So I am brand new at collecting and I went to an estate sale today and they had all these different year Mercury dimes for 3$ and 4$. It looks like a collector had these because they have grades by the collector I found a 1942 Mercury dime and looking it up it seems to have a good premium on it. But the collector graded it as a G-4. How much would that be worth and Should I get it graded by ngc or pcgs? I also have like 12 other Mercury dimes I bought for 3 and 4$. I wish I was more educated too pick up the right coins! I told the guy I would come back tomorrow. He had a 3 cent nickel for like 38$ that caught my attention but he said he will lower the price by tomorrow.
I'm hoping you actually got a 1942/41 Mercury; that would have been a wonderful deal for you. If it's just a common 1942, then it's not such a good deal. I buy my Mercury dimes at around $1.45 to $2.00 each (except for the 'big two').
Do your research first. It will help you out in the long run. $3-$4 is not a good deal for a regular 1942 dime. You would get a huge steal if it is the overdate.
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