Which Junk Silver Dime Is Best For Silver Stacking?
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- Which Junk Silver Dime Is Best For Silver Stacking? Is a Stacking Stormtrooper video discussing why it is important to buy and own junk silver, or also known as constitutional silver, and which junk silver coin is best to own. When stacking silver, one should not only own pure silver bullion, but also junk silver, specifically Roosevelt and Mercury dimes. Junk silver are dimes, quarters, half dollars, and dollars (Peace and Morgan) minted pre-1965. So, 1964 and older is what the stacking community refers to as "junk silver". Junk silver contains 90% silver. $1 face value of junk silver coins equals $1.40. There are a couple figures one can use to find the weight in silver. Multiply .715 (or .723 is another figure floating around) by the face value to get the weight in silver. This video discusses which dime, Mercury or Roosevelt is best to own.
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The advantage that Mercs have over Rosie’s is that there are NO Non-Silver Mercs, whereas all Rosie’s minted after 1964 are clad.
When you see a Merc, there’s no need to check the date or the rim of the coin; you already KNOW it’s 90% Silver
I think they both have their pros and cons, but that neither is really better than the other.🔥🔥🔥
Most of mercs purchased are in 40s, not a significant weight loss compared to quick recognizable constitutional silver
Rosie's are without a doubt my favorite constitutional to stack. Stack on brother!
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When I was a kid, all we had were mercury dimes and walkers! Am I telling my age? So they are my favorite.
haha, slightly. At least you know how to use the internet! : )
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I agree. I love the Mercury dime design better, but I'd rather have more silver content with the Roosevelt Dimes for stacking purposes.
I agree. I know that Donald Trump wants to go back to the Mercury dime design after he is re-elected this year. It would be pretty cool seeing cupronickel clad business strike Mercury dimes and proof .999 silver Mercury dimes.
Mercury dimes will always be my favorite coin because I love the design but you are right about the weight, I would’ve never really given that too much thought!
Count it down.
@Ronald Mitchell they may not necessarily weigh them out at an LCS as you are saying but it’s more or less just something to have in the back of your mind if you are trying to stack the most weight possible. If that is the case, you’re most likely going to want to stack Roosevelt’s that are in better shape with less wear.
not sure if covered in comments since i did not read them all. my reasoning for preferring mercs over rosies is that i can tell in a heartbeat that ALL mercs are pre 65 and not clad. when buying or selling rosies, you need to look at the dates as well as the sides of the rosies to guarantee pre 65 status. much easier for a faster transaction. same with kennedy halfs, where i have been sold 40% kennedys mixed in with the 90% from local coin shops that use a coin counting machine when i have bought the whole box he had. fortunately since i have good relationships with these lcs's i was able to get a refund for the difference after getting home and checking all the dates. washington quarters have the same issue unless you have a keen eye looking at the sides of the coins. no issues like this at all with earlier versions of all us coins. i really like merc dimes, standing liberty quarters and franklin halfs for this reason. although the larger coin dates are much easier to read than the very small dates stamped on rosie dimes.
I stack up on both but like you said I only buy Mercs when I find the deals. Since this beer flu hit. All Ive been stacking is constitutional. Just dont have the money to put in for big orders. Thanks for the tip Stormy. Step Stacker is a wise man.
I hear ya. I've been buying like crazy lately and need to slow my role.....but as you know, it's all about the Sniper no sniping....sniper no sniping....sniper no sniping...
How is a middle aged man who lives in his mom's basement and is broke as shit a "wise" man. When it comes to accumulating wealth and stacking PM's I question his knowledge. He has a humorous creation talent, but wise?
I started my guardhouse dime box a long time ago and decided to make it a Roosevelt dime box specifically for the reasons you stated. My wife decided one year to buy me $50 face in silver dimes one Christmas (which is a great gift), turned out to be all Mercury dimes 😂. I now have a mixed guardhouse dime box that is still half empty.
My OCD does not allow me to mix coins. I have to roll all coins in order of date. This sucks, but I sleep better knowing my Junk is as it is supposed to be. I am not sure how you sleep at night with such chaos going on under your roof.
LOL. At least you have a guardbox. I don't. I just have a canvas sack with some coins thrown in baggies.
