1928-S 10C Large S, FS-501, FB MS(PCGS#145448)

November 2017 Baltimore U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

1445

Grade

MS65FB

Price

1,440

Lot Description

1928-S Mercury Dime. FS-501. Large S. MS-65 FB (PCGS). CAC. Brilliant apart from iridescent peripheral highlights, this satiny and uncommonly well struck example belongs in an advanced Mercury dime set. Fewer than 20% of survivors from a mintage of 7,400,000 pieces are of the Large S variety, a mintmark style not seen on any other San Francisco Mint issue in the Mercury dime series. A significant coin that combines absolute and condition rarity in a manner that is sure to appeal to advanced collectors. PCGS# 145448. NGC ID: 23HZ. PCGS Population: 2; 2 finer in this category (MS-67 FB finest). Provenance: From the Frog Run Farm Collection.