1930-S 10C, FB MS(PCGS#4981)

Winter 2022 U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

6214

Grade

MS66FB

Price

1,320

Lot Description

1930-S Mercury Dime. MS-66 FB (PCGS). Captivating golden-tinged surfaces are bright, virtually brilliant and a delight to behold. The strike is razor sharp not only in the centers, but also near the borders where the peripheral devices are bold to full. Produced during the beginning of the Great Depression, many of the 1,843,000 dimes struck at the San Francisco Mint in 1930 were withheld from circulation at the time of issue. Examples could be acquired directly from the Treasury Department for face value during the early 1930s, as was the case with other early Depression era Mercury dime issues such as the 1929-D and 1931. With an above average rate of survival, Mint State 1930-S dimes are more available than the relatively limited mintage might imply. On the other hand, few are as carefully preserved and aesthetically pleasing as this lovely upper end Gem coin. Provenance: From the Fort Lee Collection, Part II. PCGS# 4981. NGC ID: 23J6. Click here for certification details from PCGS.