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johnny54321 Rest in Peace United States 4849 Posts	Posted 09/14/2009 9:35 pm I thought I would try something new and go for a different series. I purchased this near complete collection for $200. It has it all except the 16-d, and the 21 and 21-d are stated to be in AG-G condition. I like the look of it and even thought it's heavily circulated it appears that most are original. I will probably transfer the coins into a Dansco and use it as a baseline for future upgrades, and maybe go for the coveted 16-d one of these days(certified). Opinions on the coins, or merc dime collecting advice in general is welcome. Report this Post to the Staff

Jaobler Pillar of the Community United States 6383 Posts	Posted 09/14/2009 9:52 pm Hey Johnny, I'd say you got a very nice circulated set for an excellent price. You would spend much more I think if you went to assemble a similar set one coin at a time. It should be a lot of fun to gradually upgrade the coins as you find nicer examples. Just plan on spending $1000+ to acquire a solid Good to VG 1916-D to complete the set. Report this Post to the Staff
rjbjjwsl Valued Member United States 53 Posts	Posted 09/14/2009 10:02 pm There goes my focus again. Seeing your acquisition made me remember how my grandfather loved Mercury dimes. He never had the money to buy coins but was able to fill all but 4 or 5 holes in his book. Obviously he started when mercs were still circulating. He also had a couple of those old Dutch Master cigar tins full of rolled mercs. Sold the rolls and gave me the book. Never to be Sold! Report this Post to the Staff
johnny54321 Rest in Peace United States 4849 Posts	Posted 09/14/2009 11:17 pm Quote: Just plan on spending $1000+ to acquire a solid Good to VG 1916-D to complete the set. Yeah, isn't it funny how one coin can cost 5 times as much as the entire rest of the set that it goes with in a similar grade? I've looked at these and it seems like they are abundant in AG-3, slightly more scarce in g-4; then they get downright difficult in anything higher. I will probably settle for a g-4... Report this Post to the Staff
Chump_Change Pillar of the Community United States 618 Posts	Posted 09/15/2009 05:00 am Johnny, Nice job on the collection. Those little farts always are special, Nice. Keep an Eye for that 1916D in time. there will be one that could fill that "Rare" spot. Thanks for sharing. I jsut got my first 21-D I am tickeled about that one. Congrats again. Dan Report this Post to the Staff
MikeThePenny Valued Member United States 321 Posts	Posted 09/15/2009 09:39 am Yeah they are a good start to your own collection. Do like me, just up grade one at a time. I change up I'll buy a merc one week or 2 or 3 mercs and next time I'll buy a quarter the next time. lol I will always be missing the 1916-D. LOL Report this Post to the Staff
Nic Pillar of the Community Philippines 1156 Posts	Posted 09/15/2009 10:15 am Great buy Johnny54321! that's 76 pcs for only 200$ about 3$ per piece saving the effort of going around. I just bought my 1942S last week locally at 4$, VG8 nice Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187914 Posts	Posted 09/15/2009 10:44 am Quote: I will probably transfer the coins into a Dansco ... A wise idea! However, there is something about a completed Whitman folder than makes me smile. It takes me back to my early years of collecting. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
okie-colin Pillar of the Community United States 1083 Posts	Posted 09/15/2009 11:19 pm Way to go Johnny. Great purchase. I have a completed set, but probably should get my 16 D certified - the mint mark is so worn that it is difficult to see - definitely an AG coin. I inherited most of my dates, but had to buy around 15. Luckily the 21 and 21-D were in the coins that my Uncle and Mother pulled from circulation. They are all circulated, but I like em! Report this Post to the Staff
johnny54321 Rest in Peace United States 4849 Posts	Posted 09/18/2009 10:12 pm Thank you for the comments everyone! Here are the two big semi-keys(or keys depending on how you define them). Obviously heavily circulated and would grade AG-3 max in my opinion; but I still think they are quite nice! The great thing about mercs is that the obverse still retains a lot of detail even after heavy circulation. The face on the 21-d still has some roundness and neck definition...and even some feather detail... Report this Post to the Staff
Morgans Dad Pillar of the Community United States 5604 Posts	Posted 09/19/2009 3:26 pm Jbuck states "However, there is something about a completed Whitman folder than makes me smile. It takes me back to my early years of collecting." I know exactly what you mean, my 1st ( 1963 ) was 23-Cents........ Lincoln Cents 1941-date! AHHH the old days. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187914 Posts	Posted 09/21/2009 2:24 pm The incurable pack-rat that I am, I still have all of my old Whitman folders packed away in a box! Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
okie-colin Pillar of the Community United States 1083 Posts	Posted 09/21/2009 2:30 pm Me too Jbuck. I keep thinking I could donate them to some beginning collectors, but I am not sure how to do this since I don't know any. Any suggestions? Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187914 Posts	Posted 09/21/2009 2:47 pm I thought about giving them to my son, but then decided to get him new ones. My modern folders only date to the 1980's so I will have to buy some anyway to have the later dates. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
Irishraider Pillar of the Community United States 1454 Posts	Posted 09/24/2009 07:10 am I think you got a really good deal. I love the Mercs, just wish the prices were a little more attainable but nonetheless they are still fun to collect. I would definitely put them in a Dansco as soon as you can do it as the reverse should be exposed as well for your viewing pleasure. Report this Post to the Staff
coincollectingkid Valued Member United States 323 Posts	Posted 09/24/2009 7:25 pm I'm a beggining collector, I'm thirteen :) Report this Post to the Staff
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