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I too collected an unc set silver Roosevelt dimes in a Dansco. I may yet start collecting the clads. Quote:I like Mercury dimes but, really, if you are that much in support of a Roman God of financial gain why not just put him on the $10 bill? fyi Quote:Despite its tiny size, the "Mercury" dime may very well be the most beautiful coin ever produced by the United States Mint. It is truly remarkable that a coin this small could have such an intricate and aesthetically pleasing design. One thing its design does not depict, however, is Mercury, the messenger of the gods in Roman mythology. The portrait on its obverse is actually that of Liberty wearing a winged cap symbolizing freedom of thought. Thus, the coin more properly is known as the Winged Head Liberty dime. But the misnomer "Mercury" was applied to it early on and, after many years of common usage, has stuck. https://www.NGCcoin.com/coin-explor...945-pscid-31 |
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One thing its design does not depict, however, is Mercury, the messenger of the gods in Roman mythology. The portrait on its obverse is actually that of Liberty wearing a winged cap symbolizing freedom of thought. Thus, the coin more properly is known as the Winged Head Liberty dime. But the misnomer "Mercury" was applied to it early on and, after many years of common usage, has stuck.
Well - I've probably heard that many times before but still forget it. Thanks for reminding AES |
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Roosevelt dimes are my first collection passion. I have yet to get very invested in cents. I'm almost done with a mostly circulated Roosevelt collection, which will be my first finished set of any coin.
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09/30/2016 09:27 am
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I have yet to get very invested in cents. It takes a special passion to focus on cents in my opinion. I do have a collection of Lincolns, most of the early ones are culls or sliders, and I never had the resources to justify buying the key/scares ones. It was what I could afford at the time in the '60's and '70's from scanning pocket change for the most part. I find it interesting that Roosevelt dimes became your first collection passion Wadahek and would like to know why if you are willing to share. Impressed that are nearly complete with them. Are they in an album or flips or other? |
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I have a clad, circulated Roosevelt set completed by going through change. Only took a few months, as I had a jar of dimes kept over a 4 year period to go through. I am with Cladking, there are some real conditional rarities out there. I am currently trying to put together a full set of FT/FB Roosevelts, and there are a lot of years where the pickings are slim at best.
Upside is that the costs are low compared to other sets, so I hope the set doesn't "wake up" before I get my set complete. I think I am about 20 percent finished now.
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I put my 1965-2012 clad Roosevelts together from circulation over a span of a few weeks after I bought the book. Since then I fill the spots with broken up Mint Sets.
I also save the first coin found in circulation of each denomination each year, and as often as not it has been a dime.
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@PlumCrazy814 When I first started collecting last year, it was after finding some coins that I was gifted as a child. Most of these coins were Roosevelt dimes, Mercury dimes, Buffalo nickels, or Lincoln Cents. I don't know what it is about them, but Roosevelt dimes stood out to me as the most beautiful composition (I'm an artist/graphic designer so balance is very important to me). With my tight budget, I appreciate how consistent Roosevelt dimes are in price, and the lack of extreme rarities. |
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Apex - Great example, and -  to the CCF! |
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Very nice, ApexCollecting!  |
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A buddy of mine is huge in rosies and we trade 2 for 1 when I get S mints.
Works for both of us.
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