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10C 1945 S
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NGC MS 66 FB
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The final S mint Mercury Dime is another common issue, notable for its Micro S variety. In Full Bands in becomes much more challenging. This regular variety example is well struck with full bands.
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10C 1944
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NGC MS 66 FB
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With a mintage of 231,410,000 the 1944 P issue had the highest mintage in the series. This totally original example has fantastic surfaces and luster to go with its full strike. Seems like it might be undergraded unless the toning has affected the grade.
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10C 1944 D
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NGC MS 66 FB
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The 1944 D is another common issue even with FB’s. This example is a lot like the 1944 P coin fantastic coin overall, but perhaps the nature of the toning, somewhat splotchy has kept it from a higher grade. Hey, at the end of the day MS66 FB is nothing to sneeze at.
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10C 1944 S
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NGC MS 66
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Again the 1944 S is a very common issue. This coin has fantastic eye appeal, with the attractive album toning, fantastic surfaces, and luster. It has not earned the FB designation; however, the strike is excellent overall and it sure looks like FBs to me, at least 99% if not. CAC may have agreed with me as this coin received the coveted gold CAC sticker. It is a registry point hit, but I guess I’ll eat the point loss because I love the look, and I love the old Gen. 3 Fatty holder and also the gold CAC.
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10C 1943 D
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NGC MS 67 FB
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The 1943 D is very common, even with FB’s. This coin is a fantastic example of a business strike Mercury Dime, I love the originality, prefer it to a blast white coin that likely may have had a quick bath. The coin has attractive toning, loads of luster, and a full strike throughout. It has received CAC confirmation.
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10C 1942
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NGC MS 67 FB
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1942 P saw the highest mintage to date at 205,410,000, of Mercury Dimes only to be eclipsed by 1 other date the 1944 issue. As such it is a common issue even with FB’s. My example for the date is a well struck, pristine and lustrous MS67 FB’s, this coin has also been awarded a CAC sticker.
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10C 1942/41
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NGC XF 40
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The 1942/1 Mercury Dime is one of the major varieties. This CAC approved XF40 is certainly a PQ example for the grade, good remaining detail along with nice color and nice surfaces. It also has a red Eye Appeal Seal sticker, though I know little about what it means, though I agree with the nice eye appeal for a circulated coin.
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10C 1942/41 D
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PCGS XF 40
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The 1942/1 D Dime is another major variety in the series and also another of the semi key, if not key dates. The 1942/1 D is harder to see, especially without the aid of a loop, and they tend to be priced similar to the 1942/1 if not a hair higher. This is a very pleasing XF40 displaying good detail and with nice surfaces.
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10C 1942
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NGC PF 68
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The final year 1942 Mercury Proof had the largest mintage of 22,329 coins and is the easiest issue to find in high end gem condition. This is a white coin with deep mirrors and nearly flawless surfaces. Very nice proof coin.
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10C 1941
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NGC MS 66 FB
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The 1941 P like all the issues from the 1940’s is common, the mintage for the issue at 175,090,000 was almost triple the previous high mintage. My example here is a flashy, well struck MS66 FB housed in an old Fatty holder. It is one I consider upgrading as my target grade for these 1940's Dimes is 67FB, but other than its number grade I don't see much wrong with it.
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10C 1941 D
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NGC MS 66 FB
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The 1941 D is a common issue even with Full Bands. My coin has a great strike, surfaces, and luster, along with some light toning, and a grade of MS66 FB.
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10C 1941
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NGC PF 68
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Mercury Dimes my favorite Dime type, minted from 1916-1945, where part of a coin design renaissance of the early 20th century. This example has great eye appeal that is difficult to capture in 1 obverse picture. Holding under a light and rotating one can see a rainbow of colors on the obverse of this nearly flawless proof coin with deep mirrors. It was recognized with the Star designation on this PF68 Dime. While the 1941 issue has the second highest mintage of all Mercury Dime Proofs, only the 1936 issue saw fewer earn a PF68 grade.