Welp, that just seems to make sense re: weight. Imagine finding a BU roll of Mercs though! I would love that. Thanks for the weight comparisons.
Vertical Stacker I mean that would be sick!
They are for sale on ebay.
Mercury dimes are normally worn I like them but if you want the ozs it better to go with the Rosie’s
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I love me a pretty Merc. However, my LCS guy explained to me that dimes lose silver the fastest, therefore he prefers halves. Specifically ‘64 Kennedy’s. Those have the least wear.
Oh, that is interesting! You may have converted me to halves now! : )
Stacking Stormtrooper I still like dimes better, but his logic is sound.
@@EmpirePreciousMetals Buy them all 😀
Your LCS is incorrect. The dimes have the least silver loss over any other constitutional silver. I have weighed my stack and have done the math. It's usually less than 5% unlike the 8% for my walkers
I love Collect and Stacking Mercs Dimes too!!! :D
Cool!
@@EmpirePreciousMetals thank you!!! :D
And my Number 5 & 6 Challenge Coins is coming in my Mail about few weeks!!!
I am today learning of the mercury dimes
Nice!
I just supported your amazing channel!!! :D
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I have 4 Challenge Coins in my collections right now!!! :D
Mercs are my fav! Only 36 seconds in.
In an emergency situation the mercury dimes, are noticeably diffrent from modern dimes. Roosevelt dimes, harder to convince people who arnt in the know of the value.
Mercury is best imo
You know its 90%. With Roosevelt's a post 64 can be sneaked in.
That is a good point. And you know what Id do if I caught a sneaky Rosie? Id grab it and yell at it, "How DARE you for trying to sneak in on the silver party!" and I would toss it against the ground and leave it there! Teach that coin a lesson!
There is something to what you say. There is another flip side to that coin.(Pun intended) When I make large purchases ($100 face value or more) the weight comes into play. I have found that even tho post 64 can be overlooked the diff in weight between the same $ amount between the Rosies and Mercs/barb make up the loss. If you buy $100 face value of Mercs and $100 face value in Rosies the difference in silver weight make up for the loss if you miss a couple of 65 or newer. If your buying a smaller face value it doesn't take long to check dates. The most IMPORTANT part is ALL U.S. Junk is being counterfeited now and all should be checked.
I'm a stacker so weight matters. 3 grams is a 1/10 of an ounce (almost...if you had enough digits on the scale it may have been closer). In all likelihood, you probably paid a little more for the Mercs as well as they usually come with a little premium. Thanks Stormy!
Love three mercs and barber dimes more but Rosie usually has more silver from less ware..i have 3 bucks in dimes but only 80 cents are merica no barbers
Hey Stormy! I know it's easier to purchase by using a multiple of face value but the best way to do it is agree on a price based on the silver weight. Just weight the coins, multiply by 0.9 and you know your silver content. Then multiply that by the price agreed on and you have exactly what you pay for.
Will you be my accountant in the apocalypse? I'll forget your tip in a few days I'm sure....I call it early dementia.... maybe its a lack of sleep....anyway, wait, what were we talking about? : )
@@EmpirePreciousMetals lol!
50/50 split no question, cant go wrong
Lol, Stole your Wife's kitchen scale! Perks of being in Charge my Boy!! I love Merc Dimes!!! My favorite coin by design! They are beautiful. A lot of my constitutional are dimes. Rosie's are better for weight though as you pointed out but still are not as pertty! Good day Sire! Scoff Scoff Cough Cough!
oh im definitely NOT in charge. She just gives up when I persist and take stuff.
I like the mercs cause they look cooler. But they are slicker than a used car salesman .
Slicker n snot on a door knob....
MTTTN buddy. Haiiiiiiiiduken!
Mercs all the way!
I stack both, why? Because people are ignorant and some might think "The Roosevelt dimes are just regular dimes" and not bother with scales looking at the edge or dropping them on a counter. When one pulls out a Mercury dime, it is obvious that this isn't a normal dime seen in every day change.
Thanks Sparks!
I collect both but prefer Mercs . Glad you done this video. Now I know.
