Attack of the Mercury Dimes
Jan. 27th, 2006 02:50 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
yendiA few days ago, I reached into my pants pocket for some change for Elayna to buy her lunch, and noticed that two of the dimes looked "off." Looking more closely, they were 1939 Mercury Dimes. Since I tend to dump my change into the pocket of every pair of pants I wear, and sort it only when I need something, I couldn't tell you where they came from, or exactly when I got them (although definitely post-Arisia).
Today, a co-worker came by my cube to mention that he'd gone down to the vending machine in the break room (which, incidentally, I haven't used in a few months), and his change included a 1941 Mercury Dime.
I have no idea why these are still in circulation, but I'm damned glad they are. I like old coins.
And no, none of these coins are anywhere close to mint, so, although they're certainly worth a dime (maybe even two), they're not worth the $2-$3 that the web page claims.
Today, a co-worker came by my cube to mention that he'd gone down to the vending machine in the break room (which, incidentally, I haven't used in a few months), and his change included a 1941 Mercury Dime.
I have no idea why these are still in circulation, but I'm damned glad they are. I like old coins.
And no, none of these coins are anywhere close to mint, so, although they're certainly worth a dime (maybe even two), they're not worth the $2-$3 that the web page claims.