1918 10C, FB MS(PCGS#4917)

August 2018 ANA U.S. Coins Auction Philadelphia, PA

拍卖行

Stack's Bowers

批号

3106

等级

MS67FB

价格

69,783

详细说明

1918 Mercury Dime. MS-67 FB (PCGS). A beautiful Superb Gem showing radiant pearlescent luster and a bloom of rainbow patina across the obverse. The reverse is bright and pearly, with tinges of bronze and a band of colorful iridescence at the border. Satiny luster blankets each side, remaining entirely undisturbed by observable blemishes. The centers are impressively sharp, showing intricate definition to Winged Liberty's portrait on the obverse and sharply split bands on the reverse. An astonishingly attractive example that sits on the top of the certified population for this issue. While still boasting a sizable mintage of 26.8 million coins, the 1918 Mercury dime represents a decrease to less than half of what was struck in Philadelphia the previous year (55.2 million). Production quality was a concern for the issue, and most examples show a characteristic peripheral weakness. David W. Lange speculates that this may be attributed to improper preparation of the dies or the use of inadequately skilled workers due to the war effort. Though the 1918 is common in Mint State grades, examples with Full Bands on the reverse are scarce. The present example represents a true anomaly, combining extraordinary preservation with exceptional striking quality in one of the finest known examples of this issue. PCGS has certified just 5 coins at the present MS-67 FB grade and not a single coins ranks finer. For the advanced specialist in the Mercury dime series and the high-end PCGS Registry Setparticipant, this piece is an important opportunity. Provenance: From the Anne Kate Collection. PCGS Population: 5; none finer. PCGS# 4917. NGC ID: 23H5. Click here for certification details from PCGS.