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10C 1940
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NGC MS 67 FB
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The 1940 issue is a common issue, and most are well struck so finding FB’s is not difficult. My example here is well struck, totally original, unmolested, coin with great surfaces. Grading in at MS67+ FB and a green CAC confirmation.
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50C 1940
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NGC PF 68
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Very unique toning, nearly flawless surfaces and great reflectivity.
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10C 1939 S
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NGC MS 67
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The 1939 S is a fairly common date, though a quite challenging date to find a FB issue. I generally took Q David Bowers advice in these cases and sought out coins that are well struck overall but lack FB’s. This is just such a coin well struck overall and at least 90% FB. I do see a full split though, I admit it is weak at points, in addition this coin has great luster and surfaces.
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10C 1939 D
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NGC MS 66 FB
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The 1939 D Mercury Dime is common issue and as most where well struck FB examples are fairly common as well. My example here is a nice MS66 FB with a bit of toning and frosty luster, the strike is pretty good, however, some weakness in the date as the bottom of the 3 and 9 are weak. It is housed in an old NGC fatty holder with the Gold embossed lettering on the back.
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10C 1939
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NGC PF 68
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The 1939 Mercury Proof saw a mintage of 9,321, the last time less than 10,000 regular issue Proof Dimes would be produced. This 1939 proof has a cool bluish tone on the obverse, along with nearly flawless fields and devices.
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10C 1938 D
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NGC MS 66 FB
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The 1938 D Merc saw a mintage of just 5.5M, the lowest figure for any issue after 1931, however still considered a fairly common issue. This example is a well preserved original MS66 with FB. Interesting toning!
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10C 1938 S
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NGC MS 65 FB
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The 1938 S has a bit lower mintage for the later date Merc’s. but is still a common issue, that said with FB’s much less so and they command a premium. This MS65 FB example is very flashy with great surfaces and a full strike throughout, seems CAC worthy at least but probably not at a price point to be worth it.
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10C 1938
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NGC PF 68
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The 1938 Mercury Proof with a mintage of 8,728 is a bit easier to find than its predecessors, however, is slightly scarcer in the highest grades as only 10 have graded higher than 68 from either NGC or PCGS. This coin has deep mirrors, nearly flawless surfaces, and the reverse has as much cameo contrast as I have ever seen on a Mercury Dime proof. Exceptional eye appeal.
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10C 1937
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NGC PF 68
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The 1937 Dime with a mintage of slightly higher than the 36 issue at 5,756 is another challenging issue. My example is a proof 68, it looks flawless, great mirrors , spot and mark free, very reflective. Only 12 of this issue have earned a higher grade by either NGC or PCGS.
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10C 1937
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NGC MS 67 FB
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This 1937 Mercury Dime is a very common issue, and while many are not FBs because of the large mintage finding a FB example is not hard. My example of this issue is a lustrous, flashy MS67 FB. Well struck throughout, with some copper/brown and green toning markings, especially on Liberty's head.
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10C 1937 S
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NGC MS 66 FB
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The 1937 S had a mintage that did dip below 10,000,000, yet they are still a common enough issue. This example is a very nice MS66 FB, with great surfaces, luster, and originality. It is the only post 1935 coin I submitted from my Dansco collection excepting varieties. I thought it had a shot at a 67. DL
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10C 1935 S
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NGC MS 65 FB
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The 1935 S is a common coin, however much less so with FB’s and in Gem condition. This MS65 FB example makes a nice coin to fill this slot, with a solid strike throughout and generally very nice eye appeal.
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10C 1935 D
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NGC MS 64 FB
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The 1935 D Mercury Dime is a common issue, however in FB not as much. This is a very nice MS64 FB the coin has great eye appeal. The only shortcoming in my eyes is the date is a bit weak at the bottom of the 3 and the 5, but at least it is all there. Another one I may upgrade.
