1918-D 10C, FB MS(PCGS#4919)

November 2017 Baltimore U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

10043

Grade

MS65FB

Price

9,000

Lot Description

Popular Condition and Strike Rarity 1918-D Mercury Dime. MS-65 FB (NGC). This lovely Mercury dime is nearly fully brilliant and is blanketed in rich, satiny luster across the Gem surfaces. Striking quality is better than often seen on many survivors of this issue, even despite some softness to the peripheries. A product of the wartime Denver Mint, the 1918-D was produced in large numbers (22,674,800 pieces), but with little regard for quality. The peripheral weakness noted above is common to most Uncirculated survivors, many of which also lack Full Bands detail. Much better produced than the typical 1918-D dime, this significant condition rarity also offers solid Gem Mint State quality. Sure to catch the eye of Mercury dime specialists. PCGS# 4919. NGC ID: 23H6. NGC Census: 9; 1 finer (MS-66 FB finest) Provenance: From the Frog Run Farm Collection.