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50 Mercuries or 50 Roosevelts?

Postby cesariojpn » Fri Jan 04, 2013 6:22 am

http://www.reddit.com/r/Silverbugs/comm ... ich_would/

Also: 20 Walkers or 20 Kennedys? http://www.reddit.com/r/Silverbugs/comm ... g_vs_241g/
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Re: 50 Mercuries or 50 Roosevelts?

Postby Romalae » Fri Jan 04, 2013 10:35 am

Definitely the Mercuries and the Walkers in these scenarios. The difference is that the aforementioned two coin designs actually command a numismatic premium (though not usually significant), whereas Roosies and '64 Kennedys are really only valuable for their metal content. Simple as that. Regardless of whether your purposes are or aren't numismatic-centered, you are better served choosing the coins that would get you more cash.
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Re: 50 Mercuries or 50 Roosevelts?

Postby Thogey » Fri Jan 04, 2013 10:42 am

The debate/arguement those guys had at silverbugs is hilarious!
What a stupid topic to get all worked up and mad about, reminded me of a bunch of gradeschoolers.
The end of the thread ends with "Kirktard"......Could it be?
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Re: 50 Mercuries or 50 Roosevelts?

Postby beauanderos » Fri Jan 04, 2013 11:03 am

Doesn't hurt to have some of the older type denominations, but maybe an 80/20 ratio of modern to old, at most... if you're serious about stacking. If you're more into numies, of course that would change, and you already know what to expect... coins with greater wear, commensurate with age. Think about this... people are constantly culling thins... coins are being melted and those that are become an irretrievable loss to future generations of coin collectors. As stackers, we are the conservators of our numismatic hobby. Our stashes are the coffers of future finds as we release coins back into the wilds. :shh:
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Re: 50 Mercuries or 50 Roosevelts?

Postby chant1970 » Fri Jan 04, 2013 12:43 pm

Thogey wrote: reminded me of a bunch of gradeschoolers.


Yep, that about sums up Reddit.
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Re: 50 Mercuries or 50 Roosevelts?

Postby Sterling Silver » Fri Jan 04, 2013 5:49 pm

25 of each?
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Re: 50 Mercuries or 50 Roosevelts?

Postby chris6084 » Fri Jan 04, 2013 7:00 pm

Thogey wrote:The debate/arguement those guys had at silverbugs is hilarious!
What a stupid topic to get all worked up and mad about, reminded me of a bunch of gradeschoolers.
The end of the thread ends with "Kirktard"......Could it be?



It may be. I'm sure this is not the only board he has been chased out of.
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Re: 50 Mercuries or 50 Roosevelts?

Postby wheeler_dealer » Fri Jan 04, 2013 10:03 pm

50 of each, with diversification it wont matter.
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Re: 50 Mercuries or 50 Roosevelts?

Postby Chief » Sat Jan 05, 2013 1:12 am

Rosies and Ken's, no doubt about it. "Fuller" weight silver. How hard is it for people to check the rims and to remember the date 1964, to account for '65-'70 halves?
Who the heck would trade a 1916-D for a gallon of gas? I'd hold out for at least two gallons. :lol:
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Re: 50 Mercuries or 50 Roosevelts?

Postby oober » Sat Jan 05, 2013 2:34 am

Only high grade common mercs have any added value long term. If you went very long term then the lower grade common mercs would make sense. So how long you holding for? Lower grade common mercs are usually all you are going to get out of the junk bins.

I used to think mercs all the way too, but then realized I was wasting metal. 64 roos all day!!!
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Re: 50 Mercuries or 50 Roosevelts?

Postby cesariojpn » Sat Jan 05, 2013 4:06 am

Can I please have people not contact me about this thread asking if i'm selling? Three of you folks have done this. If I was selling, it'll be in the proper forum and not here.
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Re: 50 Mercuries or 50 Roosevelts?

Postby Engineer » Sat Jan 05, 2013 4:54 am

cesariojpn wrote:Can I please have people not contact me about this thread asking if i'm selling? Three of you folks have done this. If I was selling, it'll be in the proper forum and not here.


How much are you asking per roll? I'm looking to pick up a few! :mrgreen:
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Re: 50 Mercuries or 50 Roosevelts?

Postby cesariojpn » Sat Jan 05, 2013 2:07 pm

Engineer wrote:
cesariojpn wrote:Can I please have people not contact me about this thread asking if i'm selling? Three of you folks have done this. If I was selling, it'll be in the proper forum and not here.


How much are you asking per roll? I'm looking to pick up a few! :mrgreen:


Hush you. :P
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Re: 50 Mercuries or 50 Roosevelts?

Postby amalekidad » Sat Jan 05, 2013 2:53 pm

GESUNDHEIT :!:
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