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There are a couple of key points in making certain that your 1921 and 1921-D mercury dimes are authentic. In addition to make sure that the D has not been added to a 1921 to make it a 1921-D, look for the...
THE MERCURY DIME SEMI KEY DATES , ARE AS FOLLOWS THE 1921-P, 1921-D, 1926-S, 1930-S AND OF COURSE THE 1931-D AND 1931-S. TO THE MERCURY DIME COLLECTOR, SUCH AS MYSELF, MOST OF THE HOBBY'S FOCUS ( AND HYPE )...
In the last ten years or so much attention has been directed to the reverse of Weiman dimes and the blurry centers. This is particularly so with the regard to the horizontal thongs or bands holding the rods of...
WHEN YOU DECIDE TO BUY A MERCURY DIMES COLLECTION/SET (IN AN ALBUM)NEVER BUY A SET WITH MISSING 2,3, 4, OR 5 COIN ETC.(READ THE TITLE WHICH SAYS: MISSING ONLY 2 COINS, MISSISNG ONLY 3 COINS AND SO...
There are two types of 1946, 1946 D, and 1946 S Roosevelt dimes. Type I that can be distinguished by the Y in LIBERTY on the obverse is farther from Roosevelt's forelock and (the easier way to tell)the...
A recent coin selling on ebay, was supposedly graded by one of the TPG services, (NES) as a 1942 mercury dime - NES MS69! A quick look at the coin clearly showed it was no Mint State 69 coin, but further...
I would like to make everyone aware of mistakes NOT to make, when collecting Mercury Dimes, especially the hard to find ones. First off, do you want a true complete collection? Then I suggest you look in the...
Silver Mercury Dimes minted between 1916 and 1945 are composed of 90% silver and 10% copper. These coins have an intrinsic value separate and apart from their value to coin collectors. Some coin dealers...
I believe in staying within your budget while assembling a set of coins. Assuming you've chosen to collect a set of Mercury (Winged Liberty) Dimes, lets say in grade XF to AU. Now, you're at a show or in a...