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Session Two - Monday, January 26, 2015 10:00 am
Mercury Dimes
G
EM
U
NC
1916-D M
ERCURY
D
IME
W
ITH
F
ULL
B
ANDS
Enlargement
1237
1916-D
.
PCGS graded MS-66 Full Bands PQ.
CAC APPROVED.
The 1916-D is not among the most challenging strike rarities of the type,
and at least 50% of Mint State survivors come with Full Bands definition. On the other hand, the 1916-D has one of the lowest Mint State
populations for the series in terms of total number of coins known with just 264,000 pieces produced. It is elusive in all but the lowest circu-
lated grades (AG to VG). This is an issue that is always high on collectors'want lists, and one that is particularly desirable at the highest levels
of Mint State.
This satiny Gem is mostly brilliant with expectably strong eye appeal and just a little mottled patina overall. As expected of the grade assign-
ment, there are no marks or mentionable abrasions of any kind, and the strike is equally full at the rims as it is at the centers. An appealing,
solidly graded representative of the most eagerly sought date and mint in the Mercury dime series.
Pop 20; 9 finer, 2 in 66+, 7 in 67.
(
PCGS # 4907
)
Estimated Value ........................................................................................................................................................... $50,000 - 60,000
1238
1916-D
.
PCGS graded About Good-3.
CAC APPROVED.
Evenly worn with a full date and full mint mark. The obverse
sorts a full rim, the reverse is worn into the legends. A low mint-
age year, in fact, the key date in the series. (
PCGS # 4906
)
Estimated Value ................................................... $500 - 550
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EM
U
NC
1921-D M
ERCURY
D
IME
Enlargement
1239
1921-D
.
PCGS graded MS-67 PQ.
CAC APPROVED.
This key date Mercury dime has the highest numerical
grade of any 1921-D at PCGS, as no other Full Bands or
non-Full Bands coins have achieved this lofty level. Mottled
aquamarine-teal, golden-brown, and purple-red color-
ations are obviously original on each side. Mark-free, as
expected, with bright satiny luster and bold overall striking
definition, save for the soft central reverse bands. A beauti-
ful, original Superb Gem, destined to occupy a high-grade
Registry set.
Pop 1; none finer at PCGS.
(
PCGS #
4936
)
Estimated Value ........................................ $7,500 - 8,000
1240
1926
.
PCGS graded MS-67 Full Bands.
CAC APPROVED.
Few 1926 Mercury dimes can equal this outstanding example.
This one simply appears as if it had just been removed from an
original roll. Both sides are brilliant white, with no hint of color.
All details including the vulnerable cross bands and peripheral
legends are sharply defined. A small area of mint-made die pol-
ish is seen behind Liberty's head near the designer's initials.
This specimen is worthy of the finest collection.
Pop 21; none
finer at PCGS. Tied for the finest graded at both ser-
vices.
Estimated Value ..............................................$2,000 - 2,100
1241
1928-D
.
NGC graded MS-64 Full Bands
. Steel-gray with
cobalt-blue at the center of the obverse, the reverse is essen-
tially untoned. A nice appearing Choice example.
Pop 53; 37
finer, 22 in 65, 13 in 66, 2 in 67.
Estimated Value ................................................... $850 - 900
