Comments on: Mercury Dime Centennial Gold Coin Sells Out

By: Pete Hawryluk

Pete Hawryluk — Tue, 17 Oct 2023 11:28:19 +0000

The mint didn’t keep the release of any of their coins secret. I got 1 dime and it graded perfect 70 . Complain about the price not the quality. When the US Mint makes a special coin they do a great job. Not saying they haven’t made mistakes in the past ,and not to mention those mistakes are worth more money . I really like this dime the details are beautiful.

By: Matt

Matt — Wed, 28 Dec 2016 16:36:16 +0000

Do the rust spots I commented on in my earlier post take away or add to the value of the coin? There are three about a 64th” in diameter.

By: joera

joera — Wed, 28 Dec 2016 10:41:37 +0000

I was expecting to hear more reports on the dimes condition on this second sale. As it was said some of the coins up for sale are returns that might have not meet the standards of some collectors or flippers. Maybe there wasn’t as many bad coins or maybe people that did get dimes that did not look that great are not posting here. Has anyone heard any complaints elsewhere?

By: RXMd

RXMd — Mon, 26 Dec 2016 07:52:00 +0000

Stop your winning ! Don’t buy it if you cannot afford it !

By: Loren

Loren — Sat, 24 Dec 2016 21:39:14 +0000

Must have some one knowledgeable to look at my copy and the stander and walkers i have

By: Matt

Matt — Sat, 24 Dec 2016 18:46:51 +0000

I received mine and it has three “rust” spots on the obverse. Since there’s no replacement, I’ll just keep it to complete the set!

By: Loren

Loren — Fri, 23 Dec 2016 18:59:03 +0000

Thankful Sir!

By: Seth Riesling

Seth Riesling — Fri, 23 Dec 2016 17:50:17 +0000

Loren –

Technically it is a small defect, but if the rest of the coin has no problems then it usually doesn’t impact the value or grade of a 24k gold coin like this gold dime.

-NumisDudeTX

By: Loren

Loren — Fri, 23 Dec 2016 16:01:37 +0000

Thanks Seth, is this flashing considered a defect?

By: Seth Riesling

Seth Riesling — Fri, 23 Dec 2016 03:05:02 +0000

Loren –

The term “winged” is made up by soneone for what most numismatists call “flashing” on gold coins (since gold is very soft & malleable, especially 24k gold coins). During the striking process, if too much pressure is used a tiny amount of gold will seep through the collars & wind up either on the edge or rim of the coin. It is not an error per se. Some of the 1907 Ultra High Relief $20 Saint-Gaudens gold coins have this feature & they are called “wire rim” coins.

-NumisDudeTX