Scored an 1916 D Merc......kinda

[RobW]

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 :yes. 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 eace:

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

 

[Viking]

That's an awesome idea! Way to set a goal and follow through on it! What's your next free purchase going to be:huh:

 

[RobW]

That's an awesome idea! Way to set a goal and follow through on it! What's your next free purchase going to be:huh:

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 :thinkingabout:

 

[CTDirtFisher]

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

Grats!

 

[aloldstuff]

Rob, great buy. You're still on the hook for lunch. You sure that D wasn't added......

 

[RobW]

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 :yes:....too many fakes out there

 

[aloldstuff]

thats using the old noggin

 

[del]

great idea Rob thumbsup01 and very sweet merc :loveit:

 

[MassDirtFisher]

Congrats at scoring a 16D and getting it for a great price. That is a sweet investment. Happy Hunting!!

 

[mike l]

Clad add's up over time. I bought my Sun Ray DX-1 compliments of clad. Thats a great coin you got there. thumbsup01

 

[pipster]

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

 

[jkress]

Oh baby... that's a very nice looking Merc. :drool: 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.

 

[wild willy]

thats whats gonna happen. now your going to find one. hopefully its the 41 over 42 overdate. isnt there a couple different ones? willy

 

[RobW]

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

 

[silver star]

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