Owner Comments:
My intention was, at one time, to build this set entirely with NGC graded coins. However, I have found that with coins this rare, you sometimes have to dance with the Devil.
"One of the FINEST in the non-CAM designations and a very pretty GEM that is virtually PERFECT in every way. There is nothing to be found anywhere with a strong glass. It is a MAJOR modern rarity. The 1968 NO S. Proof Dime is one of the RAREST modern mint issues. 1968 saw the first year of Proofs struck at the San Francisco mint, and a very limited, but unknown number of Proof dimes made it into sets without the "S" mint mark. As expected for a recent proof, the surfaces are flawless; the mirrors deep, clearly reflective, and beaming. The obverse devices have a moderate amount of frost, but not enough for PCGS to designate it a CAM. Regardless, the eye appeal is stupendous! PCGS 2, NGC 0. Neither has ever sold in auction. The current Collectors Universe value is listed at $27,500. We sold a PR68 CAM in our September 2018 Regency Auction for $39,950 and the are NO DCAMs graded. A real prize for any collector of modern dimes. Cert. Number 37251372 PCGS # 005245"
Lot description from The Regency Auction 34, September 2019, Legend Rare Coin Auctions.