Mercury Dime
1918 Mercury Dime. MS-65 FB (PCGS). CAC.
The delightful premium Gem surfaces of this Mercury dime are smooth, frosty and enhanced by delicate iridescent champagne-pink toning. Although its mintage is 26,680,000 coins, this represents less than half of what was struck at the Philadelphia Mint the previous year. Production quality is a concern for this issue, as most examples show a characteristic peripheral weakness. David W. Lange speculates that this may be attributed to improper preparation of the dies or the employment of inadequately skilled workers due to the war effort. Though the 1918 is easily available in Mint State grades, examples with Full Bands on the reverse are scarce, especially at and above the Gem Mint State level.
PCGS# 4917. NGC ID: 23H5.
From the Larry H. Miller Collection.
Estimate: $1000