Newp... Supurb Toned Merc....

[Bruceswar]

So while on vacation I see some coins in a case. They do not look like much, but I take a gander. Only 3 slabs, but I happened to like them all. 1897 1c NGC MS64 Toned, 1950 D 5c PCGS MS66, and a 1945 S Merc NGC MS67. I take a look at the penny first since I notice color. Forgot the asking price, and then I took a look at the 50 D, which also had a bit of color on it. As an afterthought I asked to look at the merc... MS 67 is pretty common for late date Mercs, but what the heck why not look. I take the coin and turned it over... WOW I knew I had to have it. So I left some money on the coin and then told the man I would pay him the rest when I got back into town. He shipped me the coin and I got it today. Your thoughts? Opinions? Comments...

 

 

 

[robec1347]

That's got some great toning Bruce. I love the leaf design of the reverse tone. Cooool.

[TJ'S Coins]

It's love at first sight (regarding the coin)

 

Is is labeled FSB? It looks like it comes close

[Bruceswar]

It's love at first sight (regarding the coin)

 

Is is labeled FSB? It looks like it comes close

 

The coin just missed the FB tag if you ask me. Very close!

[WinstonWare]

I love this coin but I gotta say that I think these images you are taking with your new camera are spectacular as well. So, I give you two thumbs up

[RUSS BEGA]

WOW! beautiful toning

[bigmanSAM88]

[rrantique]

Beautiful coin Bruce great shots.

[TomB]

That is a very common toning pattern for 1945-S Mercs and quite a large hoard of them were scattered perhaps fifteen years ago. Many are slabbed as MS68, however, I have really never been able to tell the difference between the MS67 and MS68 coins from this hoard.

[Bruceswar]

That is a very common toning pattern for 1945-S Mercs and quite a large hoard of them were scattered perhaps fifteen years ago. Many are slabbed as MS68, however, I have really never been able to tell the difference between the MS67 and MS68 coins from this hoard.

 

Cool thanks for the info. Would you happen to know the hoard name?

[TomB]

If I remember correctly these were found in a cardboard sav-a-dime folder of the type that banks issued in the late 1940s through 1960s and they were all 1945-S Mercs and all had very similar toning patterns. They were all submitted to NGC at first, but PCGS has crossed a number of pieces, too. Please note that this information might be incorrect, but I had done some research on these coins in the late 1990s and this is what I believe I found.

[rbrown4]

Very nice Merc with great toning Bruce.

 

Rey

[Bruceswar]

Thanks for that info Tom. Good info to know!

[Bruceswar]

I love this coin but I gotta say that I think these images you are taking with your new camera are spectacular as well. So, I give you two thumbs up

 

Winston do not sale yourself short. You take some great images as well.

[jesbroken]

What a beautiful coin, Bruce. I agree the photos are as nice as the coin. You certainly have the capability of photographing coins. Great purchase. By the way did you buy the IHC and Jeff nickel? If so, how about some pics.

[Bruceswar]

What a beautiful coin, Bruce. I agree the photos are as nice as the coin. You certainly have the capability of photographing coins. Great purchase. By the way did you buy the IHC and Jeff nickel? If so, how about some pics.

 

I did not I may give the man a call and see if he still has them. I did like the look of that Indian!

[MarkFeld]

If I remember correctly these were found in a cardboard sav-a-dime folder of the type that banks issued in the late 1940s through 1960s and they were all 1945-S Mercs and all had very similar toning patterns. They were all submitted to NGC at first, but PCGS has crossed a number of pieces, too. Please note that this information might be incorrect, but I had done some research on these coins in the late 1990s and this is what I believe I found.

I believe that Tom is correct - I was grading at NGC during the time the coins were acquired and submitted.

[Bruceswar]

If I remember correctly these were found in a cardboard sav-a-dime folder of the type that banks issued in the late 1940s through 1960s and they were all 1945-S Mercs and all had very similar toning patterns. They were all submitted to NGC at first, but PCGS has crossed a number of pieces, too. Please note that this information might be incorrect, but I had done some research on these coins in the late 1990s and this is what I believe I found.

I believe that Tom is correct - I was grading at NGC during the time the coins were acquired and submitted.

 

Thanks for the info Mark. Always good to know a coins province.

[DJCoinz]

That is gorgeous. Love the toning. Thanks for sharing!

[michael]

wow

 

does the coin have great lustre?

 

if so then it is a really sweet killer

[Bruceswar]

Michael the coin has nice lustre on it. Score if you ask me! The toned side has killer luster!!

[michael]

wow then that is w wild wonderful killer coin

 

first merc. dime in unc i have ever liked

 

[Bruceswar]

wow then that is w wild wonderful killer coin

 

first merc. dime in unc i have ever liked

 

 

I see your into moderns now...

[JamminJ]

Its really lovely.

[physics-fan3.14]

I have never seen that pattern of toning before, that is really interesting. Great buy.

[SkyMan]

Very attractive coin Bruce and great pics!!!

 

I'd seen that pattern a few times before and was wondering what could cause it. It's nice to find out that it was a coin holder. I'd like to see the coin holder to find out why it gave that pattern. In any case COOL pickup.

[MikeInFL]

Great coin, Bruce!!! Congrats...Mike

[just-john]

All Merc look that way don't they a little dip and it will be good as new.'' Kidding great coin"

[Bruceswar]

All Merc look that way don't they a little dip and it will be good as new.'' Kidding great coin"

 

You joke about it.. but some nut would think it...