Circus Posted December 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2019 Here is a third variation of this type dime I have two others have blue ink printed rings. reverse is a blank case. "First of all, for those that might think these are dangerous, please refer to the documentation. These coins were bombarded with neutrons over 40 years ago. They don't glow in the dark - and never did. The half-lives of the silver isotopes are relatively short so the radiation diminishes quickly. When "fresh" they gave off about the same amount of radiation as the luminous hands of a watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Circus Posted December 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2019 Encased in a Bakelite disc, printing worn off both sides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedeadpoint Posted December 20, 2019 Report Share Posted December 20, 2019 I really really really really want one of those irradiated Mercs. Combines two of my biggest passions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Circus Posted December 20, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2019 I will keep an eye out for one at the LCS and let you know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Circus Posted December 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2019 Encased coin store card, good for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art1.2 Posted December 24, 2019 Report Share Posted December 24, 2019 It seems amazing that they could produce something like that and have a one cent stamp/value to it. My how times have changed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Circus Posted December 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2019 My understanding from the info in That they didn't work out in the CWT era for that reason, to costly to produce. They were brought back in the 40' and 50's as a novelty store card by collectors and dealers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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