Two of my best Mercury Dimes ever, both found this week

[mr_larry]

I found my two best Mercury dimes this week, based entirely on condition. The first is a 1924-S which has some value in higher grades, so it only got rinsed with water and a gentle brushing with a toothbrush. It was pulled from the turf in Golden Gate Park on Tuesday.

The second was found yesterday. This was in a different area that I had hunted once before, not Golden Gate Park. Because the 1928 doesn't have much premium value even in the higher grade, I gave it a gentle massage with some baking soda. It is pretty close to full bands, but not quite. Despite the nick on her cheek, I think the 1928 is more appealing than the 24.


Which do you like better?

Thanks for looking and Happy Hunting!

 

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[pl8man]

Very nice Larry ! I need to travel 50 miles north and start hunting that park ! I like the 28 .
Glen

 

[Erik in NJ]

Yes the 28 looks better, but has some nicks near the top. When you have full split bands these coins are a bit more valuable--be careful cleaning them when they do. Any way nice winged libery dimes (WLDs)!!

N.B. to just say NO to the term Mercury dimes!

 

[jewelerguy]

those are nice. the 28 is a real looker

 

[mr_larry]

Yes the 28 looks better, but has some nicks near the top. When you have full split bands these coins are a bit more valuable--be careful cleaning them when they do. Any way nice winged libery dimes (WLDs)!!

N.B. to just say NO to the term Mercury dimes!

Erik, I know it's the real name of the coin, but if no one uses it, then I don't want to come off like a pretentious goon. For me it will always be the Mercury Dime!

 

[mr_larry]

those are nice. the 28 is a real looker

Thanks Dave!
(It is Dave, isn't it?)
Cheers!

 

[pong12211]

Wow those are in spectacular shape.. Congrats on the pristine coins..

 

[silversurfer1111]

cool ...got to love the silver

 

[gleaner1]

The 28 is smashing

 

[mariposagold]

I never met a Merc I didn't like.

 

[CoinandRelicMan]

Yes they are beautiful silver coins!

 

[Trezurehunter]

Those are 2 great looking Mercs.

 

[AU Seeker]

Nice dimes, I like them both equally, it sorta like asking which of your kids do you like better, I wouldn't throw either back in the hole!!!

 

[thrillathahunt]

Those are very nice. The 24-S looks to be VF. And, no they are not "Mercury" dimes but probably will always be called that. Just like "Buffalo" nickels (although actually depicting a Bison on the reverse) will probably always be called Buffalo nickels.