~Dream Hunt 1916-D Mercury Dime~

Goes4ever

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Today Mr Stuff (Dave) drove up to hunt with me, and wow....we both had a KILLER day!

We hunted sidewalk curb strips and a couple old houses. Our finds were just awesome today. He was kicking my butt on silver and I grumbled that I had not YET dug a silver coin yet today and the very next signal was a solid 12-45 at 4-5"...........I cut the plug and opened it up. I saw a silver dime, pulled it out of the hole and right away I saw it was a merc....cool. I yelled at Dave, "hey I finally got a silver!" then I looked at it and saw the 1916, and nervously flipped it over and saw the D.....instantly I started shaking. I am still in utter amazement, this is a once in a lifetime find. Thank God I did not scratch it.

It got rinsed very gingerly with water, and took it straight to the bank safety deposit box until I can send it in to be graded and slabbed.

Other than that the rest of my finds were awesome, I ended up getting a silver trifecta, 1946 rosie, the 1916D merc, and a 1905 barber dime.

3 injuns, bunch of wheats, best being a 1909. A good luck token, buffalo nickel, play coin. Lead soldier, and bunch of clad as well.

I am still amazed, I took dirty pictures of the 1916-D and rinsed pictures as well. I can't wait to send it in, any ideas what it will grade?

Mr. Stuff had an awesome silver day.....I think he got a double trifecta of silver dimes as well as a silver half. What a DREAM hunt! thanks to everyone for looking!!!!!
 

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ANTIQUARIAN

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Congratulations on making the BANNER Terry! :hello2:

You certainly deserve it with that find! :notworthy:

Dave
 

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Goes4ever

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Woodland Detectors said:
Nice banner coin! I knew you'd find one some day! Congrats on the banner
thank you so much! I never dreamed it would get on the banner so quick!!!!
 

TommNJ

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Good job on a lot nice keepers and 1916-D key date is a killer find :headbang: ! The ground keeps your coins in great shape. Congrats on the Banner Coin :icon_thumright: !

TommNJ
 

timbobwey

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nice hunt, that merc is in decent shape too. Congrats on the banner as well
 

prolab69

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Quite the variety of finds there, :headbang:
congrats on the banner :thumbsup:
 

cntrydncr1

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congrats on the banner and awesome hunt!!! Wow a 1916D!! I'd be high as a kite! :hello2: :hello2: :hello2:
 

halfdime

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Congrats on a great find! Just last month, I found a(nother) 16 Merc; they always make you catch your breath before looking for the "D." Good for you!
 

curbdiggercarl57

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You "D" Man!
Killer, coin, killer condition.
Mucho Kudos!
Carl
 

High Plains Digger

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Somebody else just found a swastica good luck coin, boy scout I believe maybe. I think mine was a shoe store. Aparently more different types that I thought there were. Cool stuff.
 

kuger

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shabam!!!!A Merc on my sites is usually a bad sign,but I will take a 1916 "D",any day!!!! :thumbsup:
 

zaxfire69

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Amazing coin find. Congrats.
 

West Jersey Detecting

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Congrats on a find of a lifetime. I am happy to see you up on top! You deserve it!
 

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Goes4ever

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Neil in West Jersey said:
Congrats on a find of a lifetime. I am happy to see you up on top! You deserve it!
thank you Neil, means a LOT coming from YOU!
 

MICHIGANJAY

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Congratulations on finding the "Holy Grail of Dimes"!!! That one is still on my wish list. I dint know if this has been addressed yet, but does it say anything on the back of the 1909 wheat? Nevertheless... A true Dream Hunt indeed!
Congrats on the Banner.


Keep It Up! M.J.
 

testing123

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awesome fine and 100% worthy of banner. congrats!!

Looks to be a VG8 to VG10 gross grade - who knows how the grading companies will do though.
 

HEAVYMETALNUT

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thats awesome dude! congrats on a true american rarity! :thumbsup:
 

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