Thanks so much. I knew a guy with the same last name as you. Do you have a brother or cousin named Brett? : )
@@EmpirePreciousMetals no, only son. I'm also live in Mississippi.
Mercs for collectors/numismatist. Rosie dimes for weight. I prefer quarters and half dollars myself but dimes are practical too.
Agreed.
I love the mercs but you can definitely tell a difference in the amount of space left in full tubes between the two.
That would be another interesting comparison.
Common cents that makes more sense (or cents).. Pew Pew
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I like mercury because they were allways silver where rosies are nickle clad and silver...if ever used for currency it would take to long to check the little date on the rosie. But i do like both
It would only take a few seconds to check the date and edges on a Roosevelt
Ok, read the comments. If people know what a Merc Dime is and it has 90% Constitutional Silver... these same people will know the value of a Rosie 1964 and older.
Over 97.5% of the silver is still there in the Mercs. I prefer having both them and Rosies.
Makes sense & rings true for any denomination. Love Walkers, but same problem & can't remember which was better...Benji's or Kennedy's? (Think it's Benji's, but don't quote me) 😉👍😊✌
Kennedy halves for weight because they were minted in 1964. Benjis are older and generally have more wear.
I still love the Mercs!!! I am more of a half $ guy anyway!! I think if we ever have to go to using silver as a barter tool then a dime is gonna be like a penny! So I have more quarters and halves! Great vid thanks
Good point on the dime becoming a penny in that scenario...
maybe, but that penny will buy you dinner + tip
In a situation you need 3 dimes to get eggs say in a barter situation the weight difference isn’t going to matter 3 silver dimes is 3 silver dimes
Nice points
Snowzeus thx buddy.
Ok, in addition to my comment three weeks ago, I have 50 mercs with eight being so bad that I can't read the dates and the sides are so slick... a coin shop will mostly likely weigh them it and I'll lose value in the long run. Multiply that with large amounts of Merc purchases over time vs the Rosies I collected that have all the dates legible and normal wear for the times. Your choice! Also, one person commented about it taking a bit more time for someone to view the date on a Rosie and look at the rim? If peanut butter has hit the fan... what's a couple of more seconds?
I like stacking dimes as well for the changeability 🙂
cmon now, we all know you stack conspiracy theories and flapjacks! LOL
@@EmpirePreciousMetals I guess that's better than stacking silver and Halloween costumes hahaha
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@@EmpirePreciousMetals haha sorry brother if I hurt your feelings I'll throw in some maple syrup. 😁🍁
Both! Roosevelt's have more silver but Mercury's have the better design. Like them both.
Agree on both fronts. Thanks Jonny Stacks. Dig the name. Makes me think of the NY Crime boss in the Sopranos, Johnny Sacks.
Even with Junk Constitutional Silver.... Dude Stack MERCS you have a Numismatic Value that well out weighs the slight difference in SILVER WEIGHT.... STACK MERCS MY FRIEND.... OMG 😮 what am I going to do with you.... Is there hope for you? Who knows.... GEEEZZZZ
LMAO! Wouldn’t the mercs only have good numismatic value if they’re in good condition?
Stacking Stormtrooper correct a grade of good to very good would give you a much better value than a Rosie... I routinely select out the fine and very fine MERCS and higher... Stack Nice MERCS it is pretty easy... download PCGS Photograde my friend educate yourself...
Mercury!
Would like to know if numismatic value is greater in Mercury's or Roosevelt's? That I think is more of a time issue than anything. Strictly speaking in silver volumes there is no question 3g will add up over time. Thank you for the information.
Good question about the numismatic side. I'd imagine the numismatic merc would be more valuable than a numismatic rosie- but i guess it all depends on the year, condition, mintmark, total mintage, etc.
Mark Haley Mark.... spot on even now the Numismatic Value Out weighs the slight difference in silver weight...
@@EmpirePreciousMetals BIG advantage with mercs numismatic wise. Many better dates can be found when buying in bulk. I personally have found more than a few 21 and 21d's. More than made up for a few grams of silver.
Its called collectability merc's have it and rosie's do not.
I agree with you on that one. I always chuckle when I see someone buying or selling slabbed roosevelt dimes.