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10C 1934
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NGC MS 65 FB
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1934 was the first year of Mercury Dimes that saw larger numbers not only minted, but more importantly set aside by collectors, making these coins more common today. This example is a great crusty/original gem with a full strike, and excellent surfaces. I did send it to CAC feeling certain of at least a green bean, however, not this one. I personally disagree, the surfaces are immaculate, and great strike and luster. Only thing I can see that they may not like is perhaps the degree of toning over the date.
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10C 1931
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PCGS MS 64 FB
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With the US economy in a Depression the 1931 Mercury Dime saw a smallish mintage with only 3.15 million produced at the Philadelphia mint. This example is a very PQ MS64 FB with nice luster and fantastic surfaces to go along with a full strike. Felt under graded, sent it to CAC and it came back with a coveted Gold CAC.
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10C 1931 S
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PCGS MS 64
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The 1931 S Mercury Dime is one of just a few Mercury issues with a mintage below 2 million with 1.8 million issued. This is a nice MS64 with very close to FB’s, I'd call it 98%, and well struck overall, it also has flashy luster.
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10C 1930
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PCGS MS 64 FB
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The 1930 P issue had a mintage of 6,770,000, on the low side yet the issue is fairly common unless it has Full Bands. This example has great surfaces, luster, and strike making it a very nice 64FB, probably a gem if not for a bit of smudge toning on the cheek, and a couple small hits near her eye.
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10C 1930 S
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PCGS MS 65
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The 1930 S is one of just a few of the Mercury Dime issues to have a mintage below 2 million and as such is at least a semi key. This example is a nice MS65 with a frosty luster and a decent strike for a non FB coin.
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10C 1929
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NGC MS 65 FB
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The 1929 P Dime is a common date, at least in the context of pre 1934 issues. This is a very nice MS65 FB example with great surfaces, nice luster and a decent strike. Would like to point out though that while it is Full Band, there is weakness in the date as the 9 in 29 is while all there, is on the weakside. Hence, as I say, just because a coin is FB, this does not necessarily mean well struck.
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10C 1929 D
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NGC MS 64 FB
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With a mintage of just over 5 million the 1929 D is a bit tougher than most Mercury Dimes. This example is a very pleasing MS64 FB, it is blast white and flashy with strong luster, I guess a few light grazes on Liberty’s cheek has prevented a full gem grade.
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10C 1928
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NGC MS 65 FB
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The 1928 Dime is a common issue in the context of pre 1934 issues. This example is a PQ MS65 FB coin, that in my eyes appears undergraded. Surfaces, luster, and strike are all exceptional.
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10C 1928 S
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NGC MS 65
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The 1928 S Mercury is still a fairly common date, however in Gem state of preservation like this example ,not nearly as common. I really like the originality and greenish toning of this coin, and would also note that while it is not FB’s, aside from that it is fairly well struck throughout.
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10C 1927
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NGC MS 65 FB
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The 1927 P is a common date in the context of the pre 1934 issues. This example is a very nice gem with Full Bands, who's only flaw may be that it is toned a bit dark for some., personally I appreciate the originality of these naturally toned coins.
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10C 1927 D
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PCGS AU 55
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The 1927 D Dime is a semi key or if not, with a mintage of just 4,812,000 is at least close. This coin is a very nice AU55, blast white, nice luster, in hand it appears mint state. Just a bit of rub, and it does have a solid strike.
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10C 1927 S
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NGC AU 58
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The 1927 S with a mintage below 5 million is another semi key. This coin has great surfaces a subtle crescent toning and just a touch of rub, grading in at AU58, the coin is about 90% FB. DL
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10C 1926 S
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PCGS AU 50
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The 1926 S with a mintage of 1,520,000 the 5th lowest in the series is certainly at least a semi-key. This is an attractive AU50 example with some nice original toning, trace amounts of mint luster, and good remaining detail.
