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1942/1 Mercury - You Vs Pgcs

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I'm at VG-10 as well.
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I'd say F-12.
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Ohhh how I dream of finding a coin like that! Very nice overdate. I am at VG-10 as well. Did you find this one?

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VG-08 only because of the worn B in liberty, also the reverse picture is a little out of focus at the top so I could not assume it would bring the overall grade up. I agree that it is an amazing coin to have. Great find!
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Nice 19412 Merc! I'm at VG-10 obverse, F-12 reverse, no eye appeal adjustments, tossup on blended grade. PCGS tends to be conservative on tossups, so I would expect VG-10 here.
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Diagonal bands gone, vertical lines mostly gone, some lettering worn flat. VG-8. Great coin to have, though!
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Can't see this in a Fine holder.
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I'd say VG-10, "cleaned"

For those new to grading Mercury dimes, look at this coin on the reverse, the vertical sticks in fasces are key points to notice.

With "VG-8", one-half of the vertical sticks can be seen in the fasces. With "F-12" all sticks in fasces are defined, but the diagonal bands are worn nearly flat. So, overall I think it is slightly better than VG-8, but not quite reaching the F-12 grade, thus my grade of VG-8. The quality of the strike can be a factor, and I think the this one is about average. Most Mercury dimes were not struck very well.

On a good day, it's possible PCGS could give this rare coin a grade of F-12, but the strike could hold it back.


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Just to clarify things up here , I took into a lot of consideration on the obverse of this coin which is not too shabby at all . Yes the reverse faces is a bummer . If I had to change my call it would be Net VG-10 instead of F-12 .
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Did you find this one?


no, I actually purchased this coin at a coin show in in the late 70's for $110. there was a 42/1-D and this one both in the same grade for sale and I chose this one as I like the overdate better

maybe the lighting threw everyone off on this one. prior to submission I had it at VF20

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