My earliest Merc, and a Barber Dime

[lostlake88]

Boy, this has been a slow year for silver. Both of these were deeper than usual and only hit in one direction. The merc is my earliest. I don't know why but 99% of all the mercs I find were minted in the 40's. Not a great year, but the Barber Dime seems to be in great shape.

 

[SilverFox167]

Nice finds Brett.
Now go out and find some more and beat your records for your oldest silver.
Rob

 

[harpp]

love when you can see the details... out of circulation around 80 or so years, maybe...
nice job HH - harpp

 

[dfx willy]

Nice looking pair. 40's mercs seem to be a common find. I have found quite a few 40ish's too . but i also have some from1918 in great shape. willy

 

[Lazy J]

Great finds! I suspect the reason we find tons of mercs out of the 40's is that a boat load were minted. Common coin common find. Rare coin rare find. Also notice the pattern that coins near the end of a pattern change are frequently in better shape. The old ones come out of circulation as the new ones come in. This is reflected in the values as well.

 

[detectahead]

Indn's and mercs, my favorites! congrats!

 

[Mr Tuff]

clean barber MR TUFF

 

[rjw4law]

The detail, the beauty, the clarity....boy did they know how to make coins.....every time I see one of them.....I am in love all over again.

 

[DigginThePast]

Lostlake,

What are the odds? I took this pic on the 9th when I found these 2 silver coins. I think your Barber is in slightly better condition than mine, but mine has a "D" on the back.
For anyone reading this that doesn't know, Lostlake and I hunt together more than occassionally.
Regards,
Jon Dickinson.

Strange coincidence.

Congrats on the finds.