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Nov 13, 2011, 07:05 PM
#1
I completed my Mercury dime collection today
After thirty seven years of detecting, I finally realized my goal of finding a complete set of Mercury dimes with a metal detector by unearthing the elusive 1916-D.
Ironically this coin was found in one of the first parks that I ever detected.
I was showing a friend how my detector works, and had unplugged my headphones so that he could hear the sounds too. Within a few minutes I had a good solid signal that read 28 on the Minelab Explorer. The depth meter indicated that it was deeper than most of the clad dimes that I was finding there so I told him that it will be a dime and probably will be silver because of the depth.
The photos show the coin shortly after it was found with the dirt still on it.
The dime was found near the tree in the picture.
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Nov 13, 2011, 07:08 PM
#2
Re: I completed my Mercury dime collection today
AWESOME!!! 
Congrats on this and all your other Mercs!!
Dave
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Nov 13, 2011, 07:12 PM
#3
Re: I completed my Mercury dime collection today
Wow, that's a great story. I bet any 1916D Merc would have thrilled you, but you managed to find a BEAUTIFUL one!!!
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Nov 13, 2011, 07:13 PM
#4
Re: I completed my Mercury dime collection today
wow. huge congrats! that might be the best of those i've seen come out of the ground.
nice to pull it at one of your old parks, too. 
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Nov 13, 2011, 07:16 PM
#5
 It's there,you just gotta look for it!
Re: I completed my Mercury dime collection today
bk, That' one PRETTY coin!! Goc Bless HH Chris
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Nov 13, 2011, 07:18 PM
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PJ
Re: I completed my Mercury dime collection today
Congrats, it looks to be in pretty good shape.
I quit detecting in the 70's to raise my children. Wish I had never quit.
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Nov 13, 2011, 07:22 PM
#7
Re: I completed my Mercury dime collection today
Outstanding rare dime find!
Way to go. 
-MM-
Oldest coin - 1700's Spanish silver piece of 8 reale
Oldest U.S. silver - 1833 Capped Bust Half Dime
Oldest U.S. copper - 1847 Large cent
Civil War best finds:
*NC officers belt buckle
*CSN Confederate Navy Officer button
*Eagle Sword Belt Plate
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Nov 13, 2011, 07:25 PM
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Nov 13, 2011, 07:28 PM
#9
Re: I completed my Mercury dime collection today
I believe it completely!
I found a 1916-S two days back.
It was found in the first 5 minutes I was out; my first signal of the day; and the first dig.
My machine was not even ground balanced.
The place I had went has definitely seen 1000's of detectors over the years.
And, I am sure 100's of coils passed over that small area I was on.
I found it right off the main sidewalk not 3 feet out on the grass and it was just under the surface.
Kind of makes you wonder how it was missed all these years?
Congratulation on a super find!
I can share your sentiment on this one. And can definitely imagine what you were thinking. LOL!
Life's a garden. Dig it?
-Joe Dirt
CoilFisher=I fish with a coil. 
 Use a Lesche and a pinpointer and CUT the plug!
Don't use shovels and trowels in parks to dig holes.*Preserve the hobby.*
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Nov 13, 2011, 07:42 PM
#10
Re: I completed my Mercury dime collection today
Outstanding find. One of the best Mercury dimes I've seen.
Congrats on completing your dime set 
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Nov 13, 2011, 07:50 PM
#11
Re: I completed my Mercury dime collection today
WOW BK!!! Congrats on reaching a milestone! You rock man!
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Nov 13, 2011, 07:50 PM
#12
Re: I completed my Mercury dime collection today
Wow, who finds those?  -even if it took 37 years. Banner btw ...
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Nov 13, 2011, 07:50 PM
#13
Re: I completed my Mercury dime collection today
Great job on the accomplishment! Fingers crossed on your next hunt!
Total so far ($0.70)
War Nickels- 1
Shield nickels-
Mercury Dimes-
Rings- 1
IH Pennies- 1
Skeleton Keys- 1
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Nov 13, 2011, 08:01 PM
#14
Re: I completed my Mercury dime collection today
Unbelievable! That is in fantastic shape. Always be on my wish list. Maybe I need to return to some of my old hunting grounds. Congratulations
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Nov 13, 2011, 08:02 PM
#15
Re: I completed my Mercury dime collection today
a big congrats 
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Nov 13, 2011, 08:50 PM
#16
Re: I completed my Mercury dime collection today
Awesome coin & in nice condition! great job! Banner!!!!
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Nov 13, 2011, 10:29 PM
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metalman531
Re: I completed my Mercury dime collection today
Beautiful shape too.Just look at the hair line and you nearly got the split bands on the back!!Big congrats.
11 year treasure hunter and still counting.
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Nov 13, 2011, 11:44 PM
#18
Re: I completed my Mercury dime collection today
That is beautiful! What is the coin inflation rate on that one? Face value 10 cents...Value over a Thousand Dollars ...I can't add that high. Wow!!!! Outstanding!!!! I'm gonna look at it again.
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Nov 13, 2011, 11:53 PM
#19
Re: I completed my Mercury dime collection today
Wow, I am dreaming that one day I can live this real life dream of yours...
I would also say that is the nicest looking one I have ever seen dug. I'd say you could get between 2 and 3 grand for that beaut right there.... Congrats.
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Nov 14, 2011, 02:23 AM
#20
Re: I completed my Mercury dime collection today
AWESOME find and a AWESOME Mercury!! Best looking 1916D I've even seen pictured.
Clad: 3 Toonies, 11 Loonies, 40 Quarters, 36 Dimes, 31 Nickles, 418 Pennies
Foreign: 1963 Spanish Una Peseta, two British Pennies
Gold: 0
Silver: 10
Gold Ring: 1
Silver Ring: 6
Relic: Silver W.C.T.U. Pendant/Pin
Junk Jewelry: 21
Pulltabs: 472
Bottletops: 410
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