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While taking photos of this men's accessory case earlier, I noticed a little glint of metal between the outside edge of the case and the lining (second photo).
It was a 1944 Mercury-head dime! Fun little discovery.
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Coins show up in the greatest places!!
Don't I know it - thanks Packrat!
thanks Manikin and Timbaran!
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Great discovery!
Thanks Kevin & Dan - those little thrills keep me going!