1945-D 10C, FB MS(PCGS#5059)

1945-D 10C, FB MS (PCGS#5059)

June 2026 Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Lot Description: An extraordinary condition rarity in a late date Mercury dime, this 1945-D also offers pretty blue and rose-gold iridescence that enhances the visual appeal. Sharply defined from the rims to the centers, smooth surfaces and billowy mint luster are the primary factors that enthusiasts of the Mercury dime series will immediately notice and appreciate.<p>Wartime production of dimes at the Denver Mint remained strong in 1945, when 40,245,000 coins were delivered for commercial use. Despite its obvious commonness in circulated and lower Mint State grades, conditions were simply not conducive to the survival of virtually pristine examples. That offered here is a particularly fortunate Ultra Gem that has come down to us with exceptional surface quality and eye appeal. It is a Condition Census 1945-D that is destined for inclusion in a top-ranked Mercury dime collection on the PCGS Set Registry.