta have respect for weinmans art something needed in todays tired designs coggie
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The two times I have gone inside my local coin shop (Lord knows I don't want to go back), however as much as I like my ASE collection I am working on...these Mercs in the store always found me standing over them. Very addictive appeal. |
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Originally posted by Susanlynn9
The pics you are showing look FSB to me, however there are bands on the upper and lower portion of the fasces also. I believe these are considered for the FSB designation also.
The upper and lower bands are not considered when looking at FSB mercs,, they are a consideration as are the diagonals on fasces for grade.The upper and lower bands are for the most part well struck on these dimes, it is the center band which often times is partially or mostly filled similar to the full steps of the jefferson series,, where the right and left side steps are a bonus but the center steps are the designator of FS. FSB designation has as its target the center two bands which must be fully split,well rounded and no hits.  Rick Edited by Metalman
01/29/2006 11:54 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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It is interesting to note that fasces of almost identical design are found flanking the chair of the Speaker of the House in the US House of Representatives. Check it out during the State of the Union tomorrow. http://teachpol.tcnj.edu/amer_pol_h...00000201.htm |
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heres a question what added premium would a person ask for a fsb or fb( lets split hairs)merc. then lets add in ef-au. have some to take to the dealer and dont want to short change my self oh I have 2 in ms60+  any input would be greatly appreciated coggie |
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I dont believe the FSB designation applies to any Mercs below mint state. As to the FSB premium, it varies from year to year and grade to grade. Some years FSBs are plentiful, others are rare. You can get an idea of FSB rarity trends from PCGS.com price guide. For instance, they list a 1945 in MS63 at $13 but the 1945 FSB is listed at $1500 in MS63, a huge premium. Another example would be a 1920 in MS63 is listed at $70 but the 1920 FSB in MS63 is only $85, a rather small premium.
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the gentelman at my coin shop likes to split hairs on the full split bands subject like this ,from a angle look at the center band if the bands have a round apperance( like a loaf of bread, his term) thats fsb . but if they are flat and the "line isn't distinct then he grades them split bands. splitting hairs your call. coggie
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