As a lot of my fellow collectors already know one of my passions are beautifully toned Mercury Dimes. �Lately as I have been searching through favorite auction sites, I have been seeing more and more pre-1965 Roosevelt Dimes that also show some wonderful colors and tones.� I have been lucky in my bidding�to have won a couple of these examples and have been really happy upon receiving them.� My photo's are of a 1953-S� Roosevelt Dime graded MS65 by PCGS� and a 1958-D� Roosevelt Dime graded MS66FB also by PCGS.� Both now reside in my collection next to my Mercury Dimes who are probably wondering� who the heck is this guy and what kinda dime are you!� ; )��� haha��� Now these will never replace my Mercury's but I have been noticing toned Roosevelts can go for as much as some toned Mercury's.� I have to wonder as time goes by if the next generation of collectors will think of Roosevelts as being "old" and collectable in the same sense that I have thought that about my Mercury's.� It's something for the YN's to think about...� will you collect Classic older coinage or move forward to newer more modern designs?��� Now a few words about my blog...� After reading it some of you might think,� hmmm,� this seems familiar.� Well, I had pre-written this blog awhile ago and had put aside for a later date. �Now in the meantime my "Better-Half and�Fellow-Collector" �was deciding on what his next blog would be...�� Can you guess what he choose?� Yep, the Roosevelts...� So this one's for you�Babe�� ; )�� Thanks for reading my blog.� Comments are always welcome.�

I thought I would show off my new addition to my Mercury Dime collection.� Now I told myself, cut back on the auctions...take a break.� But no...I just had to take a peek at the Dimes on one of my favorites auction houses.� There it was, a 1916 Mercury Dime with some amazing and I think unusual toning.� Graded by PCGS as a MS64� Full Bands.� Oh yeah,� this one had my name all over it!� There was a bidding war though.� About 9 people were interested but not serious...� ;� )� haha��� I especially wanted this one as it has Full Bands.�� I have found that there are alot of pretty Mercury Dimes out there, but not too many that have split bands as well.�� Toning and Full Bands, can't get better than that...�� Well, I guess it could have been a 1916 "D"......��� ; )� haha��� Hope you enjoyed my blog!� All comments are welcome.

I wanted to share this beautiful example of a Buffalo Nickel or as some people call them Indian Head Nickel.� My husband surprised me with this today for no particular reason at all other than he thought it would boost back my interest into my Buffalo Nickel collection.� I must admit that I have neglected them as I've been pursuing my other favorite coin, the Mercury Dime.� When I saw my new Buffalo, I was so excited and remembered all over again why I loved this design so much! �� This one is a 1937-D.� Graded by PCGS as a� MS65...full of original luster and details. The reverse shows a beautiful strike of a buffalo with� golden toning.� There is a mintage of 17,826,000.� The metal composition is .750 copper and .250 nickel.� The diameter is 21.2 mm and the coin has a plain edge.� I hope this has inspired you to think about a coin you've collected in the past that maybe you should take a second look at.�� Thanks for reading my blog. Comments are always welcome.

Tonight I want to share with you from my collection the "Perfect" example of a 1901� Legal Tender $10 "Bison Note".�� Friedberg No.� F-122, with the signatures of Speelman/White.� There might not be a more popular large size United States note than this series of 1901.� This note has historical appeal as well as numismatic appeal.� It was circulating during the 100 year anniversary of the Lewis and Clark Expedition.� The face of the note is symbolic of the American West, with portraits of Lewis and Clark to the right and left, and a Magnificent Bison in the center.� This vignette was engraved by M.S. Baldwin. The back of the note was the work of G.F.C. Smillie and was titled "Progress". � It shows Columbia standing as a representative of agriculture.��� Now, this note had been on my want list for awhile but I had been unable to find that "perfect" one for me.� In higher grade these can get really pricey, although very beautiful...no folds, tears, no fading, no character.���� None really "spoke" to me.��� And that brings us to my "Knarley Note".� I saw this one at auction with lots of bidders already, but I knew this is the one I had been looking for!�� Graded by PCGS as a Good 4�� Apparent with Edge Damage; Tape Repairs.� Old, used, torn, faded, stained and yes, taped up...This Bison had so much character and spoke of so many past adventures that it was indeed "Perfect" for me. � Hope you enjoyed my blog!� Comment's are welcomed.

I love these big 5 oz. Silver coins! Otherwise known as "Hockey Pucks" because of their similar sizes. This one is "American The Beautiful" 2013-P Mount Rushmore design. The series was made in conjunction with the "America The Beautiful" Quarters. The Mint produced these companion pieces in bullion in five different designs of either historic or natural significance each year from 2010 through 2021. These bullion coins are nearly identical to their smaller counterparts except for the 5 oz. weight, a 3 inch diameter, and the edge is stamped with .999 Fine Silver/5.0 ounce. The U.S. Mint produces all these coins in bullion and numismatic versions. The bullion version has a brilliant� Uncirculated� finish and does not have the "P"� mintmark. It is only sold through dealers. The numismatic version, with the mintmark has a "Burnished" or matte finish. These coins are designated Specimens (SP) by grading companies and are sold directly to the public.� This series has become very popular with collectors!� I really like mine as it is graded� PCGS SP70� First Strike and because John M. Mercanti, one of our past U.S. Mint Chief Engraver signed it.� I hope you enjoyed my blog!� I appreciate your comments!� : )