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10C 1926
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NGC MS 64 FB
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The 1926 P is a common date as compared to other issues from pre-1934. This coin has a nice original/crusty toning more typical of pre 1934 issues, some luster peeking out from the toning, though luster is probably this coin's weakness, nice surfaces and a full strike. A PQ MS64FB in my view.
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10C 1926 D
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NGC MS 63
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The 1926 D is another moderately tough issue that is known to have workmanship issues. This coin has great originality, exceptional surfaces for the grade, and has earned a seldom seen gold CAC. I suspect that the fact that it has fully split bands, though somewhat difficult to see with the toning, and has a very nice strike throughout is part of the reason for Gold sticker. It is one I consider resubmitting, yet Gold CAC stickers are pretty rare so it might be a push, and much less risk to keep.
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10C 1925 S
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NGC MS 62 FB
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I have been seeking a 1925 S in a grade of AU 53 to MS63 and without regard to FB’s, found this coin very challenging at this grade level. Often there where none available on eBay or Collectors Corner, perhaps the most challenging issue, at least in my case. I am satisfied with this example, has the crusty originality that I appreciate as well as a full strike and original mint luster.
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10C 1925 D
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NGC AU 55
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The 1925 D is surprisingly challenging, the mintage was on the low side with just over 5 million produced. My example is a nice AU55 with a full strike, actually an exceptional strike for this date, good remaining luster and great surfaces. DL
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10C 1925
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NGC MS 67 FB
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The 1925 P Mercury Dime is a common issue, in the context of pre 1934 issues. This example however, at a grade of MS67 FB is quite challenging, very few survivors at this level of preservation, and the coin is clearly original.
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10C 1924 S
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NGC MS 64
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The 1924 S Mercury Dime is probably a semi key, at least at the MS level, it is also one where full strikes are the minority. As an aficionado of crusty original coins this is another of my favorites, it lacks FBs as the middle band lacks separation, however the coin has a solid strike overall as all other areas show well. The coin also displays nice luster and fantastic originality. DL
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10C 1924
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NGC MS 65 FB
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The 1924 P Mercury Dime had a large mintage and is common in the context of Mercury Dimes of the 1920’s. This example is a very nice Gem, with a full strike, very attractive toning, and great surfaces with the exception of a hit on Liberty’s cheek. May have been a 67 without that.
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10C 1924 D
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NGC AU 55
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Another of the slightly tougher branch mint coins from the mid 1920’s. This coin is well struck and appears FB to me however I believe coins grading below AU58 are not considered and this is an AU55. It does have nice eye appeal with an MS look in hand, and is another of my Dansco legacy coins, I just seem to find them tougher to upgrade for sentimental reasons. DL
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10C 1923
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NGC MS 66 FB
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The 1923 Mercury Dime is a common issue, at least in the context of the pre 1934 dimes. This example is one of my favorites, I love the crusty originality as well as the full strike and the yellow/green/orange toning. As a bonus this MS66 FB example came with a green CAC sticker.
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10C 1923 S
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NGC AU 55
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I’d call the 1923 S a semi key. It has smaller mintage of 6,440,000, and the pre mid 1930’s coins where not immediately pulled from circulation to the extent post mid 1930’s coins where with the advent of collector boards. This example is a well struck AU55, it has some appealing light toning, remaining luster and very nice surfaces, has an MS look in hand. DL
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10C 1921
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NGC AU 55
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The 1921 P Dime is a Key date in the series with the 3rd lowest mintage. This example is a very nice AU55 with CAC confirmation. The obverse might be dark for some, but I am thankful it was left alone as I appreciate the originality of the coin, luster is present, the surfaces are great, and its knocking on the door to FB, very close.
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10C 1921 D
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NGC AU 58
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The 1921 D has the 2nd lowest mintage in the series with just over 1 million and is certainly one of the keys. This coin is one of the priciest, at least non gold coins I have purchased raw, I was pleased when it graded at what I had anticipated. It has a nice slider look to it with just a bit of rub under a loop, it’s weakness would be the strike most noticeable in the words States on the coin’s reverse. DL
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