X-terra 705 gets Key Date Merc

[pescadore]

After falling behind Robo99 on 2012 silver coins, I decided to go back to an older home that I had found a couple of silvers with the Whites Prizm 6T. This time I was using my Minelab X-terra 705 with the 10.5 MF DD coil. I was hoping to get better coverage with the larger DD coil than I did with the Prizm and I knew the X-terra is deeper. I dug a couple of iffy targets that ended up being old rusty nails and an old pocket knife. I still had not found a coin so was thinking that I did a pretty good job with the 6T. I walked under some tree limbs and was swinging when I got a real nice 38 signal showing around 4 inches deep. I dug a nice flap and put the Propointer into the hole and the signal was still there. I dug another inch or so down and reached in with my hand and pulled out a wad of dirt. I ran the Propointer over the dirt in my hand and saw a nice little silver rim on a round piece. I put it back in the hole and took a quick picture with my phone and texted it to Robo 99 letting him know that I just tied us back up. I started to go to the car and get a water bottle but spit on the coin instead and wiped enough of dirt away to reveal a Merc. Shot another photo and another text went out titled 1921 Mercury Dime. I stuck it in my pocket and hunted for a few more minutes when my son called me needing me to come home. I got home and washed the coin off and put it under my Celestron USB Microscope and noticed that it was a 1921 D Merc and in pretty darn good shape. Went to Cointrackers and almost fell out of my chair. The 1921 D is a very rare coin and worth a healthy chunk of change for a dime. I am so stoked and it is definitely my most valuable coin find to this date after 20 plus years of detecting. Here is a couple of photos. Any ideas on the coin rating would be welcome.



Thanks for looking !!

[kingman mikey]

WW that's one beautiful Merc. Congrats.

[Robo99]

Very nice find my friend, i am jealous. That should pay some gas money for some of the hunts we have had. Tied again I gotta do some hunting Wed/Thurs. Congrats!

[TexasPinpointer]

Nice primo find !!!! Whats the going value for a 1921 D these days ?

[bazeball7]

Wow! Nice 21D! Even at G-4 it's a $80.00 dime! Looks to be better than that. Super congrats!

[pescadore]

Originally Posted by TexasPinpointer

Nice primo find !!!! Whats the going value for a 1921 D these days ?

Don't know how to grade it but one in poor condition is worth a minimum of $80 according to Cointrackers and one in great shape can go for $3500 plus.

[Mack]

Sweet find!

[TexasPinpointer]

Originally Posted by pescadore

Don't know how to grade it but one in poor condition is worth a minimum of $80 according to Cointrackers and one in great shape can go for $3500 plus.

I just book marked that sight.Great info !!! Again,what a cool find !!!

[TexasPinpointer]

You might consider getting it graded and slabbed...I would !

[solcalpete]

i would give that an XF44/45..... ish.
Get it pcgs slabbed and there's a possibility you'll get around $500 for that.
Nice find.

[rem]

Wow! That is an awesome find!

[vanstheman3]

Man that Dime looks real good to me, Makes my 1918 look pretty worn for sure. Good Luck and Happy Hunting...

[BentRod]

Holy cow! Great recovery! $80 or $3500....still amazing.

[SconiHunter84]

Great looking Merc! Congrats!

[Keith K]

A very nice coin..very nice. I hate to keep bringing this up but ever since you received your grabbag gift..you've been on FIRE. Congrats on that 21D. I dug a 1916 Merc last year and said a prayer before turning it around..no Luck though..no D

[pescadore]

Originally Posted by Keith K

A very nice coin..very nice. I hate to keep bringing this up but ever since you received your grabbag gift..you've been on FIRE. Congrats on that 21D. I dug a 1916 Merc last year and said a prayer before turning it around..no Luck though..no D

That towel is attached to my belt every time I go out. I let Robo99 rub it one time and he started a silver run. I am very protective of it now !!! Nobody touches the Terrible Towel it's awesome !!!

[DougF]

Excellent find - I would give it at least VG, probably F.

[sonnydigs]

WOW....
Now that's quite a find..
Congrats.. Now I need to clean my 1853 Seated Dime and check it out..
Sonnydigs

[my_08vette]

Incredible find, congrats on the key date!

[Martin_V3i]

Originally Posted by pescadore

Don't know how to grade it but one in poor condition is worth a minimum of $80 according to Cointrackers and one in great shape can go for $3500 plus.

Great shape. They explain that very good shape is normal wear for coins in average circulation for their vintage dates. If yours isn't exceptionial, I don't know what woud make one exceptional. martin