My advice buy mercs your heirs will know they are silver.
mercury dimes are better in my opinion because they are easily recognizable and the Rosevelt dimes year is small and hard to read
I would lose the dimes and upgrade to Eagles, Peace, and Morgan dollars man.
I sold all of my junk silver in my most recent video.
I put all my dime bag money on rosies
Stacking stormtrooper I just got to 150 oz i posted a video of my Scottsdale unboxing it’s been 1month since I placed the order
Silver Bullet yeah I’m still waiting on my order. I checked out as a guest so I have no way of checking on my order status either. Sucks.
Whichever is cheaper at the time.
Awesome video
Thanks!
I have $10 face merc I have $110 face of rosies
Neither. Everyone knows Stormy dimes are way better.
Seriously though, what about BU Mercs vs BU Rosies? I like Mercs way better, but I only have one that is more of a collector's piece. I do have a bunch of Rosies though.
I dont think I have ever seen a bu merc.
There are always people who will pay for something they "think" is worth more. Today is a perfect example of the illusion of "collector value" vs Silver value. Age does not necessarily make value. Rarity maybe, but not age. You can check with LCS, online dealers/brokers and they will NOT give you more money when it comes to Mercs. vs Rosie's. The opposite is the case. They will quote weight as the reason to pay you less. Then, will turn around an try to get suckers to pay more for the older coins. Since you are talking silver dimes that have the exact same weight and if they are the exact same cost, I could see choosing the Mercs. I wouldn't pay more for them based on age.
I do not pay the premiums for BU Constitutional silver. Very difficult to get back out IMHO and in a SHTF situation, no one is going to care how nice they are.
Have to disagree. I'll take Winged Liberty(Merc.) over a Rosie any day. Minimal difference in weight is easily made up for in numismatic value. That's the value of stacking constitutional...IT'S MORE THAN JUST SILVER AND COPPER!!! If your just wanting silver then buy pure silver. To refine the silver out is expensive. Do a video about that cost, and what refiners pay. Is a Winged Liberty worth 6 cents more than Rosie? YES!!! Just try to stay away from extremely slick ones, as they're being sold to you because you'll pay more than the refiners and it saves them shipping and time.
Thanks Gr8 Scott! Btw, where’s Marty McFly?
I personally like mercury dimes better...I do search and buy the nest conditioned ones and dont ever try looking at the dates...and that gives my mercury tubes more silver and cliser to packed full...but if given the choice between a slicked mercury and a shiny Roosevelt I take the rosey...so while I lean towards buying what I prefer..I do try to get as much silver content as I can through condition...only time I pass entirely in the mercs is the rare occassion I find uncirculated roset rolls for the same 10-13× face...theres a beauty in all new silver coins that cannot be denied...what I dont want ever is a bunch of slicked up constitutional...I habe zero slicked coins...I can buy thsie for less than mekt from my dealer...same as damaged coins...no numismatic value is left...old or not... A slicked up no date barber quarter is like having worn shoes with broken laces and holes in them...lol..neaides I lov ethe way a ropps feels when the coins are so new they dont even move and the cap is tight on them like its ready to burst...my mercury dont do that...but at least I get em good enough to fill the tubes...lol
superdad 2006 very nice!
But what percentage silver is actually in the Roosevelt dimes?
90%.
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I am totally in agreement on weight. Weight is every thing when it comes to silver, gold, gun powder, lead, backpacks, wives, and private parts. Collector value only has value to the collector. The 1 thing I would not agree with is the part of using silver in direct purchases. With recent recorded history pre WW2 we have had several hyper inflation scenarios as examples. I would predict that even with the hyper inflation that is going to happen with the U.S.D people will still use the dollar in trade. It would just be exchanging your silver/gold back into the fiat that is being accepted. The only way the U.S.D would not still be circulating would be the total replacement of the U.S. Government such as the Reich in Germany. With DictatorDon being cheered into power, this might be a possible outcome.
stackn and packn lmao idiot! I’m just seeing this now.
Did they used to be called angel head dimes?
Yellow Brick Bullion I don’t think so.
Maybe that was a Kansas colloquialism
Just like Franklin and Liberty halfs over Kennedys
Rosie's for being cheap as hell
And more silver content usually.