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Okay after a few weeks of rest and the better half deciding that I could go to the coin so today off we went.
Over the Christmas season a member of the board here did something that I found really above and beyond for me. It restored my faith in people helping others.
Well that included a 1941 Merc as a gift.
So as I was in the shop today I picked up a Dansco 7123 for $7 used but looks new. Also, I picked up a 1916 Merc and two 1923's by accident only meant to get one 23 and was looking at a 25 but goofed.
So I'm on my way for my classics.
Shocking enough the better half was digging in the Darksider bin and found some that caught her eye. :)
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Valued Member
United States
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Great set to collect. I think they're a very nice looking coin. They're cheap, they're silver, and they can be bought in good condition for a relatively cheap prices.(especially 30's-40's)
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Pillar of the Community
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they rock-- I only need 3 more
Retired USAF 1983-2003
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Valued Member
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Love the Mercury dimes too... I need to sort mine out & see how close I am to a full set... |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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One of my favorites too. Never can decide which I like better. It's either the Mercury dime or the Walking Liberty half. I use Whitman Classic Albums and now recently finishing my 12th set of the Mercury dimes. With others in 2x2's, in plastic rolls, the total is way over 3,000 of them. |
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Pillar of the Community
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You guys might already know this but Adolph Weinman designed both of these coins (merc's and walkers) and they both were issued the same year (of course you know that). |
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Good choice.  I have a Mercury set that is missing three coins. I am sure you can guess which three I need.  |
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Pillar of the Community
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I'm down to just one.
It is a great set of coins every coin collector should get into.
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Pillar of the Community
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j buck--probably the same 3 I need! Retired USAF 1983-2003
Edited by Coinstar
01/28/2011 9:29 pm
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Valued Member
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Nice choice, they are one of my favs. Just started a collection, only have 4 so far but I guess you gotta start somewhere.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I have a Mercury set that is missing three coins. I am sure you can guess which three I need.
Not an easy guess actually. If you use Whitman Classic Albums you also need the 42/41, 42D/41, 45 Micro S as well as those tuff ones like the 16D, 21, 21D. What is really odd is no one ever mentions the 31D as difficult to acquire. Note it is the 4th lowest mintaged coin in the entire series. Much less than the 26S, yet that one is worth way more. |
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Valued Member
United States
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The Mercury dime is a very nice set to collect. The coins are affordable, many can be bought for very reasonable prices in mint state. Good luck with your collecting. |
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Pillar of the Community
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Yeah, what a great set! But I got rid of mine because they were all crummy!
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If you use Whitman Classic Albums you also need the 42/41, 42D/41, 45 Micro S Yes. But you know me and know I am not using a Whitman.  |
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Welcome to the club... These things get under your skin. Just wait awaile and you will be looking to add coins like this.  https://www.coincommunity.com/go/link.asp?target https://www.ebay.com/itm/-/122621701458 target _blank rel nofollow 122621701458 /a new.jpg" border="0" style='cursor:default' onClick='doimage(this,event)'> |
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Posted 01/27/2011 11:49 pm
