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  1. 06-13-2011, 09:37 AM #1
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    Scored an 1916 D Merc......kinda

    For the past year and a half, I have been putting all of my found clad into one savings account that I started. After all it's found money lol. My goal was to buy a 1916D merc to somewhat complete my set (still need the 41/42 overdates ). So last week I bought a 1916D in G4 condition, certified off Ebay. My wife asked if I had enough money in the account to cover it $745...squeeked in at $763.17 in the account

    While I'd say that this doesn't truely count as finding one...I'd say that that clad sure can add up and be put to a good use thumbsup01
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    Re: Scored an 1916 D Merc......kinda

    That's an awesome idea! Way to set a goal and follow through on it! What's your next free purchase going to be
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  3. 06-13-2011, 09:56 AM #3
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    Re: Scored an 1916 D Merc......kinda

    Quote Originally Posted by Viking link=topic=6129.msg72154#msg72154 date=1307976098
    That's an awesome idea! Way to set a goal and follow through on it! What's your next free purchase going to be
    I'd like to truely complete the set and get both 41/42 overdates. I can justify the expense to my wife when it's found money.....but I may buy an X-5 with the clad first
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    Re: Scored an 1916 D Merc......kinda

    Clad into semi-key or key dates is a great idea!

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    Re: Scored an 1916 D Merc......kinda

    Rob, great buy. You're still on the hook for lunch. You sure that D wasn't added......
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  6. 06-13-2011, 12:07 PM #6
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    Re: Scored an 1916 D Merc......kinda

    Quote Originally Posted by aloldstuff link=topic=6129.msg72165#msg72165 date=1307977761
    Rob, great buy. You're still on the hook for lunch. You sure that D wasn't added......
    That's why I would only buy a certified coin from a reputable grading company ....too many fakes out there
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    Re: Scored an 1916 D Merc......kinda

    thats using the old noggin
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    Re: Scored an 1916 D Merc......kinda

    great idea Rob thumbsup01 and very sweet merc
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    Re: Scored an 1916 D Merc......kinda

    Congrats at scoring a 16D and getting it for a great price. That is a sweet investment. Happy Hunting!!
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    Re: Scored an 1916 D Merc......kinda

    Clad add's up over time. I bought my Sun Ray DX-1 compliments of clad. Thats a great coin you got there. thumbsup01
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  11. 06-13-2011, 05:31 PM #11
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    Re: Scored an 1916 D Merc......kinda

    been thinking of doing the same but every time i think i will just sell some gold and buy it i just think ah i want that rush of finding one. glad to see you have it in your collection it is truly a great coin
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    Re: Scored an 1916 D Merc......kinda

    Oh baby... that's a very nice looking Merc. Glad to hear you were
    able to add it to your collection by way of clad finds.
    Now that you bought one... you'll probably find one in the ground soon. lol
    Well done Rob.
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  13. 06-14-2011, 05:11 AM #13
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    Re: Scored an 1916 D Merc......kinda

    thats whats gonna happen. now your going to find one. hopefully its the 41 over 42 overdate. isnt there a couple different ones? willy
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    Re: Scored an 1916 D Merc......kinda

    Quote Originally Posted by wild willy link=topic=6129.msg72265#msg72265 date=1308046296
    thats whats gonna happen. now your going to find one. hopefully its the 41 over 42 overdate. isnt there a couple different ones? willy
    There's 2 that I know....and hurt my feeling if I DO find a 16D...I think I could live with that problem lol
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    Re: Scored an 1916 D Merc......kinda

    That is great way to get some nice old coins for your collection. Nice job on the clad total. Good luck and HH. Mike
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