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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 1945 S MICRO S
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NGC MS 65
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The micro S version of the 1945 S is a popular variety in which the S mintmark is a bit smaller, it is rarer than the normal version and as such commands a premium. This example is a nice Gem, and while it lacks the FB designation, the strike overall is not bad at all. DL
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10C 1945 D
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NGC MS 65 FB
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The 1945 D, the final Denver mint issue is common in all grades. This example is a flashy fully struck MS65 FB that is PQ for the grade.
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10C 1945
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NGC MS 66
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This MS66 issue of the final year Mercury Dime has fantastic eye appeal, however, like most coins of this issue lacks 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 FB’s 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, I love the old 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 1943 S
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NGC MS 66
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1943 S like most from the 1940’s is a common issue including with FB’s. This example is one I am considering upgrading, while it lacks a FB designation, it is well struck overall, has pristine surfaces abundant luster, and overall great eye appeal.
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10C 1943
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NGC MS 67
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The 1943 Issue is very common even with FB’s. My example here is a coin with fantastic eye appeal, very flashy with a full strike overall. The only thing holding this coin back is that it’s just shy of FB’s.
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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. It also has an Eye Appeal Seal sticker, however, I know little about what it means but someone paid $100 to get it on there so I have left it.
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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. This is a very pleasing XF40 displaying good detail and with nice surfaces.
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10C 1942 S
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NGC MS 65 FB
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The 1942 S while common overall is a bit tougher with FB’s. This coin makes a nice example of the issue, with fantastic surfaces, full strike and nice luster. The splotchy toning would be its only weakness.
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10C 1942 D
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NGC MS 66
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Very close to FB this Gem 66 has great eye appeal.
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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.
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10C 1941 S
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NGC MS 66
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Attractive toning on this Gem 66 example.
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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 CAC confirmation.
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10C 1940 S
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NGC MS 66
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A nice gem example of a fairly common earlier date Mercury Dime.
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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
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NGC MS 66
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The 1939 is another common issue, and this coin short of being FB is a very nice MS66 example in an old fatty holder.
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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 about 90% FB, as well the 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
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NGC MS 66 FB
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The 1938 P issue is a common date with a large mintage, however with FB’s they do command a premium. This coin is flashy white MS66 FB with a great strike.
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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 FB’s 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.
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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 the are still a common enough issue. This example is e 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 1937 D
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NGC MS 64 FB
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The 1937 D is quite common, even with Full Bands. This example is well struck, blast white and very flashy, seems like a Gem too me, though with just the right angles some faint hairlines are visible, I assume this must be why the 64 grade.
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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
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NGC MS 65 FB
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The 1935 P Dime is a very common issue with a very large mintage. My example for the issue is a very PQ, in my opinion MS65 FB, it has a full strike throughout and very flashy gemmy appearance. DL
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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.
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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.
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10C 1934 D
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NGC MS 63
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1934 D is a fairly common date. This coin is a very PQ MS63, seems undergraded to me. DL
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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. It earned the 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 and well struck overall, it has flashy luster.
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10C 1931 D
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NGC MS 64
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The 1931 D Dime, with a mintage of just 1,260,000, saw the 4th lowest mintage in the series with only the famous 1916 D, and the 2 1921 issues topping it. This example has great surfaces nearly FB’s and if not for some spotty toning might have been a 65. If it wasn’t one of my legacy Dansco Dime collection coins I would be more eager to upgrade it. DL
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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 one the cheek.
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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, luster and strike. Very flashy!
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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 prevent a full gem grade.
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10C 1929 S
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NGC MS 64
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The 1929S like the 1929 D has a lower mintage and is certainly tougher than most other Mercury Dimes, however would not fall into even the semi key category. My example here is a well struck, though unfortunately short of FB, MS64, it does have great eye appeal, and is a legacy Dime from my Dansco collection, however it is one I may upgrade. DL
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10C 1928 D
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PCGS AU 53
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Being a pre 1934 issue and with a mintage of just 4,161,000 the 1928 D is a tougher issue to locate. This example is a nice AU53 with pleasing eye appeal, yet would love to upgrade this one to low MS grade or even a PQ 58.
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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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