Walmart Coinstar gives up 1926 dime! Maybe a 1926-S? (updated hq pics 3/14/10)

[tpmrcp]

***Here are the pics taken with my digital camera using super macro***

I got up just as the snow storm was about to hit PA and decided to go to Walmart to get some snacks and a few movies to watch while I get snowed in my house. ( I bought the Running Man on Blu-Ray for $10). I was about to leave when I saw the Coinstar and decided to inspect the area. Just last week I took a bunch of my change to Coinstar and donated it to the Haiti Relief Fund. There was a coin on the floor just under the machine that was really crudded up and looks like it had been waxed over with the floor buffer. I picked it up and could barely make out what it was. It is a BARBER DIME!! 1926!! I dont know it it is a 26-s or not because it is too gunked over and I dont know if I should even try to clean it. I love her as she is. Any idea on the value? If you are ever by a Coinstar why not throw in a handful of change and donate it to the Haiti Relief Fund? I am sure even 85 cents helps them. While you are there, look for silver

Your friend,
TPMRCP

 

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[keverett]

Re: Walmart Coinstar gives up 1926 dime! Maybe a 1926-S? (better pics coming soon)

Great find! Still sweet to find silver by those coinstars! I think you have a mercury or winged liberty dime not a "barber", dimes after 1916 were the mercury or winged design. Great score and keep it up!!

 

[tpmrcp]

Re: Walmart Coinstar gives up 1926 dime! Maybe a 1926-S? (better pics coming soon)

Great find! Still sweet to find silver by those coinstars! I think you have a mercury or winged liberty dime not a "barber", dimes after 1916 were the mercury or winged design. Great score and keep it up!!

Thanks! I was so excited that I just typed without thinking

 

[keverett]

Re: Walmart Coinstar gives up 1926 dime! Maybe a 1926-S? (better pics coming soon)

I would be very excited too!!! I still have yet to pull a mercury dime from the ground or CRH'ing, so I understand completely....Great find!

 

[allen]

Re: Walmart Coinstar gives up 1926 dime! Maybe a 1926-S? (better pics coming soon)

easy way to find old silver !!

 

[pganjon]

Re: Walmart Coinstar gives up 1926 dime! Maybe a 1926-S? (better pics coming soon)

Hello! God has blessed you with a gift for your generosity Thank you for thinking of others at a time when it is very easy to dwell on our own problems. May you have a blessed day Paul

 

[Curious The George]

Re: Walmart Coinstar gives up 1926 dime! Maybe a 1926-S? (better pics coming soon)

If it is floor wax mineral spirits or lighter fluid will take it off. Just put it in a small container put what ever on it and let it soak for 5-10 min. Should wipe right off.

 

[tpmrcp]

I am replying so this goes to the top again for all to see the new pics.

 

[49r Relics]

Wow, nice find for sure. Looks like it has seen some years in saltwater or perhaps a fire at some point. Are you going to try to clean it?

HH, Mark